Health Tech Cluster Switzerland

Dr. med. Gieri Cathomas studied medicine at the University of Zurich and Berlin’s Humboldt University. He worked for a short time as a doctor, but has now spent over ten years as an entrepreneur in the health sector. As well as lecturing in health sector management at the University of Zurich’s Faculty of Medicine and supporting and promoting health tech start-ups, he is working to establish an independent ecosystem in the Swiss health sector. As a cluster manager, he looks after Health Tech Cluster Switzerland’s start-up programme.

Dr. Patrick Dümmler studied economics at the University of Zurich and wrote his dissertation on the medical technology industry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. He has worked in various roles within life sciences for more than ten years. For example, he acted as a management consultant for Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and Helbling Business Advisors, established the export-focused Medtech Switzerland platform, and headed up Hocoma’s B2C division as Chief Officer. Patrick Dümmler is now a Senior Fellow at Avenir Suisse. As a cluster manager, he supports the cluster with his scientific expertise and excellent knowledge of the sector.

Santina Müller completed a commercial apprenticeship with a vocational baccalaureate and then qualified as a business economist. During her professional career, she worked as an office manager for around 15 years, including in the IT and consulting industry. In 2024, she set up her own business as a virtual assistant and supports the cluster management in all administrative matters and manages events.

Stefan Leuthold has far-reaching industry experience in development, production, sales and business development, and holds an International Executive MBA. A graduate in mechanical and plastics engineering, he brings valuable knowledge of technologies, processes and innovations to the table. As a cluster manager at Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, he is primarily responsible for supporting and linking up members and partners.

Sabrina Keinersdorfer began her career in corporate marketing at the Hirslanden Group. She later moved to the gardening and construction industry before setting up her own business. The focus of her company is on marketing consulting and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. She is also responsible for communication and marketing at the Health Tech Cluster Switzerland.