Global collective
Three continents.
One goal.
AVA-X is a collective spanning Switzerland, South Africa, and the United States, building the world's most stress-tested AI video intelligence.
- EuropeSwitzerland
- AfricaSouth Africa
- AmericasUnited States
The collective
Engineered in Switzerland.
Built for American sovereignty.
AVA-X engineers Swiss-made AI for facial recognition, natural language analysis, and video intelligence. Precision systems designed for U.S. agencies, critical infrastructure, and enterprise operators who refuse to compromise on control.
Research, product, and deployment aligned to deliver sovereign AI video intelligence: data stays yours, decisions stay American.
Our Mission
The world's most stress-tested AI video intelligence
As AVA-X, we equip organizations with tools for investigations, live surveillance, and secure access, systems engineered in Switzerland and proven under pressure in Africa and beyond. One collective. One standard. Built to hold up where it matters.
The team
People who build systems that hold in the field.
Across AVA-X, researchers, vision engineers, security specialists, and product designers work as one: Swiss discipline meeting African operational reality.
Our Leadership Team
Filter by region to see who leads AVA-X in Africa, the Americas, or Europe, or view everyone together.
Christian Fehrlin
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
AVA-X
Christian's vision and entrepreneurship drive the strategic direction of SAFEZA AVA-X across the collective.
Armand de Beer
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
SAFEZA AVA-X / AVA-X, Inc.
Leading SAFEZA's mission to commercialise Swiss-engineered AI video intelligence across Africa and allied markets.
Tobias Steyer
Co-Founder & Chairman
SAFEZA AVA-X / AVA-X, Inc.
Guiding SAFEZA's growth, partnerships, and network from the board as the collective expands into new markets.
Marco Schmid
Chief Operating Officer
AVA-X
Operational excellence and technology depth to scale products and delivery across global markets.
Michael Winter
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer
SAFEZA AVA-X / AVA-X, Inc.
Financial leadership focused on scalable growth, partnerships, and long-term operational strength.
Sparkly Mokgosi
Chief Government Officer
SAFEZA AVA-X
Leading defense and government operations, stress-testing AI for South African conditions and real-world complexity.
Juan Solms
Chief Commercial Officer
SAFEZA AVA-X
Driving new business and commercial growth, bringing SAFEZA AVA-X into markets and partnerships that matter.
Jordan Gigg
Chief Platform Officer
SAFEZA AVA-X / AVA-X, Inc.
Leading platform and full-stack engineering, building the systems that power SAFEZA AVA-X products at scale.
Johan Brink
Chief Technical Officer
SAFEZA AVA-X
Deep experience in on-the-ground deployment and support, ensuring technology performs where operations happen.
Austyn Cohen
Chief Operations Officer
SAFEZA AVA-X
Running field operations and support so SAFEZA AVA-X stays reliable across every deployment.
Gilbert François Duivesteijn
Co-Founder
AVA-X
Driving groundbreaking AI research and development, pushing what visual intelligence can achieve.
Innovation
Commitment to Excellence and Innovation
Across the AVA-X collective, every algorithm and every deployment is measured against one bar: AI video intelligence that survives real-world stress, not just the lab.
Cutting-Edge Research
We're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in facial recognition and AI technologies.
Advanced Algorithms
Our proprietary algorithms deliver industry-leading accuracy and performance in diverse environments.
Rapid Deployment
Designed for quick integration, our solutions minimize implementation time while maximizing impact.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly enhance our technology based on real-world feedback and emerging research.
Ready to transform your security infrastructure?
Talk to the AVA-X collective about stress-tested AI video intelligence for your organization.