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Matthias Reinhart
Rank #788
SWITZERLANDFinance & InvestmentsFinancial services

Matthias Reinhart

Net Worth
$5.24B
-0.93% (24h)
Matthias Reinhart is a Swiss entrepreneur and business executive, best known as the co-founder of VZ Holding (VZ VermögensZentrum), a financial services company. As of March 25, 2026, his net worth is estimated at $5.6 billion, and he is ranked #725 in the world. Reinhart's wealth stems primarily from his financial services ventures. He served as the CEO of VZ Holding from its founding in 1993 until the end of 2022 and has been the chairman of the board since 2023. His career highlights include co-founding VZ Holding and leading its growth, taking the company public in 2007, and expanding its services across Switzerland, Germany, and the UK. Reinhart is also a member of the advisory board of NZZ (Neue Zürcher Zeitung) and sits on the founding board of the Swiss Epilepsy Foundation.

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The Full Dossier

Early Life and Education

Matthias Reinhart was born in August 1960. He studied business administration at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), graduating in 1986 with a lic. oec. HSG degree. After graduating, he spent five years at McKinsey & Company in Zurich and Chicago.

Rise to Success

In 1993, Reinhart co-founded VZ VersicherungsZentrum AG (later VZ VermögensZentrum AG) with Max Bolanz. The company started as an independent, fee-only financial advisor. As CEO, Reinhart oversaw the expansion of VZ from insurance intermediation to holistic financial advice, asset management, and banking services. The holding company, VZ Holding Ltd., was listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in March 2007.

Key Business Strategies

VZ's key proposition was bringing transparency to the financial market, allowing customers to compare financial product prices and benefits. The firm does not broker financial products; instead, it charges fees for advisory and portfolio management services. During Reinhart's tenure, the group expanded across Switzerland, Germany, and the UK.

Transition to Chairman

On March 3, 2022, it was announced that Reinhart would become chairman in 2023, with Giulio Vitarelli taking over as CEO.

Career Timeline

2023

Chairman of the Board

Became Chairman of the Board of Directors of VZ Group.

2007

VZ Holding IPO

VZ Holding Ltd. listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

1993

Co-founded VZ VermögensZentrum

Co-founded VZ VersicherungsZentrum AG (later VZ VermögensZentrum AG).

1986

Graduated

Graduated from the University of St. Gallen with a degree in business administration (lic. oec. HSG).

Key Business Ventures & Holdings

CompanyStakeValue
VZ Holding AG61.16%$4.6M

Net Worth History

In-Depth Analysis

Early Life and Education

Matthias Reinhart was born in August 1960. He studied business administration at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), graduating in 1986 with a lic. oec. HSG degree. After graduating, he spent five years at McKinsey & Company in Zurich and Chicago.

Rise to Success

In 1993, Reinhart co-founded VZ VersicherungsZentrum AG (later VZ VermögensZentrum AG) with Max Bolanz. The company started as an independent, fee-only financial advisor. As CEO, Reinhart oversaw the expansion of VZ from insurance intermediation to holistic financial advice, asset management, and banking services. The holding company, VZ Holding Ltd., was listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in March 2007.

Key Business Strategies

VZ's key proposition was bringing transparency to the financial market, allowing customers to compare financial product prices and benefits. The firm does not broker financial products; instead, it charges fees for advisory and portfolio management services. During Reinhart's tenure, the group expanded across Switzerland, Germany, and the UK.

Transition to Chairman

On March 3, 2022, it was announced that Reinhart would become chairman in 2023, with Giulio Vitarelli taking over as CEO.

Data Sources & Methodology

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