MA in Chemistry and PhD in Technical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen. Has directed multiple pharma transformations, which included assignments in strategy, operational and organizational improvements as well as M&A and integration; extensive experience in innovation management and open innovation. Currently, Partner and Director, Bain & Company, Zurich; leads the firm's EMEA HealthCare Practice; has primarily served pharma companies around the globe and has developed an integrated HC perspective from also working with biotech, diagnostics, medtech and payers/provides. Author of multiple thought pieces on the future of healthcare, innovation and how to improve efficiency and effectiveness in pharma.