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Frank Desiere - PhD MBA

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Chief Executive Officer at CorTec
📍 Switzerland

As CEO of CorTec, Frank Desiere is a visionary leader dedicated to commercializing breakthrough science in neurotechnology and brain-computer interfaces. With a PhD from ETH Zürich and an MBA from IMD, he leverages his experience from Roche and Nestlé to transform complex innovations into scalable businesses. Colleagues describe him as visionary, pragmatic, and entrepreneurial.

Beyond his executive role, Frank is deeply invested in fostering the next wave of health innovation. He serves as President and Angel Investor for the MEDKAP Investor Association and dedicates time as a startup coach for Basel Area Business & Innovation, guiding emerging companies in the digital health sector.

He is the President of an angel investor association and also the Chairman of the Board for a dental technology company.

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Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Switzerland
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Priorities

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Brain-Computer Interfaces
He is pioneering fully implantable, closed-loop BCI systems at CorTec to restore human functions and treat neurological disorders, frequently speaking on recent breakthroughs.
Commercializing Science
His career is defined by transforming complex scientific innovations from neurotech and life sciences into market-ready, profitable business ventures.
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Career

Work history

Chief Executive Officer
CorTec
Non Executive Board Director - Verwaltungsrat
Ivoclar
Advisory Board Council Member & Startup Coach DayOne Health 4.0
Basel Area Business & Innovation
President & Angel Investor
MEDKAP Investor Association
Chairman of the Board - Präsident des Verwaltungsrats
iTOOTH
In the press

Media appearances

CorTec Welcomes Dr. Frank Desiere as Chief Executive Officer. Featured in CorTec (cortec-neuro.com)
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HealthTech Investment Forum – Presentation by CEO Dr. Frank Desiere. Featured in CorTec (cortec-neuro.com)
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Education
PhD
ETH Zürich
MBA
IMD
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