Andreas Burckhardt occupies the position of Chairman of Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute and Chairman at Bâloise Holding AG, Chairman-Supervisory Board for Basler Leben AG (a subsidiary of Bâloise Holding AG). Dr. Burckhardt is also on the board of Stiftung Avenir Suisse.

In the past Andreas Burckhardt held the position of Chairman of Great Council Canton Basel City.

Dr. Burckhardt received a graduate degree from the University of Basel and a graduate degree from the University of Geneva.