Our Mission? That’s simple: help you pass your ESG exam.

Patrick Rissi
Founder

Patrick is the Founder of Brainie. Apart from his work at Brainie, he is an Investment Manager for a Switzerland-based boutique asset management firm that runs opportunistic equity investment strategies. He is also in charge of the firms ESG and Sustainability-strategy, and in that capacity developed a framework to integrate ESG into the investment process. Prior to this role, he worked at a major Investment Bank as an Equity Sales, serving asset management clients with the most recent sell-side research and market insights, including ESG research of the various companies.

Luca Michienzi
Partner

Luca is a Partner at Brainie. Luca has more than 10 years of asset management experience. His current role is Account Manager for a leading global asset management firm, focused on bringing the firm’s investment approaches and market research to its wealth management and institutional clients. In his role, Luca has first-hand experience in helping private banks and other investors achieve their sustainability objectives within their investment mandates. Prior to his current role, he worked at a different major asset management firm in its Private Equity and Infrastructure department.

Lavinia Silvi
Sustainability Expert

Lavinia is Brainie’s FSA expert, bringing a wealth of experience from her time at an impact investing boutique and as a sustainability officer in a corporate setting. Her unique background gives her a well-rounded perspective on both the financial and operational aspects of sustainability. As a dedicated Sustainability Expert at Brainie, Lavinia excels at developing engaging and comprehensive learning materials. With her deep knowledge of the curriculum and a passion for education, she simplifies complex concepts and ensures candidates feel supported throughout their learning journey. Her expertise and dedication make her an indispensable part of our team.

Alison Brooks
Sustainability Expert

Alison is Brainie’s Impact Investing expert, leveraging her extensive experience as a Sustainable Investment Frameworks Manager for a leading asset manager. Her expertise provides a deep understanding of the principles and practices of impact investing. As a key contributor to our Impact Investing Certificate, Alison plays a vital role in creating insightful and practical learning materials. Her commitment to making complex topics approachable and actionable empowers candidates to confidently navigate the challenges of sustainable finance. Alison’s expertise and dedication make her an invaluable member of the Brainie team.

Rabia Ahmed
Sustainability Expert

Rabia is Brainie’s expert on government debt and sustainability, drawing on her extensive experience at the Debt Management Office of a Ministry of Finance. Her role provides her with deep insights into government debt and sustainability from a public-sector perspective. In addition to her expertise in these areas, Rabia will lead our initiatives on the AI front, particularly with the GARP Risk and AI Certificate. Her comprehensive knowledge and innovative approach ensure that candidates receive cutting-edge, practical insights. Rabia’s contributions and leadership make her an indispensable part of the Brainie team.

Valerian Valkin
Tech Expert

Valerian, as the CTO at Brainie and CEO of 2V Modules, plays a crucial role in maintaining our platform at the forefront of innovation. His deep expertise in developing edtech platforms is integral to our mission, enabling us to consistently meet and anticipate customer needs. Through his leadership, we are committed to keeping our platform state-of-the-art, constantly innovating and improving to ensure that our preparation processes remain as efficient and effective as possible, thereby solidifying our position as leaders in the edtech space.