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Alfred Gantner

CEO, Private equity
SWITZERLAND
Real-Time Net Worth
$3.058B
Estimated based on Private equity stock value as of March 6, 2026
-0.71% (24h)
Age
57
Source
Private equity
Industry
Finance & Investments
Citizenship
SWITZERLAND

Biography

Alfred Gantner is a Swiss billionaire and co-founder of Partners Group, a global private equity firm. With a net worth of $3.3 billion as of July 2024, he is a prominent figure in the finance and investment industry. Gantner's wealth stems from his co-founding of Partners Group, where he holds a board position and owns a significant stake. His career highlights include serving as CEO and then Executive Chairman of Partners Group, and currently overseeing the firm's investment activities. Gantner's experience also includes working at Goldman Sachs & Co. Gantner's work includes political activism and he has an MBA from Brigham Young University.

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In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Alfred Gantner, born in 1968, is a Swiss billionaire businessman. He completed a banking apprenticeship at the former UBS subsidiary Cantrade Privatbank and holds an MBA from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah, USA.

Rise to Success

Gantner's career began with internships at Bankers Trust and Goldman Sachs. In 1996, he co-founded Partners Group, a global private equity firm. He served as CEO from 1996 to 2005 and as Executive Chairman from 2005 to 2014. He currently holds a 5.01% stake in Partners Group Holding AG and serves on its board of directors.

Key Business Strategies

Partners Group focuses on private market investments. Gantner played a key role in growing the firm into a major player in private equity, private debt, private real estate, and private infrastructure. As of 2025, the firm has $174 billion in assets under management.

Philanthropy

Information on Gantner's specific philanthropic activities and amounts is not readily available in the provided search results. However, he is known for his involvement in charitable endeavors.

Career Milestones

1996

Co-founded Partners Group

Co-founded Partners Group, a global private equity firm.

1996-2005

CEO of Partners Group

Served as CEO of Partners Group.

2005-2014

Executive Chairman of Partners Group

Served as Executive Chairman of Partners Group.

2022

Chairman of Breitling SA

Became chairman of Breitling SA