Vincenzo Grande takes the helm as CEO of Pearltec AG

"Vincenzo Grande brings to us a great international sales and distribution know-how in medtech as well as distinct entrepreneurial capabilities. We were very impressed with his experience gained in the development of a medtech start-up and his vision for the international development and growth of Pearltec AG. Under his operative guidance, Pearltec AG will make great strides and build on the successful course of the first three years", commented the Chairman, Dr. Thomas Müller the Board's decision.

From its begin almost 10 years ago, Vincenzo Grande was member of the management board of dental implant manufacturer Thommen Medical AG and was successfully leading the area of Sales International & Key Accounts. Prior to that he worked from 1992 until 2002 in several management positions in Switzerland and the USA for Straumann AG. In addition to his studies in business economics at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, he graduated with the title of an executive MBA at the same University. Now he is excited to take on the challenge to market a product portfolio with great potential on a worldwide base. His experience in sales and his long term operative activity with former start-up and today world-wide active company Thommen Medical AG will be very valuable for Pearltec AG.

His experience comes at the right time to Pearltec AG, which is on its way to a broad international market expansion. Patrizia Fischer, co-founder and CEO since 2008 leaves Pearltec AG to continue her career in a new position. During her three years with Pealtec AG, Patrizia Fischer has contributed decisively to the success of our company for which we are very grateful. The Board of Directors regrets her decision to leave and wishes her all the best for her future.

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