Andreas Pade
About Andreas Pade
Andreas Pade serves as the Country Managing Director for Germany at VISTRA, where he has been since 2021. He has extensive experience in banking and asset management, having previously held key positions at CACEIS and Vereins-und Westbank.
Work at Vistra
Andreas Pade serves as the Country Managing Director for Germany at Vistra since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in leading the strategic development of the Funds Administration business within the country. His initiatives include implementing efficiency measures through digitalization and automation of processes related to payment instructions and accounts payable. Additionally, he has overseen the establishment of comprehensive Funds Administration service offerings in Germany, specifically tailored for Alternative Asset Funds and Securities Funds.
Previous Experience at CACEIS
Before joining Vistra, Andreas Pade worked at CACEIS from 2007 to 2017. He held the position of Manager of Business Engineering for three years, followed by a seven-year tenure as Head of Product Development. During his time at CACEIS, he played a significant role in the implementation of the German Investment Tax Act 2018 for Funds Administration in both Germany and Luxembourg, serving as a Project Sponsor. He also led the project for the implementation of Listed Derivatives Clearing in Germany.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Pade holds a Diplom Kaufmann degree in Betriebswirtschaftslehre from AKAD University, which he completed between 2003 and 2006. He also earned a Diplom-Ingenieur in Elektrotechnik from Fachhochschule Hamburg, studying from 1988 to 1994. His educational background supports his deep expertise in Banking, Asset Management Companies (KVG), and Asset Servicing, with a particular focus on Funds Administration, Custody, Settlement, and Clearing services.
Career Background
Andreas Pade's career spans several key positions in the financial sector. He began as a Senior Trader at Vereins-und Westbank, where he worked for ten years from 1994 to 2004. He then transitioned to HypoVereinsbank - UniCredit - Deutschland, serving in Business Development from 2005 to 2007. His extensive experience in various roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry.