Marco de Polo

Marco De Polo is an experienced professional in the healthcare sector, currently serving as the Global Head of Customer Insights & Accelerator at Roche since January 2006, where responsibilities include designing and implementing the Accelerator program for strategic pipeline investments and developing customer insights-driven growth strategies. Previous roles at Roche encompassed Head of Strategic Insights & Open Innovation, where the focus was on building business model pipelines, and Head of Portfolio Strategy & Global Market Insights, introducing customer opportunity-driven strategies. Marco has also led cross-functional teams for the Accu-Chek Solo Insulin Delivery System development and has experience with Roche Incubator. Additionally, Marco contributes as a mentor and advisor for healthcare startups at MATTER and holds numerous certifications in business design, innovation, and management. Education includes an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology and various qualifications in venture design and innovation methodologies from prestigious institutions.