Zaphiro is a leading Swiss deep tech company in Smart Grid solutions. We help energy players optimize power grid monitoring and automation through software solutions integrated with proprietary or third-party hardware.
Based on the PhD-thesis of the three founders, Zaphiro is still keeping innovation at the core of the company strategy, continuously bringing superior solutions to the energy market.
Management team
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Frédéric Tréfois
Chief Executive Officer
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Dr. Paolo Romano
Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder
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Dr. Lorenzo Zanni
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder
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Dr. Marco Pignati
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
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François Marti
Chairman of the Board
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Igor Dremelj
Chief Strategy Officer
Career at Zaphiro
Do you want to create the Smart Grids of the future? Have a look at our latest job postings. Zaphiro is constantly looking for talented individuals keen to work in an innovative and international environment!
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Advisors
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Prof. Mario Paolone
Scientific Advisor
Smart grid visionary, head of the EPFL energy center, and head of the EPFL Distributed Electrical System Laboratory.
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Thierry Pollet
Industrial Advisor
Digital Lead in grid integration, innovation and R&D manager.
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Pascal Dutheil
Financial Advisor
Financial advisor and business coach focused on high-tech startups, with broad experience in business development and financing.
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Arnoud Bifrare
Utility Advisor
Head of Smart Grid at Romande Energie, which is one of the largest Swiss utilities.