Who we are
We are a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals who aspire to serve not only our tenant companies, but also all the innovative high-tech companies and research organizations that are involved in our ecosystem and programs, to bring science to market, to speed up the development of innovative solutions, and create value and impact for society.
We provide an ideal working environment and 360-degree service for our tenant companies to thrive, including business and logistic support, knowledge-based workshops, coaching for sustainability as well as community networking activities. We’re always happy to go the extra mile to make innovations projects more successful!
We provide an ideal working environment and 360-degree service for our tenant companies to thrive, including business and logistic support, knowledge-based workshops, coaching for sustainability as well as community networking activities. We’re always happy to go the extra mile to make innovations projects more successful!
Amalia da Fonseca
Marketing & design officer
Supportd in the various marketing activities, mainly towards programs such as Future of Health Grant and the incubator LaForge.
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Ayub ben Khidar
Finance specialist
Provides strategic and operational support to the management through in-depth financial data analysis. Serves as a business partner to department & program managers by preparing and delivering accurate financial reporting.
Benjamin Lechalupé
IT specialist
Optimizes digital environments and empowers employees to use tools efficiently and securely
Benoit Debaut
Facility caretaker
Ensures that all buildings and their immediate surroundings are well-maintained, clean and secure.
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Bertrand Klaiber
Program lead
Leads and develops the Tech4Regen program to accelerate cleantech innovations, fostering collaboration across scientific, industrial, business, and financial sectors to drive the transition to a regenerative economy.
Brandon Quennehen
Accountant
Handles general accounting, including payments and client follow-ups. Also assists with account closing, audit tracking, and various administrative tasks.
Christine Prudente
Receptionist
Provides customer care at the front desk to resident companies and visitors and administrates the access to all the buildings of the Park.
Emma Dorée
Head of Marketing & Park Experience
Leads the marketing, communication, and brand strategy of the Foundation and the Park, develops high-value services and events for tenants, and strengthens the Park’s positioning and attractiveness in Switzerland and internationally.
Emmanuelle Simon
Project manager
Promotes activities and networking with public and private actors in the digital Trust ecosystem & Trust Valley cybersecurity in order to innovate, facilitate the attraction and development of talents, SME, startups.
Flaminia Giuncato
Operation and startup manager
Manages and grows the Trust Village incubator and the Tech4Trust acceleration program. Coordinates and organizes events, project scouting, partnerships and project demos. Promotes national and international visibility of the incubator.
Jean-Luc Menetrey
Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure
Drives the management of the Real Estate portfolio. In charge of new building construction, new spaces layout for companies, installation of technical equipment and maintenance of all infrastructures and equipment.
Julian Bruno
Real estate manager
Manages rental leases for large companies hosted in the EPFL Innovation Park.
Julien Bidlingmeyer
Maintenance manager
Leads the maintenance team. In charge of repair, technical installation and maintenance of all equipment.
Kristian Jelusic
Real estate administrator
Manages the rental leases for the portfolio of startups and SMEs hosted in the EPFL Innovation Park and related sites such as those at Campus Unlimitrust in Prilly. Identifies and manages new prospects.
Lennig Pedron
Executive director Trust Valley
Leads and manages Trust Valley cybersecurity and digital trust ecosystem, leads Tech4Trust acceleration program and Trust4SMEs program and develops strategic initiatives with corporate, academic and public partners.
Manon Le Pezennec
Interior designer & Project manager
Manages all interior design projects for existing infrastructures and new constructions.
Mathilde Durvy
Program manager
Manages the Future of Health Grant acceleration program. Responsible for the selection of startups for the La Forge incubator.
Mayde Rodriguez
Cybersecurity & startups coordinator
Manages and oversees the Trust Village incubator, provides support for the Tech4Trust program, and contributes to the team’s efforts across various strategic initiatives and projects within the Trust Valley
Micael Ferreira
Maintenance technician
Ensures and repairs EPFL Innovation Park technical equipment. Provides technical support to startups.
Nikolina Maric
Front office supervisor
Provides customer care at the front desk to resident companies and visitors and administrates the access to all the buildings of the Park and the domiciliation contracts.
Pauline Pichard
Communication & operations manager
Manage communications, marketing and community management of the program Tech4Regen. Coordinates and organizes workshops and events. Liaises with trainers, coaches, mentors and external partners.
Simone Theiss
Program manager
Program manager Tech4Eva and Tech4Growth, responsible for the promotion and the operation of the 2 programs, supporting related entrepreneurs and innovators through events and business introductions.
Sophie Amy
Community manager
Liaises with resident companies for all types of general requests related to life on the Park and leads the “Connecting the community” events to strengthen engagement and collaboration. Also supporting sustainability projects.
Stéphane Dufour
Managing director
General management of the EPFL Innovation Park, coordination with key stakeholders.
Thomas Winteler
Finance director
Leads financial activities and optimizes the company's operations.
Véronique Bossel
La Forge Community Manager
Promotes the incubator, recruits projects and facilitates community engagement at La Forge.
Yolanda Martinez
HR/Payroll Manager
Ensures effective HR management and development in line with company policies.
