Meet the team
We’re not industry veterans.
We see that as an advantage.
We aren’t industry veterans and that’s intentional. We haven’t been shaped by healthcare orthodoxy. Instead, we come from diverse worlds, including clinical research, venture capital, aviation, mental health and material sciences. We apply fresh eyes, relentless curiosity, and bias-challenging energy to women’s health.
We don’t pretend to know everything. What we bring is rigor, empathy, and urgency. We partner with expert clinicians, listen to women directly, and build with humility.
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Simone Sabbione
Co-Founder & CEO
Former CHRO who scaled an automotive start-up from 5 to 400+ employees and to a NASDAQ IPO. Now leading Meliodays to close the gender health gap. -
Martin Sabbione
Co-Founder & CFO
Venture capital and finance professional. Focused on fundraising, governance, and financial strategy for Meliodays. -
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Wolf
Co-Founder & CTO
Gynaecologist, professor at Leipzig University, and postdoctoral researcher at Harvard Medical School. Brings academic and clinical insight to MelioOne®’s development.
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Karl Gevers
VP Finance & Investor Relations
Chartered Accountant and ex-founder with a background in financial operations, asset and fund management. Manages capital allocation, growth strategy, and operational finance structures to de-risk development and investor entry. -
Trudy Au
VP Brand Marketing & Comms
Brand strategist who launched and scaled nine markets, supporting an airline’s growth from 2,000 to 20,000 employees. Brings expertise in brand management, global campaigns, and crisis communication to Meliodays. -
Dr. Eda Celikbas
VP Research & Development
Biomedical engineer and Chemistry PhD with 8+ years’ research experience developing functional materials for cancer theranostics. Author of 17 peer-reviewed publications, now translating polymer science into next-generation uterine therapeutics at Meliodays. -
Ina Thamke
Project Manager
Senior Business analyst and project manager in the banking and insurance industry before devoting herself to agility and organizational development. -
Kathi Schroeder
Social Media Manager
Marketing Lead at an automotive start-up. Built an engaging online community, led a $50 million crowdfunding campaign and an IPO marketing campaign. -
Disha Bhatnagar
Research & Insights Manager
14 years of experience in Consumer Insights and Analytics with a strong focus on the healthcare industry, e.g. leading strategic insights at GSK Haleon.