June 11, 2024
The corporate history of fiduciary and trust service providers often reveals interesting connections. One such example is Athos Trustees (Switzerland) GmbH in Baar, a company with a distinct lineage.
Before it was Athos, this entity operated under a series of previous names that place it firmly within the ecosystem of international citizenship and residency planning:
- Henley Trust (Switzerland) AG (until December 2015)
- H & P Trust Company (Switzerland) AG (until January 2014)
- Navigator Consultancy Services AG (until December 2005)
The key person long associated with the firm is Cornelis Jan Quirijns, Partner/CEO of Athos Equity Holdings Switzerland. His career includes a notable connection to MFM Global Invest AG, the Swiss fund linked to significant investments in Armenia’s Amio Bank.
Quirijns served as a member of the board of MFM Global Invest AG from November 2021 until July 2022, when he was succeeded by Gerard Hofmann. During this period, MFM also established its domicile at the same Baar address as Athos Trustees.
In a major development for the group, Bolder Group announced the successful acquisition of Athos Group in June 2024, following the necessary regulatory approvals obtained in May 2024. Beginning 1 June, Athos Group officially became part of Bolder Group. This marks a significant step in Bolder’s growth strategy, establishing a dedicated, experienced team providing Private Wealth and Family Office Services across multiple jurisdictions.
Sükrü Evrengün, CEO of Bolder Group, commented on the acquisition: “The combined expertise and resources of Bolder and Athos allow us to strengthen and diversify our service offerings to a broader range of clients.”
Importantly, Cees Jan Quirijns, CEO of Athos Group, will continue with Bolder Group as Global Head of Private Clients and Family Office. He stated: ”I am very excited about what the future holds for us and am looking forward to new adventures and achieving new milestones together with and as Bolder.” This ensures continuity of leadership and expertise within the newly expanded organization.