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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A passionate entrepreneur and co-managing director for several years of a food delivery service. He developed food concepts & logistics solutions and has well-founded experience in finance, business development and operations. With his start-up expertise and business expertise, he supports founders in realizing their visions.
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Innovation experts
Technology and Innovation Funding | Innosuisse Mentor
Leendert den Haan is an accredited Innosuisse Innovation Mentor who supports SMEs with technology-driven innovation projects. A qualified engineer, he brings experience from the aerospace, medical technology, plastics and automotive industries and connects companies with research institutions and funding partners.
Food Innovation | Swiss Food Research
Dr. Lucas Grob is CEO of Swiss Food Research and holds a doctorate in food process engineering from ETH Zurich. He helps companies turn scientific knowledge into tangible food innovations and connects them with suitable research and industry partners.
Digital Business Models and Product Development | mühlemann+popp
Markus Popp is co-founder and CEO of mühlemann+popp, where he develops digital products and business models. An ETH MTEC graduate, he combines technology, product development and business model innovation.
Technology and Innovation Expert | Hightech Zentrum Aargau (HTZ)
Renato Franchetto combines technical expertise with a strong business perspective. With a background in electrical engineering and business administration, he supports SMEs with product, process and business model innovation and brings experience from international companies, turnarounds and start-ups.
Technology and Innovation Expert | Hightech Zentrum Aargau (HTZ)
Thomas Knecht is a materials scientist specialising in product development and medical technology. He supports innovation projects from initial feasibility assessment through to industrialisation, drawing on experience from start-ups, large corporations and development projects.
Technology and Innovation Expert | Hightech Zentrum Aargau (HTZ)
Christoph Brunschwiler is an ETH Zurich-trained food scientist specialising in product, process and materials development. His experience ranges from analytics and applied research to the industrialisation of new production lines and the management of research and development projects.
Technology and Innovation Expert | Hightech Zentrum Aargau (HTZ)
Marco Romanelli combines expertise in electrical engineering and business administration with many years of experience in knowledge and technology transfer. He supports SMEs with high-tech, materials and nanotechnology projects and helps them establish suitable research and development partnerships.
Digital Transformation and Innovation Strategy | Digitalrat
Kevin Klak advises SME management teams and boards on digitalisation, technology and innovation. As an independent digital advisor, he assesses opportunities, risks and emerging business models and translates digital topics into concrete business decisions.
Processes, ERP and Digital Implementation | busch-consulting
Roger Busch combines more than 20 years of IT experience with operational leadership experience as a COO and CEO. He supports SMEs with process analysis, the selection of ERP and software systems, and the structured implementation of digital transformation projects.