Founder & General Manager
Michel Santi
French · English · Arabic · Turkish
Michel Santi began his career as a foreign exchange trader in 1986 and went on to head the forex trading desks of several major banks in Switzerland.
In 1993 he co-founded his own wealth management company in Geneva and created several hedge funds, while teaching economics as a university professor. He has advised central banks and sovereign funds in emerging countries.
He is the author of several books on macroeconomics and the financial industry and writes weekly columns for financial newspapers in Switzerland, France and Lebanon. Since 2007 he has written his blog, michelsanti.fr, one of the most widely read economic websites in Switzerland and France.
Michel began his own fine art collection in 2007, focused mainly on Impressionist and Surrealist art. That passion led him to found Art Trading & Finance in Geneva in 2015.
Founder & Director of Administration
Christian-Marc Keller
Swiss German · German · French · English · Italian
Christian-Marc Keller holds a Swiss banking diploma and has more than 30 years of experience in the accounting and administrative departments of Swiss, American and Arab banks.
In 1993 he created his own wealth management company in Geneva, where he served as executive director and chief of staff. In 2002 his love of renovation led him to oversee the infrastructure, logistics and architectural renovation of a boutique hotel and restaurants in the Middle East, and he continues to lead building projects in several countries.
ATF lets him bring his experience, creativity and organisational skills to the world of art.
Sales Director
Philippe Tardy
French · English · Spanish · Russian
Philippe holds several degrees from French universities and has had an accomplished career as sales and marketing director at major financial firms around the world. He now devotes his talents to art advisory.
Sales Representative
Linda Benbouaziz
French · English · Arabic
Linda has a proven record in real estate and finance, advising clients in their best interest. After 25 years as head of sales for real estate and financial companies, she now puts her knowledge and passion at the service of collectors and investors who want to diversify into art.
