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Expert Simon Beyer
biological decontamination

Simon Beyer

Enzler Hygiene AG

Managing Director

Simon Beyer

Simon Beyer is the Managing Director of Enzler Hygiene AG and an expert in cytostatics removal, he is leading the shift toward a future-oriented, digital-first service provider. A former international strategy consultant, he unites operational excellence with regulatory precision, driving CleanTech innovation to set new standards in sustainable hygiene performance across industries.

Expert René Böhmerle
Infection prevention

René Böhmerle

B&B Hygieneberatung GmbH

René Böhmerle

Many years of experience in intensive care/IMC and anaesthesia. 2007 Management training and leadership function, 2015 Infection prevention training, graduated with HFP as a specialist in infection prevention in healthcare with a federal diploma.

Expert Gerhard Eich
Hospital hygiene

Gerhard Eich

Former Head of Infectiology / Hospital Hygiene / Personal Medicine, Stadtspital Zürich

Gerhard Eich

Gerhard Eich is the former Head Physician for Infectiology, Hospital Hygiene and Personal Medicine at Stadtsptial Zürich. He has continued to work for the city hospital on a project-related basis since September 2023. Gerhard Eich was President of the Swiss Society for Hospital Hygiene (SGSH) from 2009 to 2014. He was previously Head of Hospital Hygiene at the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen (KSSG) from 2002 to 2006. With his many years of experience and commitment, he has established himself as a high-profile personality in the Swiss healthcare system.

Expert Dominic Grüniger
Building cleaning concepts

Dominic Grüniger

Kärcher AG

Specialist Building Care & Cleaning Consulting

Dominic Grüniger

Dominic Grüniger is a specialist for building cleaning and cleaning concepts at Kärcher. Since 2007, he has worked in various roles in the fields of commercial cleaning, specialised cleaning and cleaning concepts.

Expert Seongjin Lee Trabandt
GMP & quality assurance

Seongjin Lee Trabandt

Enzler Reinigungen AG

Quality assurance cleanroom

Seongjin Lee Trabandt

Seongjin Lee Trabandt is an expert in quality assurance for cleanroom cleaning under GMP. In addition to cleaning validation, her expertise also includes the training and technical instruction of employees in this area.

Expert Peter Kunz
building cleaning / Personnel management

Peter Kunz

Gareba GmbH

Project manager in building cleaning and author of various teaching materials

Peter Kunz

Peter Kunz is a trained chemical laboratory technician with management training at the IMAKA and a qualification as a company trainer at the IAP. He has in-depth and practice-orientated knowledge of cleaning technology and has experience in research and development in the chemical industry. In addition, he was responsible for the organisation and implementation of inter-company courses on behalf of Allpura (employers’ association of building service providers) for more than 15 years. He also teaches cleaning technology and personnel management in basic and higher vocational training and for many years ran the preparatory courses for the vocational and higher professional examinations for caretakers. Peter Kunz manages projects in the field of building cleaning and is the author and co-author of various teaching materials on cleaning and personnel management.

Expert Thomas Leiblein
Water / drinking water hygiene

Thomas Leiblein

ewah AG

Project Manager Water Hygiene

Thomas Leiblein

Thomas Leiblein combines expertise in hygiene, infection prevention and risk management. With an MSc in Life Sciences and a PhD in Legionella prevention in hospitals, he has in-depth knowledge of water safety management. His professional career includes the management of water hygiene projects and the development of practical solutions.

Expert Hervé Pedrosa
ESD

Hervé Pedrosa

abovo AG

esd representative

Hervé Pedrosa

Hervé Pedrosa works as a sales representative and ESD officer at abovo AG. With his in-depth experience in the areas of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and cleanroom technology, he provides comprehensive and practical advice to customers in the industry. Thanks to his expertise, he provides companies with targeted support in the selection of consumables that also have to fulfil strict requirements for ESD protection and cleanroom suitability.

Expert Irina Pericin Häfliger
Cleaning and textile management

Irina Pericin Häfliger

ZHAW, Institut für Facility Management

Lecturer and consultant for cleaning and textile management and integrated organisational developer

Irina Pericin Häfliger

Irina Pericin Häfliger is a lecturer and consultant at the Institute for Facility Management at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), specialising in the management of cleaning and textile services. With her extensive knowledge of facility management and organisational development, she focuses on the optimal integration of the needs of individuals and organisations. Her passion for facility management inspires her to contribute to the continuous development of her field through targeted teaching programmes and specialist publications.

Expert Melanie Rieser
kitchen hygiene

Melanie Rieser

Diversey Schweiz

EU Expert Kitchen Hygiene & FS

Melanie Rieser

Melanie Rieser has been working at Diversey/Solenis since 2018. She is an expert in kitchen hygiene and infection prevention, an area that has always fascinated her due to her scientific background. She has been working in the field of kitchen hygiene for all European countries since 2023.

