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About

A Swedish company, twenty years in the making.

Valys is a Swedish company revolutionizing water treatment with real-time, data-driven solutions. Born from 20 years of research and a spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology, we combine cutting-edge innovation with sustainability.

Our mission & values

Our mission is to ensure safe and sustainable water production, empowering our customers with actionable insights to optimize processes, reduce costs, and protect the environment.

We value innovation, precision, and sustainability in everything we do. Together, we’re shaping the future of water management.

Meet our team

Leadership & Operations

Malin de Maré, CEO and co-founder of Valys

Malin de Maré

CEO, co-founder

20+ years in executive leadership

MBA · University of Gothenburg

MSc Chemical Engineering · Chalmers

Managing Director · Avonova Hälsa

Country Manager · AniCura Denmark

Supply Chain Director · Trioworld

Business Area Manager · Tamro

Site Manager · Trioworld

Development Engineer · DuPont

Anton Martinez Eriksson, CTO of Valys

Anton Martinez Eriksson

CTO

MSc Industrial Ecology · Chalmers

BSc Mechanical Engineering · Chalmers

Environmental & Process Engineering · Stena Recycling

Data Analytics & AI · Volvo Cars

Production & Quality Engineering · RaySafe

Sales & Market Analysis · Palliance

Port & Chemical Operations · Scandinavian Oil Services

Best Technical Solution & Best Sustainable Solution · Chalmers

Michael Reithmaier, Lead Engineer at Valys

Michael Reithmaier

Lead Engineer

Founder & CEO · Smart Sampler Solutions

Technician · Southern Cross University

Head of Electrical Systems · Running Snail Racing Team

CAD Technician · Baumann GmbH

Industrial Mechanic · Baumann GmbH

Science & R&D

Kathleen Murphy, founder and chief scientist at Valys

Prof. Kathleen Murphy

Founder, Chief Scientist

Top 0.5 % of environmental scientists worldwide (2023). Research since 2002.

Ali Esmaeeli, PhD candidate in water engineering at Valys

Ali Esmaeeli

PhD candidate

Water engineering

Aina McEvoy, PhD candidate in water engineering at Valys

Aina McEvoy

PhD candidate

Water engineering

Emma Hallinger, PhD candidate in water engineering at Valys

Emma Hallinger

PhD candidate

Water engineering

Board & Advisors

Per Ahrenberg, chair of the Valys board

Per Ahrenberg

Chair of the Board

Former CEO, Foxway Edu.

Linda Hedenblom, board member at Valys

Linda Hedenblom

Board member

Investment Manager, Chalmers Ventures

Carl-Johan Hallenborg, business development at Valys

Carl-Johan Hallenborg

Business Development

Ex MD within Hexagon and FlexLink

Emil Karheiding, product development at Valys

Emil Karheiding

Product Development

Former CTO and founder

Industrialisation

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