this is who we are
Our DNA
Founded in 2024 in Wilen bei Wollerau – on a small hill overlooking lake Zurich.
Driftwood stands for time tested and enduring stability – our services stand for decades of experience and a proven resilient approach.
Our activities center around the client core business – we do not force fit any proven methodology onto our clients concern.
We act solution-driven and without any bureaucracy; money invested with us translates into tangible outcome.
Reto H. Wenger,
Founder and Managing Director
Reto is a distinguished Corporate Governance expert with two decades of experience spanning SOX, ICS, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance. Read about his proven track record spanning three decades and his current impact here (PDF, 1.5MB)
His expertise extends far beyond traditional accounting-focused frameworks, navigating complex governance challenges at the intersection of Finance, Legal, IT, and organizational architecture. Reto is known for integrating assurance functions with governance process automation — unlocking new levels of scalability, synergy, and substantial SG&A optimization.
A passionate advocate for Compliance Technology, he combines strategic insight with operational precision to future-proof governance ecosystems and deliver tangible, sustainable value.
About LakeHill GRC in the United States and Switzerland
LakeHill GRC operates independently under Swiss and U.S. legal frameworks. LakeHill GRC LLC is registered as an LLC in the State of Florida, USA, and is also an independent sole proprietorship based in Wilen bei Wollerau, Switzerland owned by Reto H. Wenger. These are two legally distinct entities that do not share client data, operations, or contractual obligations. The only commonality is a shared public-facing website (https://www.lakehillgrc.com), used solely for informative and promotional purposes. Swiss-based clients are exclusively served by the Swiss entity, subject solely to Swiss law and jurisdiction.
The founder, owner and Managing Director, Reto H. Wenger, is overseeing and providing core services, with access to a wide network of seasoned professionals within regulated and non-regulated services, both in the central Switzerland region, the DACH region and globally.
LakeHill GRC does not engage in any activities that fall under regulated professional services. This includes, but is not limited to, statutory financial audits, legal representation or advice, tax advisory services requiring formal authorization or any other services subject to regulatory licensing or oversight under US, Swiss or EU law. Furthermore, LakeHill GRC does not provide any services that involve or require compliance with the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (FinIA), or the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA).
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