Dr. Candace S. Cheng
President
Dr. Candace Cheng studied economics and international marketing at the University of California at Berkeley and Boston University, earning her doctoral degree from the University of St. Gallen. She held various marketing and branding positions at Swiss Re, UBS and Mattel in Switzerland and Los Angeles. In her private time, she enjoys time with her family, travelling, art and singing.
Dr. Hermann J. Stern
Secretary
Dr. Hermann Josef Stern is the secretary of the Obermatt Institute and Chairman of Obermatt AG. He is an INSEAD IN-Board alumnus, and a lecturer at the University of St. Gallen Board School. He holds a doctorate in ethics from the HSG and has worked at Compaq (HP), Swisscom, and UPAQ. Hermann enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and pursuing interests such as skiing, sailing, yoga, martial arts, meditation, and nature.
Milos Plazacic
Operations & Analysis
Milos Plazacic studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Novi Sad. He also learned object-oriented programming and worked as an engineer in maintenance operations, multimedia designer and video editor for a local TV station. He spends his free time advocating for public transit and micromobility and participates in organizations addressing urban issues.
Hermann J. Stern Jr.
Product Manager
Hermann J. Stern Jr. is responsible for the product management of Obermatt and manages the stock analysis tool. He finished a three year commercial apprenticeship in the summer of 2023 at Credit Suisse and completed the Passerelle exam with a focus in economics and services in the summer of 2024.
Luca Roth
Product Manager
Luca Roth is responsible for the product management of Obermatt and manages the stock analysis tool. He finished a three year commercial apprenticeship in the summer of 2023 at UBS and completed the Passerelle exam in the summer of 2024.