The Team
Acies Bio was founded in 2006 by a small group of visionary scientists and has since grown to a group of 100+ of passionate team players, excited about science and innovative solutions in biotechnology, synthetic biology and precision fermentation. Microbiologists, molecular biologists, chemists and bioprocessing specialists, with more than 25 PhDs, we are all driven by ambition to bring new ideas to life.
DR. ŠTEFAN FUJS
DIRECTOR, CO-FOUNDER
As a leading expert in microbiology and fermentation process development, and over a decade of managerial experience, dr. Fujs directs the daily operations and oversees business activities of the company.
DR. ENEJ KUŠČER
DIRECTOR, CO-FOUNDER
With scientific background in pharmaceutical biotechnology, strong entrepreneurial skills and extensive managerial and leadership experience, dr. Kuščer provides the strategic guidance to the company.
DR. GREGOR KOSEC
R&D DIRECTOR, co-founder
With a passion for science and new bioproduct development dr. Kosec oversees the company’s internal R&D processes by combining insight into market needs provided by our numerous industrial partners and latest scientific discoveries.
Dr. Martin Kavšček
HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
With a strong background in microbial biotechnology and a focus on strategic growth, dr. Kavšček identifies and pursues new commercial opportunities. By aligning the company’s advanced microbial technology platforms with evolving industry needs, he bridges science and market application to drive new partnerships and product development initiatives.
DR. Mirjan Švagelj
DIRECTOR OF BIOPROCESSING
With a passion for science and technology, dr. Švagelj oversees the Bioprocessing unit where precision fermentation, scale up and downstream development come to life. With over a decade of experience in biotechnology, he strives for the industrialization of microbial technologies.
Dr. Vasilka Magdevska
DIRECTOR OF SYNBIO
Dr. Magdevska leads the Synthetic Biology Business Unit, overseeing projects and driving the development of the company’s core technologies. With a strong background in microbial genetics and biotechnology, she manages cross-functional teams and supports platform innovation. Dr. Magdevska is also deeply involved in the development of the company’s protein production platform, supporting innovation and industrial application.
DR. MATEVŽ KMET
HEAD OF Operations
With a background in chemistry and professional experience spanning pharmaceutical R&D, regulatory affairs, sales, and investment banking, dr. Kmet oversees the company’s administrative operations, commercial processes, and legal affairs, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across business functions.
Metka Ule Novak
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
As Head of HR at Acies Bio, Metka Ule Novak has spent the last ten years leading the company’s people strategy and supporting its organizational growth. She also manages the coordination of grant initiatives. With a background in international relations, her experience spans financial management in an international holding and co-founding an open innovation platform focused on youth empowerment.