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Synpulse8 - WE INNOV8, IDE8, COLLABOR8, CO-CRE8
We shape the future of financial services.
For over 30 years, we haven’t just advised, we’ve supported financial institutions across the globe in turning strategy into tangible, value-creating outcomes.
With over 1,000 experts, more than 100 ecosystem partners, and our technology division Synpulse8, we deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.
These are designed to seamlessly integrate strategy, technology, and operations, driving growth, resilience, and lasting impact in the digital economy.
Culture and values
Our DNA
We bring together what matters most to deliver lasting impact:
Deep industry expertise
We have over two decades of industry insight, creating impact across our clients’ entire value chain.
Innovative methods
We constantly evolve how we work, using proven methods and home-grown tools like SPEEDmethod® and NEOINSURANCE®.
Collaborative culture
We are inclusive, nimble, and powered by people, building strong relationships with clients, partners and each other.
Our values
At Synpulse, our culture is built on a simple principle: people first.
Embrace
We work as partners, meeting on equal terms, listening actively, and building trust through collaboration.
Drive
We energise bold ideas, taking initiative, challenging the status quo, and pushing forward with passion.
Achieve
We deliver tangible results, implementing concepts, executing strategies, and making transformation happen.
Our DNA
We bring together what matters most to deliver lasting impact:
Our values
At Synpulse, our culture is built on a simple principle: people first.
Deep industry expertise
We have over two decades of industry insight, creating impact across our clients’ entire value chain.
Embrace
We work as partners, meeting on equal terms, listening actively, and building trust through collaboration.
Innovative methods
We constantly evolve how we work, using proven methods and home-grown tools like SPEEDmethod® and NEOINSURANCE®.
Drive
We energise bold ideas, taking initiative, challenging the status quo, and pushing forward with passion.
Collaborative culture
We are inclusive, nimble, and powered by people, building strong relationships with clients, partners and each other.
Achieve
We deliver tangible results, implementing concepts, executing strategies, and making transformation happen.
Technology advisory
Keep it simple, but do it smart. We will help you understand where your business is today and where your digital business is heading. Our guidance is designed to help you think differently, do more and do it better, faster, and more effectively.
Ecosystem partner implementation
We're not just talking the talk on digital transformation; we're walking the walk with our network of ecosystem partners to provide you with deep insights and the right mix of digital solutions that answer your challenges.
Bespoke software
We specialise in the execution of your digital journey at each step of the process, from the design and development to the implementation of your integrated bespoke software tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Our leadership
A diverse, experienced team of global partners and managing directors with their teams are ready to support your transformation anywhere in the world.
OUR EXPERT
Salomon Wettstein
Managing Partner, CEO Synpulse8
Salomon leads Synpulse’s North Asia market and serves as Co-CEO of Synpulse8, driving growth strategies, business transformation, and digital innovation across APAC, Greater China, and global markets. As sponsor of PULSE8.ai, he champions agentic AI to accelerate digital transformation and deliver next-generation solutions.
OUR EXPERT
Raphael Bianchi
Senior Partner, CEO Synpulse8
Raphael is Co-CEO of Synpulse8, driving private and retail banking consulting while leading digital transformation and fintech system implementations, and maintaining strong ties to the fintech ecosystem. He established Synpulse’s footprint in Asia, expanded nearshore capabilities, and focuses on open finance business models and initiatives such as openwealth.ch.
OUR EXPERT
Jieke Pan
Chief Technology Officer
Jieke, CTO at Synpulse8, leads the global technology vision and engineering strategy. With over 20 years of experience in digital transformation and enterprise architecture, he drives the PULSE8 platform's evolution, delivering scalable, AI-enabled solutions that accelerate innovation and create transformative, client-centric digital experiences.
OUR EXPERT
Marco Flury
Managing Director, CIO
Marco is Chief Information Officer at Synpulse8, overseeing global IT strategy, infrastructure, and security. With extensive experience in technology leadership and enterprise architecture, he drives innovation and resilience across Synpulse8’s digital ecosystem, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enable transformation and deliver exceptional value to clients worldwide.
OUR EXPERT
Simon Alioth
Managing Director Synpulse8, Head of Open Finance
Simon leads Synpulse8’s Swiss organisation and its banking and wealth management product portfolio. He drives technology advisory services with a strong focus on connectivity and integration. With deep expertise in open finance and fintech innovation, he leads the global open finance practice and co-founded and heads the OpenWealth Association.
OUR EXPERT
Felix Chong
Executive Director, Head of Delivery North Asia
Felix is Executive Director and Head of Delivery for North Asia at Synpulse8. With over 20 years of experience in IT delivery and digital transformation, he specialises in agile methodologies, software development, and large-scale integration projects. He leads cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions that accelerate transformation for financial services across the region.
OUR EXPERT
Fraser Wilkie
Executive Director, Head of Design, Asia
Fraser Wilkie is Executive Director and Head of Experience Design at Synpulse8, leading design strategy and delivery across Asia. With over 20 years of experience crafting digital solutions for financial services globally, Fraser specialises in creating intuitive, user-centric experiences that drive engagement and business impact. His work spans end-to-end design, from research and prototyping to implementation.
OUR EXPERT
Manuel Thomet
Associate Partner, Head Embedded Finance & BaaS
Manuel leads the embedded finance and BaaS topic, helping banks and non-financial brands unlock the economic potential of next-generation business models. His expertise is rooted in his role as the initiator and co-author of “Embedded Finance and BaaS in Switzerland: Outlook 2024,” the country’s first academic study on the topic. He specialises in designing and implementing forward-looking business models that deliver cutting-edge embedded finance experiences.
