sustainable biotechnology to feed the planet

Former JP Morgan Chase and World Economic Forum. As the CEO of KIDEMIS, Dr. Constantin Marakhov brings extensive experience in leading and managing innovative ventures.

With a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a deep understanding of entrepreneurial activity, Dr. Marakhov provides strategic direction, oversees operations, and ensures effective project management.

Dr. Marakhov hold PhD in finance from Kyiv T. Shevchenko University and MBA from the University of Oregon.

Sean plays a pivotal role in the R&D activities of KIDEMIS.

With a background in biotechnology and a passion for sustainable solutions, Sean Wassermann spearheads the research efforts, exploring novel approaches, optimizing fermentation processes, and driving innovation in the field of solid-state fermentation.

John is former P&G executive with 30+ years tenure.

With his financial acumen he helps to ensure the project's financial stability and sustainability.

His expertise in financial analysis and risk management contributes to the overall success of the project. He also has a great network that will be critical as Kidemis will need to hire further talents and also raise further financing.

Michel Ollier (Top 10 Biotech Woman of the Year 2013) is a co-founder and Venture Partner at Medicxi.

Prior to Medicxi, Michèle was a Partner at Index Ventures for 10 years, having joined in 2006. Michèle currently serves on the board of a number of portfolio companies as well as on the board of Ipsen pharmaceuticals and the investment committee of the transfer technology accelerator SATT Paris Saclay.

She has a long and successful track record in early stage investments in Biotech. Michèle will help the team to best position and talk to future investors during the growth-phase of the company. She also has a great network.

Knut Haanaes is Professor of Strategy and Lundin Chair Professor of Sustainability.

His research and teaching focus on strategy, sustainability, strategic renewal, and business models.

He joined IMD in 2016 from BCG, where he was a senior partner and Global Leader of Strategy Practice. He also led BCG’s collaboration with MIT on sustainability, developing one of the largest databases globally of how executives address the topic, and founded the BCG Global Sustainability Initiative.

Prof. Haanaes was Dean of the Global Leadership Institute at the World Economic Forum between 2018 and 2020.

Thomas Janssens is a recognized expert in the field of Aquaculture and brings 25 years of international experience.

After working in nutrition research, Thomas has managed several large fish production farms.

As the head of Aquaculture at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, he now leads aquaculture research, education and services activities.

Thanks to his extensive network and his experience in both research and production, Thomas can offer solutions to grow aquaculture species in the best possible way.

Alexander Kotchoubey director, stakeholders and investor relationships. 

Alex Kotchoubey brings to Kidemis more than thirty years experience working in public and private equity markets in both developed and emerging markets. Prior to joining the company, he was based in Madrid and part of the founding team and Chief Investment Officer of Ocean Born Impact, investing in early stage companies within the blue economy.

Today he oversees Investor Relations and stakeholder affairs as well as supports the CEO with strategic initiatives.

Markus is the former Japan Business Services Leader for EY in EMEIA and current Client Service Partner for a large Japanese client of EY.

With over 30 years of professional experience, he has held various senior leadership roles at EY, and has been advising companies on strategy, risk, and performance in rapidly changing markets.

Markus is also a Board Member of the Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce (SJCC), where he spearheads the Japan-Switzerland Investment Promotion Committee, committed to making Switzerland a prime hub in Europe for investments by Japanese multinational companies. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and supports start-ups as investor, strategic advisor, and mentor in their business with Japan and other international markets.

Stan is an experienced executive and advisor with a background spanning telecommunications, fintech, real estate, and international business.

Over his career, he has led large-scale ventures across Canada and Europe, including the launch and expansion of new technology companies, strategic partnerships, and investment projects.

Based in Toronto, he supports Kidemis in establishing and scaling its Canadian and North American operations, bringing expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration.