Secretariat

Rie Santos is the Executive Assistant to the CEO of MedTech Europe. Rie’s responsibilities include providing administrative support to the secretariat by performing overall technical, accounting and administrative functions, facilitating communication and coordination within the Leadership team, and liaising with and supporting the MedTech Europe membership. Rie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from St. Paul University in Manila. A Belgian national, she is fluent in English, and has a good knowledge of Dutch and Japanese.

Vaida joined the Industrial Policies team in March 2023. As a Manager In Vitro Diagnostics, Vaida is contributing to MedTech Europe’s work on the implementation of the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation. She is currently coordinating the Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance working group (IVD and MD) and IVD Labelling working group. Vaida holds a BSc in Public Health and MSc in Public Policy from Maastricht University. Prior to joining MedTech Europe, she worked at Medtronic as an Associate Regulatory Operations Specialist, with special focus on the implementation of the Economic Operators’ requirements under the new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Vaida is a Lithuanian national. She speaks fluent Lithuanian and English, intermediate Dutch, and Russian. Outside of work, she does lots of yoga and loves travelling.

Katalin Máté joined former EDMA in 2010 and she is part of the Regulations & Industrial Policy of MedTech Europe since 2016. With her projects she focuses on the implementation of the Unique Device Identification, the development of the EUDAMED database and the European Medical Device Nomenclature, in addition Vigilance & Post Market Surveillance (IVD). Being a Hungarian national, she has a high command of English and has an intermediate level of French and German.

Iana has joined the Regulations & Industrial Policy team in April 2020. Her objective is to ensure the efficient and smooth implementation of the new Regulation on in vitro diagnostic medical devices. She came to MedTech Europe with 6 years of experience in the Biotech field. Including research at the Catholic University of Louvain (Brussels), where she studied the molecular pathways of brain development. Moreover, Iana had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with in vitro diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory. In addition to that, she worked for a top multinational consultancy – EY where she performed Pharmaceutical and medical technology market research. Iana holds a MSc. in Molecular Biology from the Science University of Moldova and a BSc. in Biotechnology from University of Padua, Italy. A Romanian and Moldovan binational, Iana is fluent in English, Italian, Romanian, Russian and has a good understanding of French. In her free time, Iana practices Kendo (swords martial art).

Merlin is the leading coordinator of all activities which support members in their implementation of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) at MedTech Europe. After joining the association in January 2011, he held various positions, including leading all Notified Bodies’ related activities and the coordination of international affairs related projects. He is a pharmacist by training. Over his 15+ years of experience in the field of European regulatory affairs, Merlin held various positions within international pharmaceutical companies (BMS and GSK) and at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in London, UK. Merlin was raised in Germany and France, lived in the United States and has been enjoying Belgium’s sunny weather since 1995. When not working, he enjoys travel, taking care of his family, is a passionate skier, loves sailing and is addicted to music and his garden.

In August 2023, Carlos joined MedTech Europe as Manager Medical Devices. In this capacity, he offers his support to the medical devices sector by actively participating in various Medical Device Coordination working groups. Before joining  MedTech Europe, Carlos held positions as a Mechanical Engineer, primarily focused on the development of medical devices. Additionally, he served as a Regulatory Affairs manager for a Medical Device Start-up, navigating the application of new EU requirements for Medical Devices. Armed with a BSc in Industrial Engineering, he brings practical experience from the Medical Device Industry to MedTech Europe. Coming from Spain, Carlos is not only a Spanish national but also possesses fluent proficiency in English. Beyond his professional commitments, he has a passion for hiking alongside his canine companion and embarking on motorcycle adventures.

Jana joined MedTech Europe in May 2018 and currently leads the Medical Devices Regulation implementation for Labelling and Implant Cards, Procedure Packs, Borderline& Classification and Economic Operators (IVD and MD). She also supports her colleagues in Post Market Surveillance and Clinical Investigations work. In 2021 Jana added Software (IVD and MD) to her portfolio. Jana’s goal is to provide MedTech Europe members with a high-quality support and expertise in order to facilitate the MDR implementation. Jana has 7 years of experience in the EU public affairs, including health policy, patient advocacy and extensive member interface. She is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh and speaks fluently English, Spanish, Italian and Czech. Outside of work, Jana is a passionate gardener and works on improving her French.

Alice joined MedTech Europe in January 2023 as an Industrial Policies Intern. During her time at MedTech Europe, she will mainly support the work of the Industrial Policy Medical Devices Team. She holds a degree in International Relations from Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, as well as a Master’s Degree in European Studies from Maastricht University. This new adventure at MedTech Europe represents one of Alice’s first working experiences. As she starts this journey with much excitement and curiosity she hopes to gain insight into the medical technology sector, as well as further practical knowledge on the workings of a trade association and its ties with stakeholders and the European institutions. Being an Italian national, she is fluent in English and has a good knowledge of Spanish. In her free time, Alice likes to bake.

