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Our Team

Meet the team!

Want to know who is behind Helvetiq?

Purely creative, we are passionate about offering you precious moments of fun, adventure, and discovery. Enthusiasm is the key ingredient in everything we do.

You could call us adventurous. We have lived in many countries, from Switzerland to the USA, Germany, Ireland, France, China, Algeria, and Denmark. Together, we create authentic titles recognized for the quality of their content and their sophisticated, clean design.

We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and we use our energy, our titles, and our voices to create meaningful and lasting change.

Management: The HQ

The captains of the ship and guardians of the treasure. They keep us on course for the next adventure.

  • Hadi Barkat
    Hadi Barkat CEO & Founder
  • Eleni Karametaxas
    Eleni Karametaxas COO
  • MK
    Magali Knobel Accounting

Editorial: The Creative Lab

Talent scouts and story sculptors. This is where game rules are tested and stories come to life.

  • Aude Pidoux
    Aude Pidoux Editorial Director - French Books
  • VB
    Véronique Basile-Montigné Editor (French Books)
  • Myriam Sauter
    Myriam Sauter Editor (German Books)
  • Anneli Ganser
    Anneli Ganser Editor (Board Games)
  • Joanna Costa Knufinke
    Joana Costa Knufinke Executive Publisher, US & Intl.
  • Anna Forrester
    Anna Forrester US & International Publishing

Sales Team: The Ambassadors

Our globe-trotters! They travel across Switzerland and the world to put our books and games in your hands.

  • Anina Bruggmann
    Anina Bruggmann Sales Manager (German Switzerland)
  • Florent Gaillard
    Florent Gaillard Sales Manager (French Switzerland)
  • Raphaël Nicolet
    Raphaël Nicolet Distribution Manager
  • Alizée Dabert
    Alizée Dabert Export & International Rights Manager
  • Katrin Schmidt
    Katrin Schmidt Intl. Sales Manager (Games)
  • Zion Menétrey
    Zion Menétrey Export Sales Assistant
  • Halyna Pyshna
    Halyna Pyshna Intern

Production: Making it Real

The conductors of manufacturing. They turn pixels into real objects and master the logistics Tetris.

  • Aurélie Fourel
    Aurélie Fourel Project & Production Manager
  • Mégane Ernst
    Mégane Ernst Logistics Coordinator

Design: The Art Studio

Our image magicians (and fashion police). They give our dreams their beautiful colors and that unique "Helvetiq" style.

  • Ajša Zdravkovic
    Ajša Zdravkovic Art Director
  • Ewelina Proczko
    Ewelina Proczko Graphic Designer
  • Pascal Lüthi
    Pascal Lüthi Product Design Graphic Designer

Marketing: Make Some Noiiiise!!!

The company's megaphone! They tell our stories, shine a spotlight on our authors, and engage with the community.

  • Mathilde Spriet
    Mathilde Spriet Marketing & Com Manager
  • Marc Eckerlen
    Marc Eckerlen Press Attaché
  • Anais Pohler
    Anais Pohler Content Creator
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