The world leading innovator for NOR technology
Develop, scale and sell proprietary NOR to worldwide customers enabling them to match increasing performance and sustainability requirements
GeneusChem’s team and partners are world-class experts on NOR HALS innovation, manufacturing and business development.
Founding GeneusChem
Patents Published
Industrial Manufacturing
Private and Corporate Investors
Product Launch
Founding GeneusChem
Patents Published
Industrial Manufacturing
Product Launch
David is the co-founder of GeneusChem, where he oversees Sales, Marketing and Procurement. Before this, he established Chymix, a consultancy company dedicated to accelerating innovation and sales growth in the plastics industry. Previously David successfully transformed Addivant’s light stabilizers into a profitable venture. With over 25 years of experience in technical sales, global business development, and strategic marketing at 3M, Ciba, and BASF, David has in depth expertise in plastic additive value chains including BASF’s NOR light stabilizers.
David has a PhD in chemistry.
Alessandro is co-founder of GeneusChem, where he oversees R&D and Manufacturing of GeNOR technology. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer at Oerlikon Balzers and spent several years in the USA as Vice President of R&D for Saint Gobain Performance Plastics and Konarka, a startup in photovoltaics. Alessandro brings over 15 years of experience at Ciba in Italy and Switzerland, where he invented NOR HALS and developed their manufacturing processes. With his expertise in leading R&D, driving technological innovation, and managing global organizations, Alessandro brings a wealth of experience to GeneusChem. He holds a degree in industrial chemistry and a specialization in organic synthesis.
Pelin Yilmaz is a microbiologist by training who transitioned into deep-tech venture capital in 2018, focusing on investments in chemistry, biomanufacturing, and advanced materials. During her time at b.value AG, a deep-tech investor, she served as an investment manager and senior investment manager, contributing to the growth of startups such as Cellbricks, Nanojoin, Senseup, and FibreCoat as a board observer. Since July 2023, she has been the Investment Director at ICIG Ventures, responsible for driving strategic corporate venture capital investments for the International Chemical Investors Group, helping shape the future of the industry.
Alberto is Managing Director for Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey, a position he has held since end of 2021. He was previously a senior executive at BASF, lately in the Nutrition & Heath division as Senior Vice President. Prior to this, Alberto has run BASF’s Plastic Additives business in Europe, Middle East and Africa and has spent overall 20 years in the plastics industry, at Ciba first and BASF later, covering different positions ranging from operations to global technology, to global marketing.
Alberto brings to GeneusChem a deep understanding of the chemical industry value chain, its value drivers and, more broadly, an extensive leadership of integration and growth.
Alberto is a chemical engineer and holds an MBA.