Dr. Luzius Meisser, Member of the Board of Directors | Gabriela Hauser-Spühler, Member of the Board of Directors | Marco Menotti, Chairman of the Board of Directors | Dr. Philipp Rösler, Member of the Board of Directors | Ani Banerjee, Member of the Board of Directors | Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna, Member of the Board of Directors
Zug, Switzerland, July 1, 2025 - Bitcoin Suisse parent company held its Annual General Assembly on June 25, marking a key moment in its ongoing transformation and international growth. Under the leadership of CEO & Co-Founder Andrej Majcen, the company continues to prioritize regulatory alignment, operational excellence, and accelerating global expansion while delivering client-focused crypto financial solutions. In 2024, Bitcoin Suisse reported a strong financial performance with a net profit of CHF 16 million and a 56% increase in revenue, reflecting robust momentum and successful execution of its strategic initiatives. The General Assembly also confirmed a Board of Directors change, thanking outgoing member Giles Keating for his years valuable contributions and welcoming new member Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna.
Laying the Groundwork for Global Expansion
In 2024, Bitcoin Suisse intensified its efforts to strengthen its position as a global crypto financial services leader. Key initiatives included aligning systems and processes with regulatory frameworks in multiple jurisdictions, enabling scalable international growth. At the same time, the company accelerated automation and workflow optimization, harnessing data integration and advanced analytics tools to enhance operational efficiency and elevate client experience. The group expanded its crypto asset services by integrating new tokens and blockchains across trading, custody, and staking services. Notably, Bitcoin Suisse became the first Swiss crypto service provider to support the Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol. Strategic partnerships, new and ongoing collaboration, further underline the company’s commitment to connecting traditional and crypto financial markets.
Looking Ahead: Strategic Outlook for 2025
Bitcoin Suisse’s 2025 roadmap emphasizes continued international expansion, pursuing licensed business models in key markets. A significant milestone was achieved with its subsidiary, BTCS (Middle East) Ltd., receiving In–Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in May 2025. That paves the way to secure full licensing soon, enabling Bitcoin Suisse to expand its portfolio by providing regulated crypto financial services – including trading of virtual assets, crypto securities, derivatives, and local custody – in the Middle East. The company is committed to operational excellence and risk management, integrating emerging technologies – including artificial intelligence – to enhance product services and customer engagement. Reflecting on these developments, CEO & Co-Founder Andrej Majcen stated:
"Our strategic focus on international growth and client-centric innovation is stronger than ever. By leveraging advanced technology aligned with global regulatory standards, we are positioning Bitcoin Suisse strategically in the most promising and growing markets for crypto and innovation, meeting against the expectations of the most sophisticated and demanding international clients."
Formal Update on Board of Directors
The General Assembly also confirmed a change in the Board of Directors. Marco Menotti, Chairman of the Board of Directors, extended his gratitude to outgoing member Giles Keating for his years of valuable contributions and warmly welcomes Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna: "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna to our Board of Directors. Having led the global crypto practice at PwC for years, he brings extensive expertise in international legal and regulatory matters, which will be invaluable as Bitcoin Suisse continues its geographip expansion and commitment to strong governance." Dobrauz-Saldapenna introduced himself to the shareholders at the meeting and stated: "I am honored to join Bitcoin Suisse at such a dynamic time. With its visionary leadership and strong client focus, Bitcoin Suisse is uniquely positioned to lead in the evolving legal and regulatory environment and deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that will define the future of finance."
Board of Directors composition as of June 25, 2025:
- Marco Menotti, Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Dr. Luzius Meisser, Member of the Board of Directors
- Gabriela Hauser-Spühler, Member of the Board of Directors
- Dr. Philipp Rösler, Member of the Board of Directors
- Ani Banerjee, Member of the Board of Directors
- Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna, Member of the Board of Directors
About Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna
Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna joins the Board of Directors of Bitcoin Suisse as an international lawyer with both law and business management education from prestigious institutions in Austria, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. He has built and led for many years the legal and regulatory service unit as a Partner at PwC Switzerland and co-led PwC’s global legal practise as one of seven members of the Global Legal Leadership Team.
Guenther is a co-founding Partner of Swiss investment house exelixis capital AG, focusing on venture capital investments built around exponential technologies and new business models. He also heads single family office Dobrauz-Saldapenna 1858 AG which conducts direct and indirect investments and very selective work in the areas of circular economy, exponential technologies and longevity.
Furthermore, he authored or edited 12 books and more than 100 articles for international expert magazines, regularly speaks at conferences and advises companies on key themes of leading tomorrow.
