Benjamin Bollmann Email and Phone Number

Leadership & strategy:- Consul of Switzerland in Boston (Head of Post)- Leading a team of 13 people, including 10 in Boston and 3 in New York- Managed significant team developments during the pandemic- Developed and implemented a four-year strategy for Boston and New York- Transversal thematic priorities: climate, health, and quantum- Developed Swissnex’s approach to sustainability, from content to building upgrades- Reframed Swissnex’s presence in New York around arts and creative industriesPartnerships & programming (examples):- Project Quantum, global initiative on quantum science and technology- Swissnex for the Planet, global initiative around “planetary diplomacy”- Climate Ring, Swissnex’s science/tech/art/culture platform at Climate Week NYC- Climate Collider, startup exchange program powered by Swissnex and Innosuisse- Swiss-US Energy Innovation Days, bilateral conference with SFOE/BFE- The Expanding Scope of Design, research report supported by Pro Helvetia- Executive Summer Program on Innovations in Science Diplomacy, course with UNITARSpecial recognitions:- Feature interview in inaugural Swiss Creative Tech Startups Report 2024- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (RSA) from 2020 to 2022

- Initiated CEO Committee to coordinate work across Swissnex locations and HQ- Acting as Chair since its inception- Inspired by “Collaboration Stack” framework developed with US design studio Sosolimited- Responsible for developing Swissnex’s Annual Roadmap of Common Priorities and Actions- Includes both operational and programmatic priorities

- Worked with the CEO on strategy development, operations, and external relations - Acted as Interim CEO from October 2018 to April 2019 (18-people team)- Oversaw programming, partnerships, fundraising, and Pier 17 residents- Deputy representative for Swissnex in Switzerland and the US- Government relations and collaboration with the global Swissnex network- Managerial responsibilities incl. recruitment, cross-team collaboration, and direct reports- Advisor to AI Commons & The Do No Digital Harm Initiative- Designated GlobalSF Rising Leader

- Responsible for Swissnex’s partnerships with academic institutions- Created, fundraised for, and led a broad range of science/tech/art/design initiatives- Those included workshops, events, exhibitions, delegations, and fellowship programs- Examples: Pier 17 Science Studio, Everyone a Humanitarian, Crisis Code, Mental Work, etc.- Special focus on tech & humanitarian action, and digital policy and rights- Played a key role in Swissnex's move to and development of new facilities at Pier 17- Management of one direct report and various fellows coming from Switzerland

Content, design, and strategy:- Clients: EPFL, Swiss National Science Foundation, ABB, LargeNetwork, swissnex India, etc.- Developed concept and design brief for “DataSquare” pavilion of EPFL ArtLab- Jury member of international exhibition design competition for DataSquare- Guest lecturer on information design at Ecole d'arts appliqués, La Chaux-de-FondsExhibition and events:- Exhibition “DataSquare” at EPFL ArtLab, Nov 2016 (opening)- Event “Biohacking Cocktail” to launch European science magazine Technologist, Oct 2014- Exhibition “Swiss Style Reboot,” Construkt Festival, Bangalore, Feb 2015 (via swissnex India)- Talk on information design at Construkt Festival in Bangalore, Feb 2015 (via swissnex India)- Workshop at Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, Feb 2015 (via swissnex India)- Talk on information design at headquarters of Indian IT giant Infosys, Mar 2015Office based at JRP|Ringier, Löwenbräukunst, Zurich

LargeNetwork is a Geneva-based media agency that specializes in providing high-quality content, design, and strategy for public and private organizations.Awards and recognitions:- Received the “Prix Suva des médias” for innovative health journalism- Projects featured in Francesco Franchi's book “Designing News"- Shortlisted twice for the Kantar Information is Beautiful Awards (2012, 2014)Journalism:- Science journalist also covering business, innovation, and art for various Swiss magazines- Magazines produced in-house: Reflex, Swissquote, Hémisphères, In Vivo, Technologist- External media outlets: L’Hebdo, PME Magazine, DADI Magazine, Tribune de Genève, etc.Project management, client liaison, and acquisition:- Managing editor of “KMU Portal” of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)- Launched, developed, and managed new infographics unit and SwissInfographics platform- Communication projects for public, private, and int. organizations (EPFL, SICPA, WIPO, etc.)Exhibitions and events:- Exhibition “Seeing is Believing,” LargeNetwork Gallery, Mar 2012- Talk on information design for the University of Neuchâtel, 2012- Talk on information design at the Zurich University of the Arts, May 2013- Exhibition “Swiss Style Reboot,” Northeastern Univ., June-July 2013 (via swissnex Boston)- Conf. “Information Design and Data Visualization Boston,” June 2013 (via swissnex Boston)- “Swiss Style Reboot” at Shanghai Int. Science & Art Exhibition, Aug 2013 (via swissnex China)

JRP|Ringier is a Swiss publisher of high-quality books on contemporary art:- Assistant editor of Hans-Ulrich Obrist’s “A Brief History of New Music”- Supported the development and production of various other titles

Initial six-month project:- Initiated, developed, and produced the exhibition and booklet “Neural Architectures”- First edition at University of Zurich’s Lichthof (main hall) from Mar-Apr, 2010- Generated media coverage, including Neue Zürcher Zeitung's “Bilder der Innenwelt”Follow-up:- “Science Lunch” workshop at the Zurich University of the Arts, Oct 2010- Developed and produced second booklet “Neural Insights,” Mar 2011 - Second edition of the exhibition: swissnex San Francisco, Mar 2011- Third edition: Sausalito Art Festival, Sept 2011 (via swissnex San Francisco)- Public talk (250+) at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Mar 2012 (via swissnex Boston)- Collaboration with Sebastian Seung on his book “Connectome,” 2012- More information on neurons.ch

- Continued work started during my six-month thesis research (see below)- Co-authored (as one of two “first authors”) a scientific publication on deep learning- Working with renowned scientist, communicator, and TED speaker Sebastian Seung

Complex analysis, linear algebra, and signal processing (five semesters)