We are very pleased to announce that Mario Ruppen will be joining the SFTI team as Managing Director, effective February 1, 2026.

Mario is a strategic and people-oriented leader with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He combines a strong consulting background with operational excellence and innovation leadership. Throughout his career, he has successfully led cross-functional teams, managed complex projects, and steered transformation initiatives that delivered measurable value.

With proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, event-driven outreach, and external representation, Mario is deeply committed to transparent governance, financial sustainability, and delivering long-term value to our members.  

We are confident that Mario’s leadership will further strengthen SFTI, and look forward to working with him as he connects with our community and ecosystem.

Please join us in giving Mario a warm welcome!