
KetoSwiss
KetoSwiss is a Swiss biotechnology start-up that develops “brain fuels” as 1) nutraceuticals (/supplements) and 2) pharmaceuticals for the therapy of migraines (“MigraKet”), which are efficacious and close to the root cause of migraine, without adding intolerable side effects. Our lead product’s active substance is an endogenous metabolite – a ketone body, which can be used by the brain as an alternative fuel to glucose when glucose utilization or transport is compromised. In later stages of development, our portfolio can be extended to other neurological diseases characterized by metabolic dysfunction, such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).
Due to modern carbohydrate-rich diets, our brains rely almost exclusively on glucose. This contributes to an energy deficiency in the brain and in turn neurological diseases, such as migraine or Alzheimers, which are known to have a metabolic component to it. During fasting/glucose restriction our livers produce an alternative, more effective fuel source for the brain called ketone bodies. KetoSwiss strives to bring human identical ketone bodies back into our modern world. We develop potent, clinically tested, Swiss-quality ketone body products to combat neurological civilization diseases.
In brief, KetoSwiss makes fuel for brains.
KetoSwiss is headquartered at the Startup Academy Basel, Switzerland, at the pulse of the dynamic Swiss entrepreneurial community and connected with the swiss-startup-ecosystem.

Board Members

Haroon Ahmad
Board Member
Haroon, Founder & CEO of Origem Medical Group, is a seasoned health and wellness entrepreneur with over two decades of expertise. Having built brands such as Food Sensor, BIOBALANCE, Cell Essentials, and Swytch, his international leadership and multidisciplinary insight make him a strong asset to the KetoSwiss board.

Alexandra Carrel
Board Member
Alexandra is a former General Counsel and Secretary General of Inserm Transfert, French Research institute for human health. Alexandra founded her own law firm in 2014 and counts more than 20 years of expertise in intellectual property and business law between Paris, London and Geneva.
Management Team

Dr. Elena Gross
Founder & CEO/CSO
Elena holds a BSc in Psychology (University of York), an MSc in Neuroscience (University of Oxford) a PhD (Dr. sc. med) in Clinical Research (University of Basel) and is currently enrolled to complete her MBA (University of Cambridge). She used to be a chronic migraine patient. She is the inventor of two patents.

Antonio Terranova
Head of Finance
Antonio brings broad senior management experience across finance, controlling, administration, IT, HR and quality systems. He has held leadership roles across multiple organizations and combines financial oversight with operational discipline, organizational coordination and cross functional business support developed through his career in Switzerland.

Deb Buchanan
VP | Clinical Channel Development & Strategic Partnerships
Deb leads KetoSwiss clinical channel development and strategic partnerships, building scalable Clinic Partner relationships, participant support systems, and commercial growth initiatives. Her background combines healthcare sales leadership, strategic development, and structured nutrition and lifestyle program implementation.

Gavin Dehler
Operations Manager
Gavin holds over 15 years of experience in eCommerce, specializing in platform integration across Shopify, Amazon (FBM), eBay, Samcart, and Shipstation. He has implemented A/B testing strategies, managed supplier relationships, and streamlined operations to drive online sales growth. His focus is on optimizing customer experience and digital performance.

Erin Olsen
CRM Marketing Manager
Erin holds an MBA in Global Supply Chain Management and has over ten years of digital marketing experience across eCommerce and professional services. She specializes in email marketing, brand strategy, and content creation. With a background in Marketing and Information Systems, she brings a strategic, results-driven approach to customer engagement.

Dewi Suandari
Finance & Administration Officer
At KetoSwiss, Dewi supports finance and accounting operations, administrative functions, CRM management, and day-to-day business processes. Her combined financial, technical, and operational experience gives her a well-rounded business perspective and a strong interest in entrepreneurship.

Luz Giraldo
Customer Service Support
Luz Ángela holds extensive experience in operations management and customer service leadership. As COO of La Repostery’G, she has helped grow a local bakery into a well-loved artisanal dessert brand. With a background in entrepreneurship and multicultural team leadership, she blends process efficiency with a people-first approach.
Board of Advisors

Prof. Dr. Jan Schoenen
Scientific & Clinical Advisor
Jan is a former President of the International Headache Society & Belgian Neurological Society, research Director, full Professor at Liège University & Associate Editor of Cephalalgia. World expert on metabolism and migraine, with over 908 publications (H index: 56 after 1996), 92 book chapters & 4 books

Prof. Dr. Peter Goadsby
Scientific Advisor
Peter is one of the world’s leading migraine experts, and a professor at King’s College London and UCLA. He is on the board of directors for the American Headache Society and the American Migraine Foundation, as well as on the American Registry Migraine Research scientific advisory board and executive committee. His pioneering research led to the development of CGRP treatments for which he was awarded the highly prestigious Brain Prize.

Dr. Thomas Beck
Business & Strategy Advisor
Thomas was the former head of the Nestle research centre and is now head of R&D at DSM. He brings a wealth of experience in the supplement / nutraceutical and life s/ health sciences industry and an extensive network.

Dr. Egle B. Thomas
Business & Strategy Advisor
Egle has over 20 years of experience in business strategy, business development, and R&D project management in Europe and the US. She drove activities across nutrition, agricultural and related industries while at Syngenta as well as smaller companies. She serves on boards of companies and investment groups and advises startups in Europe and the US.

Ellena Hung
Marketing & Commercial Advisor
Ellena brings 17 years of consumer brand building and business acceleration experiences across industry leaders like Nestlé, Logitech and L'Oréal. As global category marketing head, she oversees market expansion projects from global strategic marketing to local business operation, with coverage in Asia, Europe and the USA.
Latest KetoSwiss News
25. Juni 2024
NutraIngredients Article
Click on the image above to read a recent coverage of our Brain Ritual launch! You can already order Brain Ritual to US and Canada at: www.Brain Ritual.com
5. Juni 2024
Natural Products Insider Article
Click on the image above to read a recent coverage of our Brain Ritual launch! You can already order Brain Ritual to US and Canada at: www.Brain Ritual.com
30. Mai 2024
USA Business Radio Interview
Our founder, Dr Elena Gross, was interviewed for nationally syndicated show "The Price of Business". She discussed the impact of migraine on our society and how Brain Ritual provides a unique approach at managing this debilitating disease. Listen now by clicking on the image above!
17. Apr. 2024
Nutrition Insights Article
Click on the image above to read a recent coverage of our upcoming Brain Ritual launch! You can already pre-order Brain Ritual at: www.Brain Ritual .com
12. Apr. 2024
Yahoo Finance Article
Click on the image above to read a recent coverage of our upcoming Brain Ritual launch! You can already pre-order Brain Ritual at: www.Brain Ritual.com
10. Apr. 2024
BOOM Summit
Our team member Aleksandra had the pleasure of representing KetoSwiss at the first edition of BOOM Summit in Basel, focused on the future of healthcare - it was especially great to be part of the important discussions about the needs and potential of women health tech (and not only!).
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