We support you on your journey

The Ahead team consists of experienced founders, advisors and mentors. We look forward to getting to know you!

Executive Office

Entrepreneur and CEO with over 20 years of cross-industry experience in strategy, innovation, digitalisation, and business development – with a strong focus on implementation and transformation. She is motivated by actively contributing to a sustainable, future-oriented economic region in Zurich, supporting entrepreneurs and businesses with heart, expertise, and a hands-on mindset.

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Marketing and branding expert with over 20 years of experience in both agency and corporate environments. Founder and co-managing director of a brand and digital agency specialising in marketing, sales, and digitalisation. Combines hands-on experience with academic expertise from a master’s degree in marketing and further business education. At Ahead, he supports entrepreneurs with great enthusiasm – offering practical advice grounded in strategic thinking.

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Strategist with solid experience in start-ups, innovation projects, and company-wide transformation programmes. Has supported strategic initiatives in start-ups, corporates, consulting projects, and applied university programmes – from developing new business models to product strategy and successful market launches. Excited to turn ideas into practical solutions at Ahead that strengthen the innovation and competitiveness of SMEs in the Canton of Zurich.

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Qualified banking professional with many years of leadership experience in managing and organising associations. She enjoys shaping organisational structures and ensuring that teams work efficiently and with joy. At Ahead, she is inspired by the meaningful work in a co-operative environment.

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With a strong interest in the diversity of people and ideas, she supports founders in bringing their visions to life. As an experienced CEO and founder in communication & design, education, and real estate, she offers a cross-industry perspective on the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship across the entire lifecycle. She takes great joy in guiding founders in both their professional and personal growth.

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Board

Thomas Koller

Chairman of the Board, Kollernext GmbH

Yves Bisang

Board Member, Head of Economic Development, City of Zurich

Anita Martinecz Fehér

Board Member, Office for Economic Affairs, Canton of Zurich

Michael Loosli

Board Member, Zürcher Kantonalbank

Florian Gunz Niedermann

Board Member, Walder Wyss Ltd.

Advisors

Founder and owner of a consulting firm. Former head of a profit center at a trading company and member of the extended executive board of an electronics company. MBA, FH Engineer, organizational developer. 20 years of experience in start-up consulting.

Full-time project manager at Zürcher Kantonalbank and advisor at Ahead, specializing in marketing and offer development. B.Sc. in Business Communication and MAS in Business Consulting.

E-commerce and Online Communication

Founder of the digital agency “Werkstatt für Digitales” since 2014 and active with his own online shops such as appenzeller-gurt.com, pop-up-cards.ch, and batticuore.ch. Master’s degree in Communication Sciences.

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Insurance

Over 20 years in the insurance business, with experience as a client advisor for insurers and insurance brokers. Since 2024, mandate lead in insurance brokerage at Neutrass AG. Certified insurance specialist with a focus on personal and social insurance.

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Industrial Design & Product Development

Industrial designer MA since 2014 with his own design agency (reframe.ch) in Zurich. Specialized in innovation in product and brand identity. Main jury member of the Swiss Technology Awards 2017 and former lecturer at Tecnológico de Monterrey and IBERO.

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Branding, Graphic Design & Communication

In branding for around 16 years. Studied visual communication at ZHDK and business communications at HWZ. After roles in various branding agencies, now self-employed as a brand, graphic, and communications consultant.

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Mentors

Owner of a culinary event agency with a cooking studio

Always seeking new challenges. A tireless all-rounder and creative spirit with a strong network and talent for improvisation.

Managing Director, Business and IT Consulting

SME entrepreneur for 30 years with a strong network and extensive experience in the e-commerce sector.

Owner of a personal training gym

Creative doer with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to push people beyond what they think they’re capable of.

Tax Consultant and Business Coach

Over 30 years of experience advising and coaching SME entrepreneurs, with a focus on financial management

Employed, responsible for Marketing and Sales

Expert in marketing, strategy, and employee development, with broad industry experience.

Owner of Living Mindful Maurer and Managing Partner at Living Sense Executive GmbH (Academy for Holistic Leadership & Mentoring)

Extensive experience as Managing Director at financial institutions and as an independent entrepreneur and founder, with a strong network