François-Serge LHABITANT

Chief Executive Officer (Hedge Funds) at Kedge Capital

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

About

Always learning and striving to become a better investor—blending quantitative analytics, qualitative insights, and common sense. The opinions I share here are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, present, or future affiliations. If you support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, please remove yourself from my network and refrain from contacting me. For clarity: I do not invest in private debt or equity, venture capital, cryptocurrencies, timber, or similar asset classes. I also do not seed startups or emerging managers. Due to the high volume of unsolicited requests in these areas, I can no longer respond to them individually—thank you for your understanding.

Experience

  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong SAR · On-site)
    • Adjunct Professor of Finance
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Visiting Professor of Finance
      Mar 2005 - Sep 2024 · 19 yrs 7 mos

      Courses taught: Hedge Funds; Commodities, Trade Finance and Infrastructures.

  • Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer (Hedge Funds) at Kedge Capital
    May 2004 - Present · 22 yrs 3 mos

    Direct responsibility and oversight for over a multi-billion dollar portfolio primarily deployed in hedge funds and risk controlled strategies. The overall mandate is a “stay rich” portfolio (low volatility, steady returns), which has won several awards for its risk-adjusted performance. Managing a team over 4 locations (London, Jersey, Geneva, Zurich). Developed and grew a $1bio+ third party client business. Regular interaction with boards, consultants and external clients.

  • Associate Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School
    Jan 2002 - Feb 2022 · 20 yrs 2 mos

    Course taught: Alternative Investments Member of the EDHEC-Risk Institute Advisory Board

  • Visiting Lecturer in Tax Law at Hotel Management School Geneva | EHG
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Course taught: Introduction to Swiss Tax Law

  • Visiting Lecturer in Finance at Imperial College London
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 · 2 yrs

    Course taught: Hedge Funds