» Speaker · Davos Catalyst 2027
Alexander Betz
Chief Executive Officer, Degussa Group
Real Assets in the Age of Digital Platforms
How AI and digital platforms are reshaping wealth, real assets and the oldest store of value
Alexander Betz is Chief Executive Officer of Degussa, one of Europe's leading dealers of gold and precious metals, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with a presence in Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. He brings more than three decades of experience as a founder, entrepreneur and senior executive, with a track record of scaling companies and platform ecosystems. Before taking the helm at Degussa in 2026, he was Chief Digitalisation Officer with operational responsibility at PATRIZIA, one of Europe's leading real asset investment managers, and CEO of eFonds. He has also served on the boards of listed companies.
- AI and Capital
- Digital Platforms
- Real Assets
- Wealth
At Davos Catalyst
At Davos Catalyst, Alexander brings the view of a leader at the meeting point of real assets and digital platforms: how AI is changing the way investors and institutions build, protect and access wealth. Read more on aI and capital. Davos Catalyst takes place 12–15 January 2027 at the Rätia Center, Davos Platz.
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