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Founded in 2016 as an ETH Zürich spin-off, we’re revolutionizing traceability with DNA marking technology. Backed by Swiss innovation and 20+ global awards, we’ve become a globally recognized leader in supply chain transparency.

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Haelixa is a global company based in Switzerland with a team of international experts.

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    Leadership

    Dr. Gediminas Mikutis
    CTO and Chairman of the Board
    Patrick Strumpf
    CEO
    Dr. Diego Pesce
    Director of Technology
    Michael Blank
    Board Observer at Haelixa, Head of Investment at Verve Ventures
    Stefan Karlen
    Board Member at Haelixa, CEO at ImpactOne, Ex-CEO at Panalpina
    Dr. Richard Haldimann
    Board Member at Haelixa, CSO & CTO at Clariant

    Advisory Board

    Prof. Wendelin Stark
    Co-Founder, Advisor & ETH Professor
    Prof. Robert Grass
    Co-founder & Advisor, CEO at TurbiBeads & ETH Professor
    Nina Marenzi
    Textile Advisor & Founder Future Fabrics Expo
    Marwa Zamaray
    Textile Advisor & European Climate Pact Ambassador
    Dr. Michela Puddu
    Co-Founder Haelixa, Sr. Investment Manager, Emerald Technology Ventures
    Christian Barthel
    Textile Advisor & Head of Business Development ABTF
    Amina Razvi
    Ex-CEO at Cascale, Board Apparel Impact
    “Transparency and ethical sourcing are crucial in our supply chain. As part of our commitment to traceability, we have begun implementing Haelixa DNA within our organic supply chain. This gradual rollout will continue over multiple seasons in 2025, with an impact foreseen over the next years.”
    Alexandre Saus-Salas
    Head of Sourcing at C&A
    “Haelixa creates a competitive advantage for every fashion brand.”
    Heinz Zeller, Head of Sustainability & Logistics
    HUGO BOSS
    “Traceability strengthens trust allowing better control of raw materials and increasing the transparency for clients. Thanks to Haelixa we’ll be able to track the material from the cotton field and ensure consistent information about the quality and sustainability throughout the whole supply chain.”
    Simone Colombo
    Head of corporate sustainability at OVS
      SDG 5 Gender Equality
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG ESG 13 Climate Action

      Project Manager in Supply Chain Traceability (80-100%)

      Operations

      Business Development Manager (60-100%)

      Marketing & Sales

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      Haelixa Strengthens Advisory Board with the Appointment of Nina Marenzi 

      Company Update March 5, 2025
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      Haelixa Appoints Marwa Zamaray to Advisory Board

      Company Update February 20, 2025
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      Business Sustainability Today | Haelixa: Die DNA-Markierung für Produkte

      In the press January 28, 2025
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