Frank Kumli

Frank Kumli is a self-employed professional based in the Basel Metropolitan Area, focusing on future-thinking, strategy, and innovation. He currently serves as the Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Basel Area Business & Innovation, a position he has held since January 2019. His work involves promoting collaborative innovation in sectors such as Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Production Technologies through initiatives like Therapeutic Innovation, Healthcare Innovation, and Industrial Transformation.1

Previously, Kumli was a leader in the Advisory Customer Practice at EY, where he supported Life Sciences clients in achieving commercial excellence and digital transformation from 2012 to 2017. His experience also includes roles at Roche, where he managed projects related to flavor and fragrance discovery, and he has contributed to the development of strategies in the Pharma, Medtech, and Biotech sectors during his tenure at EY.1

Kumli holds various certifications, including those in neuroeconomics and consumer neuroscience, and is actively involved in discussions around innovation in healthcare and digital transformation.23