Board and Management

Philipp Naegeli

Experienced healthcare analyst, with a focus on electromechanical signals and sensor technologies. Holds an MSc in business development from Switzerland.

Roland Diggelmann

Experienced Swiss manager in the global healthcare industry. Spent over 20 years leading multinational medical technology and healthcare companies in senior positions in Europe, USA and Asia. Positions include CEO of Roche Diagnostics at Roche Holding AG and CEO of Smith & Nephew plc.

Prof. Dr. Richard Kobza

Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist and the President of the Swiss Society of Cardiology. Established Cardiopuls Medical Center. Former Chief of Cardiology & Head of Electrophysiology at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Switzerland. Specializes in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, catheter ablations, pacemaker implantation, and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)

Prof. Dr. Erwin P. Bauer

Heart surgeon, medical doctor. Recognized author of more than 100 scientific publications. Served as senior physician and deputy medical director for the University Hospital of Zurich, and Kerckhoff Clinic of the Max Planck Institute, Bad Nauheim.

Robert Frei

Senior business consultant with in-depth experience in global procurement, strategic planning, general management, corporate development and M&A.

Philipp Naegeli

Chairman and Managing Director

Experienced healthcare analyst, with a focus on electromechanical signals and sensor technologies. Holds an MSc in Business Development from Switzerland.

Beat Naegeli

Founder and Principal Shareholder

Swiss entrepreneur, mechanical engineer with emphasis in mechanical design and engineering. Angel investor with focus on corporate finance and management.

Beat Moser

Chief Financial Officer

A financial and accounting expert holding a CPA license for over 30 years. Multiple leadership positions in finance and accounting. Acted as a board member and CEO for various companies located around the globe.Chief Financial Officer

Kay Jessel

CEO

Well versed business economist and investment banker. Graduated as Diplom-Betriebswirt from Hamburg University. Extensive restructuring and business reorganization experience. Served as a financial advisor/director to corporations, creditors, and equity owners. Raised over 250 million dollars for public and private companies worldwide. Manages the overall operations and holds the responsibility for all high-level strategic decisions.

Dr. Farzad Khosrow-khavar

Chief Technical Officer

PhD in biomedical engineering. Principle architect of the company’s technology. Expert in the analysis and interpretation of physiological signals deriving from the heart. Focused on the prevention of cardiac disease.

Kiarash Hessami

Chief Financial Officer

BBA with a concentration in accounting and currently a candidate in the CPA program. Manages company financial statements and audit. Focuses on the implementation of best business practices and efficiency within the company.

Dr. Parastoo Dehkordi

Director of AI and Algorithm Design

Master’s in computer science, PhD in biomedical engineering. Expert in the analysis of cardiovascular signals. Focuses on the design of clinical studies and the development of CAD algorithms and AI software.

Dr. Zhen Gang Xiao

Research & Development Engineer

Ph.D. in Engineering Science. Broad expertise in biomedical signal processing, machine learning and mechatronic design for rehabilitation robotic applications. Published medical expert. Focuses on the research and development of HeartForce’s innovative cardio signal acquisition systems.

Constantine Somow

Head of Quality Assurance & Compliance

Expertise spanning over 30 years with proven achievements in interdisciplinary roles, including 10+yrs. management, 16 yrs. hands-on product R&D, and 15 yrs.
compliance engineering. Manages the QMS, and deals with compliance auditors

Nicholas Jessel

Director of Finance & Investor Relations

BCom with a specialization in finance and economics and completion of all CFA exams. Manages financial forecasting, investor relations, quality control, and bookkeeping

Dr. Nazmi Krasniqi

A distinguished cardiologist and specialist in internal medicine, with a concentration in electrophysiology, echocardiography, rhythmology, and the development of cardiac devices, Nazmi currently serves as a consultant cardiologist in various prestigious heart clinics. Since 2016, he has also engaged in entrepreneurial activities within the cardiac domain, holding positions as director and member of various advisory boards in the life sciences sector. Additionally, he owns the Cardio Medic Group, which operates multiple locations across Switzerland. At HeartForce AG, he contributes to clinical development and market establishment, leveraging his extensive expertise to enhance the medical acumen of the Board of Directors.