Andreas Utz

Head of Implantology Business Unit | Driving Innovation & Clinical Excellence in Oral Regeneration & Implant Solutions | Straumann Group

Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

As Head of Implantology at Straumann Group, I oversee a global business unit responsible for shaping the future of implant dentistry, advancing implant, digital, and biomaterial solutions that elevate patient care and empower clinicians worldwide. With 20+ years at Straumann and a background in international business leadership, strategy, and transformation, I focus on scaling innovation, accelerating portfolio excellence, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive sustainable growth. I am passionate about bridging science, customer insight, and technology to create meaningful impact for patients, clinicians, and partners across the globe.

Experience

  • Straumann Group (9 yrs 7 mos)
    • Executive Vice President Business Unit Implantology
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • General Manager / Geschäftsführer
      Jan 2020 - Sep 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Vice President / Head of Sales and Marketing Europe
      Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs

  • Member of the Board of Directors at botiss biomaterials
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Marketing Director Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at KARL STORZ GmbH & Co KG
    Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Straumann (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Customer Marketing
      Jun 2013 - Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Leadership, Solution Marketing, Pricing, KOL Management, Medical Marketing, ITI Relations, Creative Agency, Web Communication, Social Media, Implementation New Corporate Design, Social Media, Mobile Devices, Challenger Sales, Launch Management, Launch Campaigns, eMail Marketing, Interactive Media, Print Media, Ad Campaigns, Product Marketing, Marketing Planning, Value Added Customer Service, Customer Loyalty Program, Digital Dentistry, Global Marketing, Downstream Marketing, Media Planning, PR, Customer Magazine, eShop, Product Catalogue, Give-Aways, Lead User Analysis, Cost Budget

    • Head of Marketing Central Europe / Market Manager Central Europe and Distributors
      Jul 2009 - May 2013 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Leadership, Product Marketing, Launch Management, Event Management, Road Shows, Customer Events, Customer Loyalty Program, Marketing Communication, Print material, Social Media, Web Communication, Complaint Management, Tactical Pricing, Cost Budget, Operative Marketing, Sales Support, Commercialisation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Product Launches, Marketing Concepts

    • Regional Sales Director
      Apr 2008 - Jun 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Leadership, Sales Process, Sales Segmentation, CRM, Top line responsibility, Customer Management, Sales force Management