Applied Scientist – Colloidal and Surface Chemistry
Technology
Our journey
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.
Meet our team
Haelixa is a global company based in Switzerland with a team of international experts.
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
Chief Scientific Officer
Board Member at Haelixa, Board Member at Gildan, Sustainability Advisor and Ex-Chief Sourcing Officer at PUMA
Board Member at Haelixa, CEO at ImpactOne, Ex-CEO at Panalpina
Board Observer at Haelixa, Head of Investment at Verve Ventures
Advisory Board
Co-Founder, Advisor & ETH Professor
Co-founder & Advisor, CEO at TurbiBeads & ETH Professor
Textile Advisor & Founder Future Fabrics Expo
Textile Advisor & European Climate Pact Ambassador
Co-Founder Haelixa, Sr. Investment Manager, Emerald Technology Ventures
Textile Advisor & Head of Business Development ABTF
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 cotton 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
Aligned with the UN sustainable development goals
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