Alfred

Alfred Johnstone: BSc, MA
International Treasury Expert
Alfred Johnstone is a seasoned international treasurer with a distinguished career spanning major global financial institutions. His journey began in London, working for Lloyds Bank International before being headhunted by Goldman Sachs International. Due to his exceptional professionalism and diligence, he was appointed the roving Treasurer for all of Europe, covering key financial centers like Zurich, Paris, Milan, and Frankfurt. He spent the majority of his time at Goldman Sachs & Co. Bank, Zurich.
He then went on to found and head the Treasury function at Zurich Insurance Company, eventually leading a 7-man Front Office team and achieving the rank of Executive Director at the age of 32. While there, Alfred successfully rolled out SAP Treasury globally, responsible for over 400 companies daily, and was a key liaison for major merger transactions. He possesses deep expertise in all financial derivatives and foreign exchange, serving as an advisor to the Chief Investment Officer and reporting directly to the Group Chief Financial Officer.
Following his tenure at Zurich, Alfred joined Credit Suisse, Zurich, where he managed a regulatory bond portfolio exceeding USD $50 billion and served on the board of Credit Suisse Guernsey. He was promoted to Vice President before leaving to start his own I.T. company.
Education & Expertise
Alfred holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Banking and International Finance and a Master of Arts (MA) in Theology. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. His core competency is in world markets, supported by an extensive working knowledge of accounting, law, economics, statistics, and taxation. He is fluent in German (especially Swiss German) and has a working knowledge of French and Italian. He is currently learning Thai.
Interests & Philanthropy
In his personal time, Alfred is a passionate advocate for conservation, with a focus on tree planting in Scotland and France. This work has led to him receiving the honorary titles of Lord Johnstone of Dunfermeline and Duke of Bologne. He also holds four Captain titles, including an honorary Captaincy in both the British and Swiss armies, and a Captaincy in the Order of Malta (tracing its origins to the Knights Hospitaller). He is also a keen collector of art and antiques.