Expert Roman Schläpfer
health construction / cleanroom technology

Roman Schläpfer

SwissCCS

President

Roman Schläpfer

Roman Schläpfer is an expert in air hygiene, cleanroom technology and healthcare construction. As President of SwissCCS and a member of the VDI Technical Committee for Cleanroom Technology, the German Society for Hospital Hygiene and numerous other professional associations, he is actively involved in the further development of standards and industry-wide networking.

Expert Martin Stähelin
Knowledge of standards

Martin Stähelin

Schweizerische Normen-Vereinigung

Head of Academy and Public Relations

Martin Stähelin

Martin Stähelin has headed the SNV Academy since 2022 and has also been responsible for marketing, communication and member management since May 2025. As a business economist FH with an MAS in Human Capital Management (ZHAW), he combines specialist knowledge with a flair for people and education. His aim is to communicate standards in an understandable, practical and relevant way – and at the same time to raise awareness of their importance and the attractiveness of working in standardisation.

Expert David Thöny
Cleaning chemistry

David Thöny

Wetrok AG

Head of Chemical Development

David Thöny

David Thöny has been working as a development manager for cleaning chemicals and technical products for over 10 years. He has in-depth knowledge of ingredients, product properties and formulations, as well as the classification and labelling of cleaning agents. Thanks to his involvement with the Swiss Soap, Perfume and Detergent Association (SEPAWA Switzerland), he is well connected professionally and follows market developments closely.

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Upcoming events

Maintenance Schweiz

The leading Swiss trade fair for industrial maintenance is a fixture for anyone involved in plant maintenance, spare parts, smart maintenance, occupational safety and technical solutions. The trade fair presents solutions and trends for the entire Swiss industry.

Messe Zürich, Zürich

Aqua Pro

Aqua pro focuses on the global water cycle. For three days, the trade fair mobilizes all private and public players in the industry. With around 120 exhibitors and 4,000 qualified professionals expected, the 11th aqua pro is the ideal occasion to make new business contacts and to be present with your own expertise on the clearly defined trade fair topics.

Bulle, Freibug

Cleanroom Innovation Forum

The second edition of the Cleanroom Innovation Forum will take place on the afternoon of 5 February 2026 at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Horw. The event is aimed at cleanroom technology specialists from the entire DACH region – in particular from the life sciences, microelectronics and cleanroom planning, operation and construction sectors. The aim of the forum is to make current, forward-looking projects visible and to promote the professional exchange of innovative approaches in the field of cleanroom technology. Three selected projects – evaluated by an interdisciplinary jury of experts – are the focus of the programme. The event will be complemented by a keynote speech and a networking aperitif. The forum is an initiative of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, SwissCCS and Willers.

Hochschule Luzern in Horw

GMP PharmaCongress & GMP PharmaTechnica Expo 2026

With its move to the RheinMain CongressCenter in Wiesbaden, the PharmaCongress has become a completely new event, reaching its next level. While the heart of the congress are still the conference tracks – every year addressing latest issues and challenges and bringing together representatives from authorities and industry to discuss them in depth – the focus is even more on the users’ experience by #sharing challenges and solutions in practice. The spotlight at PharmaCongress & PharmaTechnica Expo 2025 was thus again on case studies from pharmaceutical companies, allowing delegates to directy benefit from the speakers’ everyday practice and from the direct personal exchange.

Wiesbaden

Lounges Cleanroom Process 2026

The event for the cleanroom and process technology industry

Messe Karlsruhe

Interclean Amsterdam

The world’s leading trade show for cleaning and hygiene professionals. From 14 to 17 April 2026, RAI Amsterdam will turn into the capital of cleaning and hygiene. A four-day journey of forward-thinking, doing business with leading manufacturers and meeting industry professionals from all over the world. With cleaning products and solutions, inspiring sessions on cutting edge topics and the technology of the future, this is where you gain an overview of business opportunities in the professional cleaning industry.

RAI, Amsterdam

Quer Enzler Reinigungen Mobile Quer Enzler Reinigungen

DMEA 2026 – Time To Connect Digital Health

With more than 20,500 participants, 900 exhibitors, 200 sessions and over 450 speakers, DMEA – Connecting Digital Health – is one of Europe’s leading events for digital health. Once a year, experts from the digital health industry meet in Berlin. In addition to a comprehensive market overview, the DMEA offers a wide range of opportunities for intensive dialogue, targeted networking, knowledge transfer and effective customer acquisition.

Berlin

IFAT

As the largest platform for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, IFAT Munich is the international meeting place for the industry – with innovative offerings that set standards for the future. From drinking water supply to wastewater disposal, waste and raw materials management as well as innovations in pollutant management, sustainable road construction and minerals, the complete range of products and services is available to you.

Messe München, München

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