We’re on a mission

We believe that sport is crucial for a healthy and fulflling life. Ice skating and other ice sports are especially benefcial activities. Our goal is that everyone on this planet can enjoy ice skating in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. The only way to achieve this is to constantly innovate, listen to athletes and clients and build the best ice skating solution. Period.

The founders of Glice were appalled by the enormous amounts of energy and water needed for the production of conventional ice. On the other hand, being athletes themselves, they knew that only with a truly revolutionary, new development in the field of synthetic ice top hockey players and figure skaters would actually accept artificial ice as a real alternative
to frozen ice.

Hence, a team of athletes and scientists was formed to achieve this ambitious goal. The result was Glice, which soon became the world’s top selling synthetic ice
product.

Leadership Team

Viktor Meier

CEO & Co-Founder

Toni Vera

COO & Co-Founder

Mark Winter

CEO Glice North America

Michael Vettiger

Head Global Support

Laura Moya

Finance Director

Stephan Vollenweider

CFO

Marc Despodt

Global Rink Sucsess Director

Tassilo Schwarz

I.B.D. Director

Marc Bjerring

Chief Marketing Officer

Dan Frolec

Global Head of Sales
& Partner Success

James Carrillo

Director of Production & Logistics

Glice News

How Harvard Transformed a Campus Plaza Into a Winter Wonderland — With Synthetic Ice and Bumper Cars

When tradition met innovation, winter at Harvard became more sustainable, more joyful, and more community-focused than ever before. Winter at Harvard University has always been about connection—between students, faculty, and the broader Cambridge community. But this past season, the university did something entirely new: they turned their iconic plaza into a sparkling winter destination using […]

A Magical Holiday Rink Above Broadway: The Grand Hyatt Nashville’s Winter Wonderland

From Swimming to Skating This holiday season, the Grand Hyatt Nashville went above and beyond to create a memorable experience for guests. Located on the hotel’s rooftop, the ice rink provided a unique and festive atmosphere, offering stunning views of the iconic Broadway Street below. But how did this extraordinary rink come to be? According […]

Ice skating instead of skiing: The innovative alternative on synthetic ice

The Alpine region is known worldwide for its breathtaking landscapes and traditional skiing. Year after year, thousands of tourists flock to the Alps to enjoy the snow-covered slopes. However, not everyone is an avid skier or has access to the often crowded ski slopes. What if there was an alternative that was just as […]