Frank Kumli

Frank Kumli is an experienced business professional and innovation leader currently serving as the Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a Member of the Management Board at Basel Area Business & Innovation, a position he has held since January 2019.2 With over 20 years of experience in marketing and business development, Kumli is dedicated to establishing the Basel Area as the Swiss hub for cutting-edge industries.3

Throughout his career, Kumli has held various leadership roles, 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 and Project Team Leader at CarboGen AG
• Project Team Leader at Roche

Kumli's expertise spans investment promotion, innovation promotion, customer advisory, new business development, marketing, and sales. He has developed an extensive network in the life sciences industry, which he leverages to connect companies with resources in the Basel Area.

As a thought leader, Kumli actively participates in industry events and discussions. For example, he recently expressed enthusiasm about participating in Healthcare Innovation Week, including events such as DMEA and BoomSummit24. He is also involved in organizing networking events focused on technology-driven entrepreneurship.5

Kumli is passionate about promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices. He has shown interest in topics such as regeneration and the path to prosperity and sustainability in business.4 His LinkedIn username is kumli, where he shares insights and updates about his work in innovation and entrepreneurship.13