– SWITZERLAND, Zurich – HeiQ (LON: HEIQ), a leading company in materials innovation and hygiene technologies, today announced the appointment of current Non-Executive Director Robert Van de Kerkhof as Chairman, effective from 1 April 2024, bringing a wealth of invaluable experience, having spent over 30 years in general management and sustainability leadership positions across the textiles industry.
The company also announced that current Board Chair Esther Dale Kolb is stepping down.
About Robert Van de Kerkhof
Robert Van de Kerkhof was appointed Non-Executive Director of HeiQ in January 2024 and subsequently, Chair of HeiQ AeoniQ.
Robert van de Kerkhof said: “I am honoured to accept the role of Chairman at HeiQ. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to drive forward our strategic objectives, fostering sustainable practices, and delivering value for our shareholders.”
About HeiQ
HeiQ is a Swiss-based international company that innovates pioneering and differentiating materials in partnership with established global brands. We bridge the academic and commercial worlds to conceive performance-enhancing materials and technologies, working with aligned brands to research, manufacture, and bring products to market, aiming for the lab to the consumer in months. Our goal is to improve the lives of billions by innovating the materials that go into everyday products, making them more hygienic, comfortable, protective, and sustainable.
Our strong IP portfolio positions us as an innovation leader for niche, premium, and high-margin products in textile chemicals, man-made fibers, paints and coatings, antimicrobial plastics, probiotics, and household cleaner markets. We have also expanded into healthcare facilities, probiotic cleaning, and hygiene coatings markets to help make hospitals and healthcare environments more hygienic.
We have developed over 200 technologies in partnership with 300 major brands. With a substantial research and development pipeline, including key technology development projects HeiQ AeoniQ, HeiQ ECOS, HeiQ GrapheneX, and HeiQ Synbio, HeiQ aims to deliver shareholder value through sales growth and entry into new lucrative markets through disruptive innovation and M&A.
We have built a strong reputation for ESG & sustainable innovation, having won multiple awards including the Swiss Technology Award twice and the Swiss Environmental Award. Under experienced leadership, we are committed to driving our profit in close connection with people and the planet.
SOURCE: https://www.heiq.com/
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