Board of the Greater Zurich Area Foundation

Carmen Walker Späh
Carmen Walker Späh (Chairman)
Canton of Zurich, Government Councillor
Daniel Previdoli
Daniel Previdoli (Vice Chairman)
Zürcher Kantonalbank, Member of the Executive Board
Juan Beer
Juan Beer
Zurich Insurance Company, CEO Zurich Switzerland
Marcus Caduff
Marcus Caduff
Canton of Grisons, Government Councillor
Urban Camenzind
Urban Camenzind
Canton of Uri, Government Councillor
Paolo Di Stefano SwissLife
Paolo Di Stefano
Swiss Life, Head Real Estate Switzerland
Karin Hauser
Karin Hauser
Canton of Zurich, Department of Economic Affairs, Deputy Secretary General
Michael Künzle
Michael Künzle
City of Winterthur, Mayor
Karin Lenzlinger, Zürcher Handelskammer
Dr. Karin Lenzlinger
Zürcher Handelskammer, President
Marianne Lienhard
Marianne Lienhard
Canton of Glarus, Government Councillor
Gianfranco Lot, Swiss Re
Gianfranco Lot
Swiss Re, Chief Underwriting Officer P&C Reinsurance & Country President Switzerland
Corine Mauch
Corine Mauch
City of Zurich, Mayor
Patrick O. Müller, UBS
Patrick O. Müller
UBS, Managing Director and Regional Director UBS Zurich
Hanspeter Rhyner
Hanspeter Rhyner
Zuger Kantonalbank, CEO
Gian Andrea Schmid
Dr. Gian Andrea Schmid
Canton of Zurich, Department of Economic Affairs, Secretary General
Elisabeth Stark
Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Stark
University of Zurich, Vice President Research
Petra Steimen-Rickenbacher
Petra Steimen-Rickenbacher
Canton of Schwyz, Government Councillor
Dino Tamagni
Dino Tamagni
Canton of Schaffhausen, Government Councillor
Silvia Thalmann-Gut
Silvia Thalmann-Gut
Canton of Zug, Government Councillor
Christian Vitta
Dr. Christian Vitta
Canton of Ticino, Government Councillor
Kaspar E.A. Wenger
Kaspar E.A. Wenger
Holcim Schweiz, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Vanessa Wood
Prof. Dr. Vanessa Wood
ETH Zurich, Vice President for Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations
Brigit Wyss
Brigit Wyss
Canton of Solothurn, Government Councillor

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Zurich AI Festival brings international format to the business region
World-class event: Zurich AI Festival introduces an international format to the region. Focus on Responsible AI: The AI+X Summit as a Scientific Highlight. Accessible to all: Over 5,000 visitors expected, open formats, strong partners.
Greater Zurich’s Deep Tech edge: 10 startups you’ll want to watch
Meet 10 standout Deep Tech startups from the Greater Zurich Area, where university spinouts, world-class AI talent, and visionary founders are driving advances in robotics, machine learning, biotech, and sustainability. Featured in the Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025, these companies show why the region leads Europe’s innovation race.
"Europe is our power-up": How FunPlus is leveraging the continent's talent to conquer the global gaming industry
Global gaming company FunPlus has grown into a powerhouse with nearly 2,000 employees and key offices in Zurich, Barcelona, and Lisbon. Founded in Silicon Valley, it strategically expanded to Europe to access top game development talent and connect with international markets. Greater Zurich plays a central role in FunPlus’ global expansion across the $200+ billion gaming industry. 
Start-up Weekend Uri 2025
From September 13 to 15 2025, creative minds will gather in Altdorf to refine their start-up ideas – supported by experienced coaches, inspiring Alpine surroundings, and a strong regional network. Organized by the Uri Office of Economic Affairs and partners, the event offers the perfect mix of innovation, community, and quality of life. Apply by June 13!

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