Frank H. Vial

Leadership agency helping to create and lead remarkable organizations with clarity, critical thinking and compelling narrative.

swissnex San Francisco connects the dots between Switzerland and North America in science, education, art, and innovation. swissnex is a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas in science, education, art, and innovation. Startups can access customized programs, targeted introductions, Market Entry and Market Validation Camps, office infrastructure, and contacts in the heart of San Francisco.

Working with boutique firms, challenger brands, tech startups and innovation networks: Led strategy and marketing for a new wearable category, defined a brand platform evolution for a global gaming leader, created brand vision story for a global sustainable energy leader, articulated brand purpose, messaging and identity for a rapid prototyping startup and rebranded a leading open-source data analytics company. Also currently working on creating a new brand for a major global stealth venture.

Reporting to Global Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director, responsible for brand strategy, client management and new business development. Led brand strategy and branding programs across wide range of categories, such as automotive, energy, entertainment, financial services, mobile and enterprise technology and sustainability services.

Responsible for business development, strategy development and client management across South-East Asia and India.

Backpacked around the world in 18 months across China, Southeast-Asia, Brazil, Europe, Mexico and North America. Back in Singapore, co- founded and ran wildsource: as a boutique consultancy focused on Asian innovation.

Helped start-up the Tokyo office of marchFIRST, a strategic internet professional services firm in Joint Venture with Dentsu. Dentsu is one of the worlds' largest advertising communication groups.

Worked in a pan-European role in Internet strategy, client and project management for key clients and seconded to Shell's Consumer Innovation Group.