HeiQ Materials
Carlo R. Centonze is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with significant experience in the chemicals and materials industry. As Co-Founder and CEO of HeiQ Materials AG since August 2004, Carlo has driven innovation and growth. In addition, Carlo serves as the Chairman of the Board for ECSA Chemicals AG, a family-owned enterprise celebrating its 109th anniversary in 2021. Carlo also contributes to the industry through a position on the Board of Directors for scienceindustries. Earlier in career, Carlo was part of the founding team of myclimate - The Climate Protection Partnership, where responsibility included leading sales and marketing efforts. Carlo's educational background includes a Dipl. Ing. ETH in Engineering from ETH Zürich and an Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of St. Gallen.
HeiQ Materials
HeiQ provides textile innovation, customized manufacturing and consumer branding. The company was founded in 2005 as a spin-off company of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. HeiQ was bestowed with the prestigious Swiss Technology Award.