Colombier, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Senior Executive with proven track record of bringing innovations to market in innovation- and quality-driven industries. In-depth experience covering the full product life cycle, from technologies over development and industrialization to volume manufacturing. Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies in B2C and B2B environments. Passionate about shaping organizations for growth through operational excellence and customer focus. Driven by improving patients’ life through medical device technology and innovation.
Valtronic is committed to designing and manufacturing innovations that empower our medical device customers to create improved patient care and outcomes. With Headquarters in Les Charbonnières / Switzerland and sites in Cleveland OH / USA and Casablanca / Morocco we have the right global footprint to serve our customers worldwide. Our solutions comprise Design & Development, Manufacturing Services and Supply Chain Management.
Management of the Corporate Research & Technology Program with Research teams in Los Angeles (USA), Hanover (Germany) and Switzerland as well as an IP team in Los Angeles. Definition and implementation of a mid to long term innovation & research strategy, leading into winning platforms and mid to long term product roadmaps.
Owner and main driver for the technology and product road map in the company's business units (wireless systems for audiological applications, hearing protection, systems for covert and overt professional communication, studio). Ensured technology and market leadership in the domain of ultra-miniaturized wireless communication for audiological applications, ensuring high growth rates and outstanding margins. Developed organization and people from a high-tech product supplier into a provider of advanced systems, ensuring the continued market leadership. Responsible for Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs and Intellectual Property as well as Application Engineering.
Developed breakthrough platform and product portfolio, which allowed doubling the company sales within a few years. Significant contribution to making the company the market leader with far above 50% WW market share. Built the technological and organizational basis to expand the company business into three new business areas.
Management of a large ASIC and platform project. Management of the development of the system of products and services around this key component.
Assessment of new technologies in the domains of microsystems, MEMS, integrated circuits, displays, optoelectronics and optics. Management of external development and research projects. Coordination of ASIC development projects with IC supplier.