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Thomas Kottmann

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Thomas Kottmann

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Name

Thomas Kottmann

Your Country

United Arab Emirates

Company

TNT Elite Advisors LLC Dubai

Position

Founder/Chairman

Gender

Male

Core Industries

Alternative Investments, Banking, Corporate and CSP, Family Governance, Family Holding Vehicles, Family Office, Finance, Investment Management, Private Equity, Real Estate, Trust & Fiduciary Services, UAE Market Entry, Wealth Management

Experience

With over 30 years of international experience in private banking, family office advisory, and cross-border investment management, Thomas bring a deep understanding of governance, fiduciary responsibility, and long-term value creation to the boardroom. His career has been built at the intersection of finance, strategy, and stakeholder alignment — advising global families, institutional investors, and corporates on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

As a Swiss Certified Financial Analyst (CIIA) and former Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Portugal (2020–2024), Thomas combine analytical rigor with diplomatic acumen. His leadership style is grounded in integrity, independence of thought, and a strong commitment to transparent decision-making.

Having served as Managing Partner of TNT Nest & Invest in Dubai and board member of various private investment entities in Switzerland and the UAE, Thomas have developed a governance mindset shaped by accountability, cross-cultural collaboration, and strategic foresight. He is particularly focused on helping boards navigate growth, risk, and succession while ensuring alignment between ownership, management, and long-term stakeholder interests.

Board competencies and focus areas:

  • Corporate governance, risk oversight, and fiduciary compliance
  • Family office and private investment governance
  • Strategic growth and international market entry (Europe–GCC corridor)
  • Financial analysis, audit committee support, and performance monitoring
  • Cross-cultural leadership and stakeholder engagement
  • ESG alignment and responsible value creation
Board positions:

Member of the Board of AMYP Ventures AG, Zug (CH)
Member of the Board of Toni Piëch Foundation, Zug (CH)
Member of the Board of Fortiori Consult GmbH, Zug (CH)
Member of the Board of TNT Elite Advisors LLC Dubai (UAE)

Board Positions:

Available upon request

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NEDs and Economic Substance (“ESR”)

Pursuant to ESR, certain companies deploying a “relevant activity” have to demonstrate that they have effective substance in their jurisdiction by satisfying a so-called “economic substance test”. ESR is in force in the UAE since 30th April 2019.

A company meets the test if it is directed and managed in the UAE and has adequate people, premises and expenditure in the country.

In this context, the composition and competence of the board of directors – composed of both executive director(s) and NED/s –, and the proper recording of minutes of all board meetings are key factors when assessing whether a company is compliant or not.

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