Guy van der Walt

Co-Founder

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland16 yrs 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in European market development for semiconductor equipment.
Proven track record in business development and strategic partnerships.
Innovator with patented solutions in mechanical sealing technology.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B market development expert in the semiconductor and technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentMarket ResearchCommercial StrategyBusiness AdministrationFinancial OversightMergers & Acquisitions (m&a)Client Relationship Management

Other Skills

Semiconductor IndustryMarket DevelopmentCompetitive IntelligenceOpportunity AssessmentStrategic PartnershipsOperations & Compliance ManagementDue DiligenceBusiness Relationship ManagementPrivate EquityCommodity TradingOperationsInternational LogisticsInvestment Thesis DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)Multi-agent Systems

About

I work in European market development for Thermco Systems, supporting growth across semiconductor equipment markets in Europe. My role centres on market research, account targeting, commercial positioning, and helping turn technical capability into relevant customer dialogue. I am especially interested in the use of AI to improve research quality, insight generation, and commercial execution in complex industrial markets. My background includes business development, venture building, strategic analysis, and managing opportunities across multiple jurisdictions. I am most effective where technical detail and commercial reality need to be brought together clearly and practically. Based in Zürich.

Experience

Thermco systems limited

European Market Development

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

I work in European market development for Thermco Systems, a UK manufacturer of horizontal tube furnaces and wet processing equipment for the semiconductor industry.
My role focuses on market research, account targeting, commercial positioning, and supporting business development across selected European opportunities. I help translate technical equipment capability into relevant commercial dialogue and use structured research and AI-supported workflows to improve insight quality and execution.

Semiconductor IndustryBusiness DevelopmentMarket ResearchCommercial StrategyMarket Development

Aio growth capital fund

Director

May 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs · Remote

Supported fund operations, banking, bookkeeping, and administrative oversight to help ensure disciplined execution and responsible capital management.

Business AdministrationOperations & Compliance ManagementFinancial Oversight

Tiguri

5 roles

Founder / Inventor

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

Plugzit GmbH
Invented and patented a reusable mechanical sealing solution for above-ground swimming pools, with responsibility for concept development, product design, IP, and evaluation of commercialisation pathways.

Founder

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Co-founded a location-based VR entertainment venture in the UK, with responsibility spanning concept development, fundraising support, fit-out, operations coordination, branding, marketing, and customer experience.

Fractional Chief Commercial Officer

Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs

trueVRsystems – Zürich | Fractional CCO
Supported international commercial expansion through partnership development, licensing discussions, and rollout coordination, contributing to the establishment of 12 centres across five countries.

Project Development Manager

Apr 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Takoradi Green Campus
Supported the development of a student housing and sustainability project in Ghana, including financial modelling, investment documentation, stakeholder coordination, and integration of green infrastructure concepts.

Founder / Director

Jan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 2 mos

Independent venture and business development platform focused on commercial research, strategic positioning, and opportunity development across industrial, technology, and growth markets.
Work has included market analysis, business case development, partnership exploration, commercial structuring, and support for early-stage and developing opportunities across multiple jurisdictions.

Business DevelopmentCommercial StrategyCompetitive IntelligenceOpportunity AssessmentStrategic Partnerships

Helvetia wealth ag

Head of Special Projects

Nov 2005 – Oct 2012 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Zürich

Worked on strategic and special projects including M&A-related initiatives, partnership development, due diligence coordination, and support for cross-border growth activity. Contributed to transactions that helped consolidate approximately CHF 1.1B in assets under administration.

Business DevelopmentMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Strategic PartnershipsDue DiligenceBusiness Relationship Management