Health Tech Cluster Switzerland

Organisation

Management board Articles of Association

Vision

The Health Tech Cluster Switzerland (HTCS) connects the players of the health tech community in Switzerland. It offers its members the leading working and exchange platform for relevant topics and issues within this ecosystem. This results in innovative and sustainable solutions that further develop the health ecosystem and increase the benefits for society.

Mission

The HTCS is a Swiss-based, internationally networked cluster. It is funded by membership fees, donations, events and small projects on behalf of its members.

Management

The cluster managers identify potential members and maintain relationships with them. This enables them to form relevant insights and establish profitable partnerships.

Patrick Dümmler

Cluster manager

patrick.duemmler@healthtech.ch
+41 76 532 53 16

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

Administration and events

santina.mueller@healthtech.ch
+41 78 713 32 34

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

Cluster manager

stefan.leuthold@healthtech.ch
+41 79 508 84 28

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

Marketing & Communication

sabrina.keinersdorfer@healthtech.ch
+41 76 562 74 80

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.

What our members say

"bbv is a member of the HTCS because industry exchange is important to us. It gives us the opportunity to network with key players. We also value the insight into current market trends, which help us identify trends early on and incorporate new ideas directly into our offerings for the medtech and healthcare sectors."

Martin Egloff, Sales Managerbbv Software Services AG

"As an engineering company with a strong focus on medical devices, membership of HTCS helps us forge and maintain new contacts. Direct access to corporate decision-makers and informal networking opportunities bring added value for all sides."

Andy Tonazzi, CEOKonplan Systemhaus AG

"The cluster managers linked us up with another HTCS member, which has resulted in a successful collaboration. Without this valuable encouragement, the partnership would probably never have formed."

Günter Bergmann, CEOSuisse Technology Partners AG

‘As a member, we benefit enormously from the cluster's diverse network of contacts and cross-industry expertise. I particularly appreciate the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, which makes building new partnerships very easy. For us, the HTCS is so much more than just a network - it's an inspiring space for genuine collaboration.”

Christian Ebner, PartnerRentsch Partner AG

"The events that HTCS runs are relevant and inspiring. As well as the presentations, I enjoy meeting experts from all areas of the health tech community. I’m looking forward to future in-person events – once Covid-19 allows."

James Hiscock, Director, NPIs & Strategic PartnershipsVifor Pharma AG

Management Board

Dr. iur. Christian Wind (Chairman)

Bratschi AG

Partner

Uwe Oberländer (Vice-Chairman)

Roche Diagnostics International AG

Head of Instrument Operations Network

Patrick Heinz (Vice-Chairman)

ÖKK Kranken- und Unfallversicherungen AG

Head of Services / member of management team

Joachim Brand

BoomingShing Europe Medical AG

Business Consultant

Urs Durrer

Canton Schwyz

Director of Office for Economy

Dr. Rainer N. Grünig

Lisentis GmbH

Managing Partner

Ricardo Iglesias

HOCH Health Ostschweiz

Deputy Head of Real Estate & Operations Department

Prof. Dr. Agathe Koller

OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences

Head of the Institute for Lab Automation and Mechatronics (ILT)

Nils I. Øyo

Medica Medizinische Laboratorien AG

Site Manager

Vincent Revol

CSEM AG

VP Leader Business Unit Ind4.0 and Life Science

Fabian Streiff

Canton Zurich

Head of Economic Development