Hans-Peter Frank
Dynamic and internationally recognized executive with 25+ years of experience developing and commercializing biotech parks and innovation clusters worldwide. Proven track record of turning underutilized infrastructure into thriving, investment attracting ecosystems—aligning scientific, industrial, and governmental stakeholders. A strategic advisor to national biotech initiatives, including Shanghai BioInitiative part of Shanghai’s initative to become a global hub, NEOM Biotech Sector and Park Innovaare largest base research translational initiative in Switzerland in collaboration with Paul Scherrer Institute, I specialize in business development and innovation management that transforms labs into centers of translational research, startup growth, and pharmaceutical partnerships. Having successfully guided large-scale cluster development in Switzerland, Boston, Shanghai, and the Netherlands, I bring deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, infrastructure repurposing, and commercialization strategies. My focus is to unlock the full potential of the customer by driving global recognition, occupancy, research-industry collaboration, and investment traction, all aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. A former McKinsey consultant and PwC partner, I’ve built and guided high-performing interdisciplinary teams, harmonized public-private partnerships, and led implementation at the intersection of policy, science, and commercial value.