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Basel, 9th July 2024   Matthias Schupp appointed as CEO of Medartis

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Medartis Holding AG / Key word(s): Personnel
Basel, 9th July 2024   Matthias Schupp appointed as CEO of Medartis

09-Jul-2024 / 06:59 CET/CEST
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Medartis today announced that its Board has appointed Matthias Schupp to the position of CEO, joining Medartis by the beginning of November. Matthias will succeed Christoph Brönnimann, who will ensure a seamless transition.

<p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-GB">Matthias brings excellent knowledge of the global medical technology sector, having held various senior leadership roles in <location value="LR/eur" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Europe</location> and <location value="LR/cam" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Latin America</location> at <org>Straumann Group</org> over the last 17 years. During his tenure at Straumann, he demonstrated a strong ability to perform and transform. In 2014, he assumed the post of SVP of LATAM at Straumann and in 2015 he also became CEO of Neodent, steering the LATAM region through ten years of significant growth and enabling Neodent to flourish into a leading global challenger brand. He was appointed to the Executive Management <org>Board of Straumann</org> in 2016.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-GB">Matthias began his career in 1986 with Merck KGaA and rose through country management to the position of Regional Manager Latin America and <location value="LC/us" idsrc="xmltag.org" >USA</location>. He moved to Wella in 2000 as Managing Director of the business in <location value="LC/ru" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Russia</location> and became Managing Director Professional Care Portugal in 2004, following the acquisition of Wella by P&G.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-GB">Matthias attained a degree in Business Administration and International Business Studies in a dual system between Merck KGaA and the <org>Darmstadt Business Academy</org>.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-GB"><person>Marco Gadola</person>, Chairman of <org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis</org>, said: “Matthias is an exceptionally talented and dynamic leader with a track record of delivery, driving growth and developing winning teams. He brings with him deep expertise in medical technology as well as strong experience in both developed and developing markets. I’d like to thank Christoph Brönnimann for his years of great service and for continuing to lead <org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis</org> until Matthias joins us later this year, and wish him all the best on his next journey.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-GB">Matthias added: “I am delighted to have been appointed as CEO of <org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis</org>. It is a business with an impressive track record, a leading portfolio, a talented team and an excellent reputation. I am convinced by the strength of the business as well as its growth potential and look forward to leading <org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis</org> into the next phase of development.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://eqs-cockpit.com/cgi-bin/fncls.ssp?fn=redirect&url=cbd650c136994674ed956e32f4625eca&application_id=1941861&site_id=acquiremedia~~~1e491ff3-7da4-4be1-bc7b-b8628d89203e&application_name=news" style="text-decoration: none;"><span><span><span><span>Download picture of <person>Matthias Schupp</person></span></span></span></span></a></p> </div> </div><div markup="footer"><p><span><span><span><b><span lang="EN-US">About <org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis</org></span></b></span><br/><span><span lang="EN-US"><span>Founded in 1997 and headquartered in <location value="LU/ch..basel" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Basel, Switzerland</location>, <org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis</org> (<org value="ACORN:3805588589" idsrc="xmltag.org" >SIX Swiss Exchange</org>: MED / ISIN CH0386200239) is one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of medical devices for the surgical fixation of bone fractures in the upper and lower extremities and the craniomaxillofacial region. <org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis</org> employs more than 830 people in 13 locations and its products are sold in more than 50 countries worldwide. <org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis</org> is committed to providing surgeons and surgical staff with the most innovative titanium implants and instruments, as well as world-class service. For more information, please visit <a href="https://eqs-cockpit.com/cgi-bin/fncls.ssp?fn=redirect&url=ac1a9388ff4c0c3cae80f1661ff5fc2d&application_id=1941861&site_id=acquiremedia~~~1e491ff3-7da4-4be1-bc7b-b8628d89203e&application_name=news" style="text-decoration: none;">www.medartis.com</a>.</span> </span></span></span></span></p> </div><div markup="contact"><p><strong><span><span><span>Contact:</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span><span><org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis Holding AG</org><br/> Hochbergerstrasse 60E<br/> CH-4057 <location value="LU/ch..basel" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Basel</location></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Corporate Communications<br/> Investor contact: <a href="mailto:investor.relations@medartis.com" style="text-decoration: none;">investor.relations@medartis.com</a><br/> Media contact: <a href="mailto:corporate.communication@medartis.com" style="text-decoration: none;">corporate.communication@medartis.com</a><br/> +41 61 633 37 36 </span></span></span></p> </div></div> <br/><hr/>End of Inside Information<hr/></td> </tr></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">Language:</td> <td align="left" valign="top">English</td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">Company:</td> <td align="left" valign="top"><org value="Berne:1RU" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Medartis Holding AG</org> </td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top"/> <td align="left" valign="top">Hochbergerstrasse 60E</td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top"/> <td align="left" valign="top">4057 <location value="LU/ch..basel" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Basel</location></td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top"/> <td align="left" valign="top"><location value="LC/ch" idsrc="xmltag.org" >Switzerland</location></td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">Phone:</td> <td align="left" valign="top">+41 61 633 34 34</td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">Fax:</td> <td align="left" valign="top">+41 61 633 34 00</td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">E-mail:</td> <td align="left" valign="top"><a href="mailto:info@medartis.com">info@medartis.com</a></td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">Internet:</td> <td align="left" valign="top"><a href="http://www.medartis.com">www.medartis.com</a></td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">ISIN:</td> <td align="left" valign="top">CH0386200239</td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">Valor:</td> <td align="left" valign="top">38620023</td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top">Listed:</td> <td align="left" valign="top"><org value="ACORN:3805588589" idsrc="xmltag.org" >SIX Swiss Exchange</org></td> </tr><tr><td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">EQS News ID:</td> <td align="left" valign="top">1941861</td> </tr></table><br/><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td align="left" 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