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Straumann Group

Straumann Group

01. Oct 2024
Straumann Group, Basel

Straumann® stands for first-class Swiss quality and highest precision as well as for innovation and safety in dentistry, supported by the largest network of experts worldwide. As the global market leader in the dental implantology segment, Straumann sets new standards with innovative solution concepts and revolutionary technologies backed by long-term data and scientific evidence. Straumann is redefining boundaries to shape the next generation of dentistry.

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Program

"From the Waldenburg Valley to the world market leader"

13.15Arrival of the participants at the Best Practice Meeting at Straumann Group
in Basel
13.45

Welcome by Marco Gadola, Member of the SMG Board, Vice President Straumann Group

Welcome and presentation of the Straumann Group by Petra Rumpf, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Straumann Group

Presentation by Marco Gadola and Petra Rumpf: “From the Waldenburg Valley to world market leader - a look back at 30 years of Straumann”

Questions and answers

15.00

Tour of the laboratories and prototype workshop

Presentation by Dr. Thomas Friese, Chief Technology Officer Straumann Group, including questions and answers on the topic: “Digitalization at Straumann - approach and concrete implementation”

17.15Summary and outlook by Marco Gadola
Straumann Group invites you to an aperitif
18.30End of the event

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Petra Rumpf
Chairman of the Board of Directors Straumann Group
Petra Rumpf is Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Straumann Group and a member of the Board of Directors of V-Zug Holding, SHL-Medical and Vimian. She joined Straumann in 2015 as a member of the Executive Management Board. As Head Instradent & Strategic Alliances, she successfully led the global expansion of the Value Brands and became Global Head Dental Service Organizations in 2017. From 2007 to 2014, she was a member of the Executive Management Board of Nobel Biocare and worked in the areas of digital business models, strategic leadership and M&A. Prior to that, she worked at Cap-gemini Consulting as VP Strategy & Transformation in the life science and high-tech sectors. Petra Rumpf holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Trier and an MBA from Clark University, USA.
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Thomas Friese
Chief Technology Officer Straumann Group
Thomas Friese is Chief Technology Officer of the Straumann Group and leads the software development activities, in particular the development of the digital dental platform and the Group's AI developments. Previously, he was Senior Vice President for the Digital Health Platform at Siemens Healthineers, where he introduced innovative digital services to the global market for medical imaging, diagnostics and therapy. His work focuses on creating customer value with modern technologies such as cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence. Dr. Friese holds a doctorate in computer science from the University of Marburg and has held management positions in research and development at Siemens Corporate Technology, Siemens Healthineers and in the FinTech sector.
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Marco Gadola
Member of the SMG Board, Vice Chairman of the Straumann Group, Chairman of the Board of Directors, DKSH Holding AG
Marco Gadola is Vice Chairman of the Straumann Group, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DKSH and Medartis, Vice Chairman of the MCH Group, member of the Board of Directors of Bühler Group and AVAG and Operating Partner of Endeavour Vision AG. He has his own company focused on cultural change support and executive coaching. During his tenure as CEO, from 2013 to 2019, the Straumann Group grew considerably; sales, profit and workforce increased disproportionately. Prior to this, he was CFO and EVP Operations from 2006 to 2008. In the intervening years, he was CFO and Regional CEO Asia Pacific at Panalpina. Prior to that, he held international management positions in several well-known international companies, such as Sandoz, Hero and Hilti. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Basel and an INSEAD degree in Executive Coaching and Change Management.
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Host

Straumann Group

Peter Merian-Weg 12 

4002 Basel

www.straumann.com 

 

Organizer

Schweizerische Management Gesellschaft 

Zeltweg 48, 8032 Zürich 

office@smg.ch, smg.ch 

Telefon +41 44 202 23 25

 

Arrival by public transport

Straumann HQ is an easy eight-minute walk from Basel railroad station. Alternatively, you can take streetcar 10 or 11 (direction Dornach, Bahnhof) to Peter Merian station, which is directly in front of Straumann HQ. 
 

Arrival by car

There are no reserved parking spaces available. We recommend that you use the public parking garage Postparking Basel 2 at Gartenstrasse 143, near Basel railroad station. From there, Straumann HQ is a six-minute walk away (via Postpassage and Peter Merian Weg). 
 

Directions:
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