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Thomas Werder Schläpfer
Co-Director, Swiss National Science Foundation · Switzerland
✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-10-16
Thomas Werder Schläpfer is the CEO of Swiss National Science Foundation. Schläpfer is based in Switzerland.
Thomas Werder Schläpfer is Co-Director of the Swiss National Science Foundation since April 1, 2025. He holds a PhD in computational science and engineering from ETH Zurich, and previously worked at ABB for nine years in applied research and R&D leadership roles before joining the SNSF in 2017.
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Thomas Werder Schläpfer: FAQ
- Who is Thomas Werder Schläpfer?
- Thomas Werder Schläpfer is the Co-Director of Swiss National Science Foundation, based in Switzerland.
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- Thomas Werder Schläpfer is CEO of Swiss National Science Foundation.