A passionate entrepreneur driving transformative change in circular economy, environmental stewardship, and social impact. With a diverse background in entrepreneurship and consultancy, coupled with a strong foundation in both scientific and business education.

His role as CEO is diverse, and includes leading the scale-up of CHITELIX core technologies, helping form partnerships, and promoting a culture of innovation.

An accomplished finance professional driven by a passion for catalyzing company growth through integrity and innovation. With a robust background in banking, he successfully nurtured Chitelix from its conceptual stage to a flourishing enterprise.

His recent entrepreneurial venture in the seafood industry not only expanded his expertise but also instilled values of resilience and adaptability, which now inform his leadership of CHITELIX’s financial team across diverse industries.

With a Ph.D. in Management Sciences specializing in Marketing and Digital Marketing and 9 years of experience in higher education, Myriam applies her love of marketing and public relation to communicate our mission and value to our team, our partners, and the world by crafting dynamic marketing materials that narrate CHITELIX’s story around impact, green chemistry, and thought leadership in climate technology.

Her academic and professional career has provided her with strong expertise in strategic marketing, consumer behavior, and social media.



A dedicated advocate for resilient and inclusive development. With a background in Marine Biotechnology, Food Sanitation and Entrepreneurship, Neila brings a unique perspective to the intersection of innovation, environmental sustainability, social imapct and economic prosperity. Her academic journey has given her a strong foundation in scientific research and problem-solving skills, which I leverage to develop innovative solutions that tackle complex issues.

Industrial Biology engineer specializing in Bioresources and Innovation, with a strong academic background and a keen interest in research. She applies her knowledge and experience to contribute to CHITELIX’s cutting-edge research in biotechnology. With a demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, a commitment to scientific inquiry, and a passion for exploring new concepts, Emna coordinates internal and external collaborations with research centers.

International Product Development Manager at CHITELIX since March 2024. Previously, Yosra was a Research Fellow at Centro de Investigação de Montanha-IPB in Portugal. She worked on extracting bioactive molecules from fig leaves and incorporating them into products to promote a circular economy. With a high sense of communication and a technical background, she know how to create opportunities for both CHITELIX and it’s partenrs.