Business Advisory Committee

Dr. Sabina R. Korfmann-Bodenmann

Chairwoman

Dr. Sabina R. Korfmann-Bodenmann is a specialist in the financial sector, who gained international experience in the US and India. After a successful banking career, Sabina founded Korfmann Corporate Communications Consulting AG (KCCC) in 2001, a communications company exclusively specialized in financial institutions.

Dr. Rüdiger Schmid-Kühnhöfer

Member

Dr. Schmid-Kühnhöfer serves as Managing Partner & Co-Founder of the investment group Deutsche Invest as well as Managing Partner of DI Capital Solutions. Rüdiger supports several organizations in the financial services and property industries as a board member, advisor, investor and founder.

Daniel Gutenberg

Member

Daniel Gutenberg is a prominent figure in the world of venture capital and investment, known for his exceptional contributions to the Swiss startup landscape. In 1991, he founded Gutenberg Communication Systems, a company that achieved significant success. Following the sale of Gutenberg Communication Systems AG to the Telindus Group in 2000, he continued to make a substantial impact on the business world.

Dr. Thomas Ladner

Member

Dr. Thomas Ladner, Board Member and Secretary of the Board, became in 2002 the youngest partner at Meyerlustenberger Lachenal, one of Switzerland's leading law firms, where he specialized in private equity and M&A. From 2000 to 2004, Thomas lectured on corporate law and contract law at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), from where he also holds a Ph.D.

Burkhard Frey

Member

Burkhard Frey is a well-known executive in the Basel region who has held various leading positions in cantonal administration and private sector.

Manuel Ebner

Member

Manuel Ebner is an expert in corporate finance, business strategy, corporate development, management consulting, and financial services. He graduated in engineering and economics from Stanford University and completed his MBA (Arjay Miller Scholar) at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Martin Gasser

Member

Martin Gasser is a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with background in international technology firms. In addition, Martin Gasser is engaged as non-executive board member as well as finance expert for several SMEs.

Sergey Shneyerson

Member

Sergey Shneyerson is a founding partner of Basil Street Advisory, a strategy, private equity, and M&A advisory business. Previously, Sergey was Partner with Exigen Capital, USA, where he led the firm’s investment activities.

Dr. Erik Amble

Member

Erik Amble is the Chairman and founder of NeoMed Management in 1997. NeoMed has raised and managed 6 funds that are specialised in investments in the healthcare industry.