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January
2022

Michael Hartweg joins CAT Financial Products as strategic advisor and investor

ZURICH, January 19, 2022 — CAT Financial Products Ltd (CATFP) today announced that Michael Hartweg joins CATFP as strategic advisor and investor to further diversify the skills and experiences across a broad spectrum of topics, including financial products solutions, wealth management platforms and the associated use of the latest technological developments. Michael Hartweg will also become an investor in CATFP. Furthermore, CATFP’s board of directors has proposed Michael Hartweg as a new member of the board of directors at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting in February 2022.

Michael Hartweg is an entrepreneur and investor, with over 25 years’ experience in investments and financial services. As a founding partner of Leonteq Securities, Michael Hartweg was responsible for the building and development of one of Europe’s most successful FinTech companies, which has been listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange since October 2012. Prior to founding Leonteq, Michael Hartweg held senior positions in trading and structuring at Goldman Sachs and Commerzbank. He holds a master’s degree in Business and Engineering Science from University Karlsruhe, Germany. Today, Michael Hartweg is an investor and advisor of companies in finance, technology, and sports.

David Schmid, Partner of CAT Financial Products Ltd commented: "We are excited to welcome Michael Hartweg to our CATFP family. He has proven to be a successful innovator and entrepreneur in different roles in various industries including finance and sports. With his comprehensive experience and network, Michael is a true industry leader making him well-positioned to provide strategic advice and insight across a broad spectrum of topics.”

Giuliano Glocker, Founder and Partner of CAT Financial Products Ltd added: “We look very much forward to benefitting from Michael's seasoned judgment and his contribution to our Board and in his function as a strategic advisor. With this step we are well positioned to continue growing our business while implementing key projects and initiatives to taking CATFP's business model to the next level.”

Michael Hartweg said: “I am excited to join the young, highly skilled and motivated team of CATFP to help steering the business into the next phase of expansion. With a strong focus on client service supported by a strong technological foundation it is impressive what Giuliano Glocker and his team have built over the last years. This builds a strong base for the implementation of an innovative strategy serving our clients within the ecosystem of financial products and wealth management in the most effective manner leveraging the latest technological developments.”