Newly appointed executives to make startups top notch

Zaphiro Technologies SA is a cleantech startup dedicated to enabling safe and reliable operation of the power system with high penetration of distributed renewable generators and Evs. Its solution, SynchroGuard, offers utilities an affordable, high-performance solution for the monitoring and operation of dynamic networks. The newly appointed CEO Frédéric Tréfois, with his strong track record of leadership in the electrical distribution and transmission field, 25+ years of experience in the energy business and a sustainable vision for the future, is poised to lead our company into an era of unprecedented growth and success.

Since October, Swisens AG, the Swiss startup providing instruments and solutions for the measurement and monitoring of aerosol particles, has a new management team with René Tönz as the new CEO. René brings proven industry experience in production, logistics and quality management, as well as leadership qualities to drive Swisens into the future. He will strengthen the Executive Board with his strategic thinking and business management skills. Co-founder Erny Niederberger is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), while Patrick Minder completes the team in his role as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

The following startups have occupied the Chief Financial Officer’s seat:

LEDCity, dedicated to helping reduce the energy costs of commercial buildings, offers novel and smart light systems, embodied with sensor and control components as precisely as possible without the user noticing. With the addition of Nicolas Lehmann, as its Chief Financial Officer, the startup has won an experienced member to take LEDCity’s finance function to the next level. Nicolas has led a career in the financial field, working at renowned companies such as Procter and Gamble and Amag. He was also active in the startup scene thanks to his engagement with the Kickstart Foundation, with whom he supported startups. Commenting on his motivation to join the start, Nicolas said he was intrigued by LEDCity’s fundamental values of sustainability, team spirit, adaptability, a positive outlook, and genuineness. He has experienced this in his everyday interactions with fellow ‘LEDCitizens’. According to the startup, LEDCity's cultural compatibility and the positive influence of solutions were significant factors in his decision to join the team.

Bioversys, a multi-asset, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on research and development of novel antibacterial products for serious life-threatening infections caused by multi-drug resistant (“MDR”) bacteria, has appointed Hernan Levett to the role of Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Team. Hernan Levett brings almost three decades of finance and management experience from private and publicly listed companies, with more than twenty years in the pharma and biotech sector. He joins BioVersys from SIX-listed Spexis AG, where he served as CFO for the past four years and oversaw IR, IT & Administration, and key business development projects. Prior to joining Spexis, Mr. Levett was CFO for Nasdaq-listed Auris Medical and served as Head of Group Controlling at Acino Pharma and as VP of Finance & Admin Europe of InterMune. He developed his international career and finance skills at Novartis, where he served for more than ten years and in several country, regional and HQ units as CFO, in financial planning & controlling, reporting & accounting, as well as in treasury functions.

TP24, a Fintech startup based in Zurich with offices in Australia, London and the Netherlands, offers its flagship product, CreditLine, a unique asset-backed lending solution for B2B SMEs. The startup has welcomed its new Chief Financial Officer, David Miller, to its leadership team to help drive its growth. David brings over 12 years of expertise, acquired through a dynamic career journey spanning various finance, risk, compliance, and M&A functions within regulated Swiss financial service organisations. His notable contributions at GE Capital and Cembra Money Bank showcase his proficiency in leading risk, compliance, and finance functions and successfully executing strategic acquisition projects.

OPTIML welcomes co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer

Nico Dehnert has joined the OPTIML team as Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer. With its growing team, OPTIML is passionate about decarbonising the real estate sector and driving significant impact in the fight against climate change. Based on optimisation algorithms, its SaaS products generate intelligent low-cost and low-carbon investment strategies for existing buildings. With his experience, Nico will support the startup in reaching greater heights. He joins OPTIML after almost 11 years at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a partner working with investors (PE and (corporate) venture capital), high growth companies and corporates on CleanTech & Technology.

(RAN)