Helga Sands (born 1938, Germany) is one of the most respected and enduring figures in the global longevity movement. For more than 25 years, she has immersed herself in the science of aging, becoming a recognized authority on supplements, metabolic optimization, rejuvenation therapies, and the practical application of emerging research.

Before entering the longevity space, Helga built a distinguished career in international finance. She held influential positions in the financial markets at NatWest and Paine Webber, and became the first female director at Nomura, breaking barriers in an era when senior roles for women in global finance were exceedingly rare. Her analytical rigor, quantitative skill, and strategic insight became hallmarks of her professional identity — qualities that later translated naturally into her scientific work.

Her longevity expertise is grounded in decades of disciplined study, extensive self-experimentation, and direct engagement with the research community. Helga is known for her rigorous evaluation of new therapies and for personally validating any intervention she considers promising. Her intellectual clarity and lived experience have made her a trusted advisor to leading researchers, biotech founders, and clinicians, many of whom rely on her unique combination of scientific understanding and practical insight.

As both an early-stage biotech investor and a philanthropic supporter of research, Helga has helped advance pioneering work in age reversal, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine. She has also supported cultural and scientific institutions, reflecting her belief that longevity must enrich both the body and the human spirit.

Now in her ninth decade, Helga is a vibrant, intellectually fierce, and joyful octogenarian, admired for the insouciance of youth that defines her presence — a fearless curiosity, a freedom from convention, and an embrace of possibility. She stands as a compelling example of what active, engaged longevity can look like.

Her life beyond science is equally remarkable. In London, she is known as a devoted protector of peregrine falcons and other birds of prey, responding at any hour to rescue injured birds and coordinate their care. She travels widely to observe orchids in the wild and brings a refined aesthetic sensibility to interior design. These pursuits reveal the multidimensional nature of her character — a woman who studies life, protects it, and seeks its beauty in many forms.

As co-founder of the KHL Foundation, Helga contributes her expertise, her credibility, her investment acumen, and her deeply engaged spirit. She is committed to ensuring that effective rejuvenation therapies become accessible now — especially for those over 60 who are ready to reclaim vitality, independence, and meaning in the years ahead.

“Longevity is not about resisting age. It is about living intelligently, joyfully, and fully — at every stage of life.”