Dr. Maximilian von Hertzen

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

A Swiss-German national with a doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry from ETH Zürich, Dr. von Hertzen founded Aurantium Helvetica AG in 2015 after a distinguished career at CERN and the European Central Bank's strategic commodities division.

  • ETH Zürich · Dr. sc. Inorganic Chemistry
  • Former · CERN Materials Division
  • Former · European Central Bank, Strategic Commodities

I. A. Siddiqui

India Head & Senior Metallurgist

A specialist in rare earth metallurgy and actinide processing, Mr. Siddiqui leads Aurantium Helvetica's operations across the Indian Subcontinent.

  • Rare Earth Metallurgy · Actinide Processing
  • Precious Metal Assaying & Isotope Characterisation
  • Indian Subcontinent Operations Lead

Miss Bharti Parmar

Deputy Head - India

A senior leadership professional with a proven track record of managing diverse, cross-functional portfolios. Reporting directly to the India Head, the role is responsible for steering the internal operational machinery, driving the flawless execution of strategic business objectives across all India functions, and serving as the highest-ranking decision-maker in the India Head's absence.

Dr. Heinrich Brauer

Chief Financial Officer

Oversees the financial architecture of Aurantium Helvetica AG, managing capital allocation, risk-weighted asset strategy, and institutional investment frameworks.

  • Doctoral Candidate in Finance, University of Zurich
  • Former Senior Advisor, Swiss National Bank
  • Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)
  • 15+ years in sovereign wealth fund advisory

Mr. Sebastian Albrecht

Head of Global Operations

Directs the end-to-end operational infrastructure of element acquisition, logistics, regulatory compliance, and secure transfer protocols.

  • M.Sc. Operations Management, ETH Zurich
  • Former Director, Geneva Free Port Authority
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Certified

Ms. Valentina Rossi

International Relations Manager

Manages diplomatic and institutional relationships with sovereign bodies, regulatory agencies, and international research consortia.

  • M.A. International Affairs, Graduate Institute Geneva
  • Former Diplomatic Attaché, Italian Foreign Ministry
  • Fluent in Italian, French, English, and German

Dr. Lukas Weidmann

Chief Strategy Officer

Architects long-term acquisition strategies and market positioning for Aurantium Helvetica AG, with deep expertise in critical material supply chains.

  • Ph.D. Strategic Management, INSEAD
  • Former Partner, McKinsey & Company (Zurich)
  • Board Advisor, European Critical Materials Alliance

Mr. Andrei Petrov

Head of Risk & Compliance

Leads the firm's global risk management framework, ensuring full compliance with international trade law and nuclear regulatory standards.

  • LL.M. International Trade Law, University of Geneva
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
  • Former Legal Counsel, IAEA Vienna