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Christof Kloepper

CEO at Basel Area Business & Innovation

Christof Kloepper has a diverse work experience in executive roles in various organizations. In 2011, they served as the CEO and Member of the Administrative Council at Technologiepark Basel, which provides office space and services to tech start-ups. From 2012 to 2015, they were the CEO and co-founder of i-net - innovation networks switzerland, where they promoted innovation and provided advisory services to companies in the technology fields. In 2016, they became the CEO of Basel Area Business & Innovation, a joint platform for driving innovation and promoting the Basel region as a business location. Since 2018, they have been the Chief Executive Officer of Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area.

Christof Kloepper's education history includes multiple degrees and programs. Christof began their academic journey in 1996 at Universität Trier, where they pursued a Diplom degree in Economics, Geography, and Business Administrations. Christof completed this program in 2003.

In 1999, Kloepper enrolled in the Ph.D. program at Clark University, specializing in Economic Geography. This program lasted until 2000.

Following their time at Clark University, Kloepper enrolled at the University of Basel in 2003, where they completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Economics and Economic Geography in 2006.

In 2004, Kloepper briefly served as a Visiting Researcher at The Ohio State University.

In 2023, Kloepper participated in an executive education program at INSEAD, focusing on Leading for Results. The duration of this program is not specified.

Overall, Kloepper has a diverse educational background, with degrees and programs in economics, economic geography, and business administration.

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  • CEO

    January, 2016 - present