Frederik van der Heijden

Executive leader | Fractional CEO-CCO | Entrepreneur I Medical Device, Medtech & Pharmaceuticals | Supervisory Board Member |

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

I operate at CEO and CCO level within the pharmaceutical, medical device and MedTech industries, combining entrepreneurial leadership with hands-on commercial execution. My focus is on driving growth, commercial transformation, strategic partnerships and international business development in highly regulated healthcare markets. In addition to executive and advisory roles, I act as a strategic bridge between Asia and Europe, leveraging an established sourcing and manufacturing network across Asia and Europe for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare technologies. As an entrepreneur, board member, and strategic advisor, I have been involved in M&A transactions, joint ventures, international expansion and long-term value creation for both established organizations and growing ventures.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Van Heek Medical
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    As Managing Director of Van Heek Medical, I am responsible for the overall strategic, commercial, and operational leadership of the organization.

  • Supervisory Board Member | Lid Raad van Commissarissen at Ontdek Zorg at Ontdek Zorg
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Serving as Supervisory Board Member at Ontdek Zorg, providing strategic oversight and advisory support to the executive board on governance, risk management, growth strategy, and organizational performance.

  • Commercial Advisory Board Member at Vesper Commercial Excellence
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    I serve on the Commercial Advisory Board of Vesper, an innovative non-executive board that provides independent and objective commercial advisory services to C-level executives and leadership teams. Together with experienced commercial leaders, we support CCOs and executive teams with strategic guidance on sales, marketing, growth, and commercial performance across dynamic and competitive markets. Discover more about our Commercial Advisory Board members: https://www.vesper-ce.com/commercial-advisory-board

  • Salomo Executive at Salomo Executive
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Interim Executive Leadership | Strategic Advisory | Founder | Investor Support companies with commercial growth, organizational transformation and strategic development within the pharmaceutical, medical device, MedTech, and healthcare sectors. Distribution partnerships for niche products in pharmaceutical and medical device. What I do Interim Executive Management Interim CEO, CCO, Managing Director, and commercial leadership roles focused on growth, transformation, and business performance. Commercial Strategy & Transformation Supporting organizations with commercial excellence, business development, scaling, and organizational change. Strategic Asia-Europe Partnerships Leveraging an established sourcing and manufacturing network in China and Asia for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare technologies. M&A, Joint Ventures & Investments Actively involved in acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investments in niche products and companies. Supervisory & Advisory Board Roles Providing strategic oversight, governance, and executive advisory support to leadership teams and organizations.

  • CCO - Mosadex at Mosadex Groep
    Jun 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    As Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Mosadex, I was responsible for the commercial strategy and performance across multiple healthcare and pharmacy-related businesses within the group. I managed P&L responsibility at group level, led 12 management teams across 12 companies, and was part of the executive management team of Mosadex Holding. My responsibilities included commercial leadership, strategic development, and organizational growth across pharmacy, wholesale, retail, and healthcare services. In addition, I served as board member of ApotheekZorg Hulpmiddelen, a joint venture focused on healthcare and medical supply solutions.