Patrick Strumpf studied International Business and is an accomplished business leader with a robust entrepreneurial background, He has excelled in various roles as member of the executive board, Chief Commercial Officer and CEO within manufacturer, distribution and retail businesses.

Patrick began his professional journey in marketing and sales at Dutch Electronics company Philips before founding his first company, DRS Media, at the age of 27—a production firm specializing in promotional products.

Two years later, he moved to Switzerland and launched PSN, a manufacturer of computer accessories, which he successfully sold after seven years.

His career further expanded as Managing Director of Switzerland’s biggest ecommerce retailer for gifts, and later as the owner of Jamei, a home and living distribution firm.

After selling Jamei to the Competec Group, Patrick served as a member of the executive management team, helping the organization grow to over 1,000 employees and achieve CHF 1.2 billion in revenue.

Following his tenure as Chief Commercial Officer at X-Bionic, a high-performance textile sports brand, Patrick joined Haelixa as CEO in January 2024, where he leads the company in revolutionizing traceability with DNA-based markers.