Marmot hosted our first Get-Together of 2022 on Thursday, May 19th.
The event took place in the evening from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, in our outdoor courtyard, where we shared drinks and snacks with our lovely guests, our team and our estimable ambassadors.
Special speakers
During the event, our founder Tom Kuemmeke delivered an inspiring address on Marmot’s mission and his dedication to empowering women in finance. He shared insights into the company’s inception and the compelling evolution of its story over the years. Tom also took a moment to express gratitude to key individuals who have been instrumental in this journey, including ambassadors, supporters, and team members. Their unwavering enthusiasm is crucial to Marmot's mission.
We were privileged to have two distinguished speakers and board members, Maha Daoudi and Violet Lentz, enrich our gathering with their profound insights and personal journeys. Their contributions have greatly enhanced both Marmot's mission and the event itself. The fascinating and unique experiences of these women continue to inspire and enlighten. Learn more about their backgrounds below.
About Maha: Investor, Business Angel & Advisory Board Member of Marmot
Since retiring from day-to-day commodities business in 2017, Maha Daoudi has become a highly active entrepreneur and private investor across diverse sectors including fintech, biotech, foodtech, spacetech, sustainable luxury, arts & music, real estate, and commodities. She manages a comprehensive financial portfolio spanning equities, bonds, alternative investments, and cryptocurrencies. Maha also holds multiple advisory and board memberships, guiding selected businesses in their growth and global development strategies.
With over two decades of international experience in commodities, Maha has excelled across the value chain, from trading and development to structuring and financing commodities and infrastructure assets. Notably, she established and managed the Swiss trading arm of a prominent Moroccan conglomerate from 2005 to 2008. Subsequently, Maha held senior management roles at Trafigura, a leading global trading house, including membership in the Metals & Minerals management committee from 2012 to 2016.
Beyond her financial expertise, Maha is recognized for forging enduring alliances in challenging international environments. She has orchestrated significant off-take agreements and substantial investments in mining, smelting, and warehousing, supporting trading enterprises in China, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Dedicated to social impact, Maha devotes time to mentoring and initiatives in health, diversity, and the arts.
Throughout her investment journey, Maha identified and is committed to addressing the pervasive gender gap in financial and wealth management industries. She takes pride in supporting Marmot and its community, empowering women and promoting financial thriving across all gender identities, ultimately fostering transformative change in their lives.
About Violet: Business Angel & Advisory Board Member of Marmot
Violet brings over two decades of extensive experience in the financial industry spanning Europe and Asia. From 2016 to 2021, she partnered with banks, wealth managers, and asset managers at McKinsey, focusing on strategy and transformation. Violet also co-led the McKinsey Private Banking Survey during this period. Prior to McKinsey, she held various key roles at Julius Baer from 2010 to 2016, including Senior Product and Project Manager and Investment Office Chief of Staff.
Earlier in her career, Violet managed discretionary portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth clients at Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse from 2005 to 2010. She began her professional journey in 1999 at MSCI, where she served until 2005 as a Member of the MSCI Index Committee.
Violet holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science and is distinguished as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), and Financial Risk Manager (FRM). A native of South Korea, raised in Singapore, and educated in the US, Violet is a Swiss citizen deeply committed to empowering women to attain financial independence. She believes in nurturing individuals to positively impact society in their own meaningful ways.
Many delicious bites ...
It was truly delightful to listen to the speeches and engage in captivating discussions while enjoying a variety of delectable snacks and drinks—ranging from delicious toasts and fresh gazpacho to cold-pressed juices and fruity white wine. Our catering not only pleased the palate but also adhered to our commitment to using healthy and sustainable products, reflecting our dedication to the future of our planet.
Although the event primarily unfolded outdoors, our guests also had the opportunity to visit our cozy office for coffee and dessert. This added to the memorable moments created in the heart of Marmot, where all the magic happens!
...and positive connections!
During these times of market uncertainty and volatility, and after the long-lasting and constraining period of the pandemic, it was refreshing to host an in-person gathering.
This is a moment in which discussing finance and investments prove to be ever more meaningful. Seeking advice, support, and reference points from others is highly reassuring and comforting to those who invest.
During our event, we were happy to see our guests uplifting and motivating one another in their journey as investors, and as people. This was a unique opportunity to bond and openly discuss as a community about topics that matter, and that we all love.
We were delighted to see so many new connections being formed. People exchanged not only their phone numbers, LinkedIn profiles and business cards, but also many smiles and very exciting ideas. And in the end, ideas are the fuel for positive transformations and new achievements!
Hopefully, these moments have brought as much joy and striking insights to the many members of our community as they did to us. We wish that each and every attendee can take these memories and learnings into their own endeavors, as investors and as people.
Save the date for our next event
In light of our this positive atmosphere, we really cannot wait to see our dear guests again and to meet even more people who are inspired by our vision, or passionate about finance and investments.
If you would like to join us for our next event, take the chance to already save the following date on your calendar!
Date for Marmot's next event: August 25th, 2022
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
On behalf of the whole Marmot team, we thank very much those who joined us for this memorable evening.
We learned a lot from each and every one of you, and look forward to our next encounter.
Check out some other highlights of this memorable evening!
If you have any questions, please, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team. We are always happy to connect with you.
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