Dr. Henning Stein

Top 30 most influential voices in Finance in Switzerland | Chief Innovation Officer | Asset & Wealth Management

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Dr. Henning Stein is the Chief Innovation Officer at 1BusinessWorld, where he builds high-growth platforms, and a Senior Independent Adviser to the Chairman at Arabesque AI. With senior leadership experience at Deutsche Bank and Invesco, he specializes in architecting large-scale transformations across all asset management verticals—including investments, operations, distribution, and marketing. A long-standing Finance Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, he combines deep operational expertise with the rigor required to lead the Agentic Enterprise.

Experience

  • Senior Independent Adviser to the Chairman of the Arabesque Group at Arabesque
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    In this strategic capacity, I work directly with the leadership team to scale the brand internationally and bridge the gap between institutional asset management and advanced artificial intelligence. Focus Areas: Agentic AI in Finance: Advising on the commercialization of AutoCIO 3.0, a Multi-Agent Computing Platform (MCP) that functions as an AI co-pilot for portfolio managers—automating complex analysis, forecasting, and optimization at scale. Strategic Growth: Facilitating capital introductions and expanding distribution networks for Arabesque’s fund suite. Thought Leadership: Enhancing the firm's global footprint through targeted media engagement and strategic client dialogue.

  • Senior Partner | Chief Innovation Officer at 1BusinessWorld
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    I provide strategic leadership to deliver essential business intelligence, solutions, and tools to clients worldwide. Working closely with corporates, family offices, institutional investors, and industry leaders, I deliver actionable insights and tailored solutions that drive informed decisions and long-term value creation. At 1BusinessWorld, I leverage our robust global entrepreneurial ecosystem, powered by an integrated digital platform hosting executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders across 250,000 companies and organizations worldwide. With AI-enabled engagement tools, sophisticated matching algorithms, and a comprehensive CRM system, I assess co-investment opportunities, connect with key stakeholders, and deliver measurable impact. Additionally, we organize over 100 targeted events annually, including investor demo days, mentor matchmaking sessions, and thematic conferences, enabling collaboration and driving growth across private equity, credit, and beyond.

  • Member of The Board of Advisors at ESI ThoughtLab
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Fellow (Finance) at Cambridge University Judge Business School at Cambridge Judge Business School
    Jun 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

  • Board Member at Sentience – Politik für Tiere
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos