Frank Kumli is a highly accomplished business professional who is passionate about promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Basel Area. As Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a member of the Management Board at Basel Area Business & Innovation, Frank is on a mission to establish the region as the Swiss hub of the future for cutting-edge industries. He is a seasoned executive who has held various leadership roles over the years, including Management Team Member DayOne at Basel Area Business & Innovation, Advisory Customer Practice Leader at EY, Global Life Sciences Center Senior Manager at EY, New Business Development Manager at Lonza, Divisional Marketing Manager at Solutia (now Carbogen Amcis), Sales Manager at CarboGen AG, Project Team Leader at CarboGen AG, and Project Team Leader at Roche.

Throughout his career, Frank has developed expertise in investment promotion, innovation promotion, customer advisory, new business development, marketing, and sales. He has also developed an extensive network of contacts in the life sciences industry, which he uses to help match companies with resources in the Basel Area. He is a highly respected thought leader in the industry, and his insights and advice are sought after by entrepreneurs and executives alike.