Markus completed his doctoral studies in materials science at ETH Zurich and proceeded to build a distinguished career in process and product development. He served as the Manager of Production Engineering at Sensirion AG, followed by a tenure as Manager of Advanced Materials and Technologies at Sonova AG. To enhance his engineering expertise, he attained a Master’s in Advanced Studies in Management, Technology, and Economics (MAS ETH MTEC) from ETH Zurich. In 2021, Markus embarked on a role with the Canton Zurich’s Division of Business and Economic Development, initially as a Project Manager overseeing the high-tech sector. This year, he advanced to Co-Lead the Division. Alongside his commitments to the Canton, Markus also imparts knowledge as a lecturer in Innovation and Technology Management at the OST University of Applied Sciences in Rapperswil.