CEO

Jeanette is the founder and CEO of accelopment Switzerland. She has over 25 years of experience in the acquisition and management of publicly funded projects across different disciplines and sectors, including life sciences  (medical devices, biotech and pharma), ICT, materials, manufacturing, and renewable energies. Specialised in R&D and innovation projects funded by the EU framework programmes, Jeanette holds an MSc in Economic Geography (Universität Bayreuth, DE / Université de Perpignan, FR) and a PhD in European funding programmes (Aberystwyth University, UK).  She is also a qualified Medical Device Consultant (BVMed) and a certified Board Member (Rochester-Bern Executive Program). Thanks to several executive positions in start-ups and technology-driven SMEs, as well as her own entrepreneurial activities, Jeanette knows how to organise projects efficiently, run companies and serve different stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership, management, enthusiasm