BlueOrchard Names Michael Wehrle as CEO
Investor - People | Apr 10, 2025 | BlueOrchard Finance SA
BlueOrchard Finance SA has appointed Michael Wehrle as the new CEO, succeeding Philipp Mueller. Wehrle, previously Head of Investment Solutions & Private Equity and a member of the Executive Management Team, is expected to enhance the firm's growth trajectory and impact investment solutions. Wehrle brings over 20 years of experience in public and private markets investment management. Maria Teresa Zappia, Chief Impact and Blended Finance Officer, is also nominated for the Board of Directors. Under Mueller's leadership, BlueOrchard's assets under management grew to USD 5 billion. BlueOrchard is a member of the Schroders Group and acts as a global leader in impact investment, aiming to deliver both impact and financial returns.
Sectors
- Impact Investing
- Private Equity
- Financial Services
Geography
- Switzerland – BlueOrchard Finance SA is based in Switzerland and plays a significant role in its financial and investment sectors.
- Global – BlueOrchard operates on a global scale, impacting emerging and frontier markets worldwide with its investment strategies.
Industry
- Impact Investing – BlueOrchard specializes in impact investing, aiming to deliver social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns.
- Private Equity – As part of its investment offerings, BlueOrchard provides private equity strategies, aligning with the role of Michael Wehrle.
- Financial Services – BlueOrchard operates within the broader financial services sector, providing investment management and asset allocation strategies.
Financials
- USD 5 billion – Current assets under management for BlueOrchard under Philipp Mueller's leadership.
- USD 11 billion – Total amount invested by BlueOrchard across more than 100 countries.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueOrchard Finance SA | Company | Target | A global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group. |
| Schroders Group | Parent Company | Company | A global asset management company offering investment services, of which BlueOrchard is a member. |
| Michael Wehrle | Incoming CEO | Person | Newly appointed CEO of BlueOrchard Finance SA, with a focus on investment solutions and private equity. |
| Philipp Mueller | Outgoing CEO | Person | The former CEO who led BlueOrchard to increase its AuM to USD 5 billion. |
| Maria Teresa Zappia | Board Nominee | Person | Chief Impact & Blended Finance Officer involved in sustainability and impact roles at BlueOrchard and Schroders. |
| Peter Fanconi | Chairman | Person | Chairman of BlueOrchard overseeing strategic leadership transitions. |
| Georg Wunderlin | CEO of Schroders Capital | Person | CEO of Schroders Capital, emphasizing BlueOrchard's leadership in impact investment. |