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  • About

    Simon Luo Wei

     

     

    Born and raised in China with part of the upbringing in Italy. Trained in China, Italy, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

     

    An avid enthusiast of philosophy, anthropology, mathematics, and music, he pursued a degree in Economics and Management at Bocconi University. His studies were enriched by a focus on art, culture, communication, and the liberal arts. He had the distinction of being among the last students to study under Ugo Fabietti, a renowned figure in anthropology both in Italy and internationally. His postgraduate work, driven by a deep interest in globalization, democracy, and national sovereignty, included consultations with Dani Rodrik, the theorist behind the Political Trilemma of the World Economy.

     

    He meticulously crafted a two-year journey, blending postgraduate studies with immersive cultural explorations focused on anthropological and historical research. By integrating courses from Lugano University and the United Nations University, he exceeded expectations, earning over 80 ECTS credits—more than 20 credits beyond his initial plan. During this time, he resided in Switzerland and the Netherlands to gain firsthand insights into the diverse forms of modern democracy. His extensive travels across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa allowed him to gather comparative experiences, minimizing cognitive biases. His primary programs included an MSc in Economics and International Policies from the University of Lugano, Switzerland, and an MSc in Public Policy and Human Development from UNU-MERIT, the United Nations University's Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology in the Netherlands.

     

    During his postgraduate studies, he was particularly inspired by a range of topics, including public economics, public policy (with a focus on stakeholder analysis and management), and public policy analysis with an emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Other areas that captivated his interest included international trade, introductory data science and statistics, advanced econometrics with regression analysis, WTO law with enhanced negotiation and strategy skills, research design, international macroeconomics, management of public and non-profit organizations, environmental law and policy (ETS), governance of the global system, international law, sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, the institutions and economics of pensions and aging, international politics, the theory and transformation of the state, economic thought in the history of ideas and facts, and advanced methods for social research. He excelled in quantitative and qualitative courses and was a frequent and successful discussion leader during tutorials and seminars.

     

    Among the numerous activities he engaged in during this period, several stand out. During a cultural trip to the Middle East, he attended STEP in Dubai, the region's most prominent technology and innovation event, where venture capital firms and entrepreneurs from across MENA converge. In Zurich, at ETH, he participated in a conference on the future of education, featuring a lecture by the founder of the Minerva Project. He also attended The European Fine Art Fair, an internationally renowned annual event that showcases top-tier art, antiques, and design galleries from around the world. Additionally, he visited several international organizations in Geneva, including the United Nations, the Red Cross, the WTO, the WIPO, the UNHCR, and the World Health Organization, where he attended a seminar conducted by an official during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

     

    Since 2012, he has been engaged in linguistic and cultural mediation, collaborating with a variety of organizations and institutions across both corporate and public administration sectors. In 2015, he became a court-certified translator for Chinese and Italian at the Chamber of Commerce and the Court of Justice of Milan.

     

    Before resigning to focus on professional acting studies at Scuola Teatro Arsenale in Milan—an institution renowned for its emphasis on Jacques Lecoq's acting techniques—he briefly worked at a leading publicly-listed company in the engineering, chemical technology, and energy sectors. Prior to this, he accumulated extensive experience in the fashion industry, working with prestigious high-fashion houses in roles spanning supply chain management, production, and corporate social responsibility.

     

    In his spare time, he pursues his passion for music, studying classical piano at the Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado, one of Milan's most esteemed music schools. Among his notable achievements, he passed the ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5 examination with no prior formal music training. He also completed an intensive two-week workshop in Production Management of Performing Arts at the Teatro alla Scala Academy.

     

    Furthering his academic pursuits, he undertook a master's-level study in philosophy and theology at Universität Luzern, engaging passionately in coursework equivalent to 30 ECTS credits. At this young Swiss university, with its historical roots traced back to the Jesuit College founded in the aftermath of the Reformation in 1574, he discussed with the scholars and participants from all over the world the modern philosophical and theological implications of both the Abrahamic traditions and the religious morality of other beliefs, including the Indian, the Iranian, the African, and the East Asian ones. He keeps close contact with some senior Jesuits of Milan because of his vocational calling at a younger age which has been continuing to inspire him ever since.

     

    Thanks to his multicultural background, academic training, and long-standing interest in the investment industry, he has developed a robust network within both traditional investment sectors and digital asset management, particularly in Switzerland. He holds extensive knowledge of financial risk management and obtained the Foundations of Financial Risk certificate from GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals) in 2020.

     

    Currently, he works closely with investment professionals in Switzerland, specializing in Open Architecture Investment Management, where he recommends tailored financial products to meet the unique needs of his clients. Simultaneously, he actively promotes partnerships between Italian and Swiss individuals, companies, and institutions, fostering opportunities for collaboration in China.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Services

     

    - Strategic and Cultural Consulting

     

    - Investment Advisory and Introductions

     

    - Italian-Chinese Translation and Interpretation

     

    - Linguistic and Cultural Mediation

     

    - Anthropological Field Research

  • Contact Us

    Via Raffaele Parravicini, 16, 20125 Milano MI
    +393896643699