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.

After completing her basic commercial training, Nadja Leutert trained as a management assistant. Initially in the travel industry, she later joined ABB Switzerland, where she was head of the business performance secretariat. As assistant to the head of the Schwyz Department of Commerce, she continues to be involved in a wide range of activities. In addition, she heads the secretariat of Schwyz Next, the cantonal business platform for innovation. At the HTCS, she supports the cluster management in all administrative matters and manages the 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.