Chief Financial Officer

Remo Anceschi has been Chief Financial Officer at the University of Basel since 1 May 2026. In this role, he is responsible for the University’s financial governance, in particular budgeting, financial planning and the annual financial statements.

He has many years of leadership experience in finance and brings in-depth knowledge of both the healthcare and higher education sectors. Most recently, he served as CFO of the St. Clara Group AG. Prior to that, he was responsible for the Finance and Services function at the Cantonal Hospital Baselland for many years. Remo Anceschi holds a degree in Business Administration (HWV) and has extensive expertise in financial management, controlling and reporting. He is well acquainted with the regional structures and institutional framework of the University of Basel and is highly experienced in working at the interface between the University, hospitals and other partners.

In his role as Chief Financial Officer, he focuses on reliable financial governance, a transparent basis for decision-making and constructive collaboration with the University’s organisational units and governing bodies.