Benjamin Meany joined MedTech Europe as a Digital Health Manager in December 2021, responsible for software regulation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. As part of the Digital Health team, he leads the Cybersecurity Working Group, and also supports the work on the AI Working Group, particularly on the AI Act. He also leads the Software Working Group as part of the Industrial Policies department. In his role, Benjamin hopes to strike a critical balance in EU regulation that ensures both technological innovation, but also guarantees state-of-the-art care for patients. In recent years, he has worked closely on a range of digital policies, including EU cybersecurity policy and policy on emerging technologies, specifically AI and quantum. Prior to his work in Brussels, Benjamin worked as a parliamentary advisor within the Irish parliament, focusing specifically on social and health access policies. As an Irish national, Benjamin is a native English speaker, and also speaks French and has basic proficiency in Spanish. He also hopes to perfect his Irish in the coming years. Benjamin is an avid rugby fan, and can usually be found passionately supporting Munster, his home province in Ireland.

As the Director of Digital Health at MedTech Europe since October 2022, Alexander oversees all activities related to digital regulations impacting the medical technology sector. The primary areas of focus include artificial intelligence, data management & governance, the European Health Data Space, and cyber resilience. Before joining MedTech Europe, Alexander was employed by the Belgian technology association and actively participated in multiple other European associations. In addition, he held positions as a business unit manager, product manager and medical advisor in both the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries. Throughout his professional career, he has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing digital health. Alexander holds multiple degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Imaging, and Management in Healthcare. As a Belgian national and native Dutch speaker, he is fluent in French and English. In his leisure time, Alexander enjoys participating in triathlons and indulging his passion for skiing during the winter season.

Benjamin Meany joined MedTech Europe as a Digital Health Manager in December 2021, responsible for software regulation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. As part of the Digital Health team, he leads the Cybersecurity Working Group, and also supports the work on the AI Working Group, particularly on the AI Act. He also leads the Software Working Group as part of the Industrial Policies department. In his role, Benjamin hopes to strike a critical balance in EU regulation that ensures both technological innovation, but also guarantees state-of-the-art care for patients. In recent years, he has worked closely on a range of digital policies, including EU cybersecurity policy and policy on emerging technologies, specifically AI and quantum. Prior to his work in Brussels, Benjamin worked as a parliamentary advisor within the Irish parliament, focusing specifically on social and health access policies. As an Irish national, Benjamin is a native English speaker, and also speaks French and has basic proficiency in Spanish. He also hopes to perfect his Irish in the coming years. Benjamin is an avid rugby fan, and can usually be found passionately supporting Munster, his home province in Ireland.

Simone joined MedTech Europe as a Digital Health Manager in January 2022. Within the Digital Health team, she will drive initiatives to advance the European digital health ecosystem and support the Digital Health Committee and the AI Working Group. She holds a bachelor’s degree in European Public Health from Maastricht University, where she focused on the interoperability of electronic health record systems and patients’ rights and a master’s degree in international health from Uppsala University. She believes that trust between stakeholders, including citizens and healthcare professionals, is essential to fully benefit from the digital health transformation and its integration into health systems. She previously worked for a European hospital employers’ association and the Association of European Self-Care Industry. In 2020/21, Simone participated in the European Health Parliament, where she chaired the Telemedicine and Patient-Centered Care Committee. A German national, she speaks German and English fluently, has advanced French, basic Dutch and Swedish knowledge, and is currently working on her Spanish.

Verena joined MedTech Europe as Manager for Digital Health in January 2022. There, she will strengthen MedTech Europe’s contributions to a functional European health data ecosystem, focusing on data governance and interoperability. Verena’s most recent professional stations in Brussels include the health practice at APCO Worldwide and the European Society of Radiology. Her career started in Austria as healthcare professional where she gained her first experiences as radiologic technologist, working in direct contact with patients. Later, she worked for the IT department of the same hospital group as specialist for clinical IT applications, coordinating implementation projects before she went to Maastricht to earn a master’s degree in Healthcare Policy, Innovation & Management.  In 2020/21 Verena participated in the European Health Parliament where she chaired the committee on European Health Data Co-Operation. Verena speaks German and English fluently. Furthermore, she has advanced Dutch and basic French and Italian knowledge.

Nicole joined MedTech Europe in September 2023 as a Digital Health Intern. In her role, she assists the Digital Health Team in their projects to support the execution of MedTech Europe’s digital health strategy. She holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Trento and a Master’s degree in European and East Asian Governance from Trier University. This new experience at MedTech Europe represents Nicole’s first postmaster internship, and she is excited to embark on this new journey. She hopes to deepen her understanding of the digital health sector and gain practical knowledge of MedTech Europe activities. Being an Italian national, she is fluent in English and Spanish, has a good knowledge of German and is currently working on improving her French skills.

Hans is Senior Adviser Value and Innovation-based Access at MedTech Europe. He is responsible for leading the overall activities of the Value and Innovation-based Access team, working on topics in the field of reimbursement & funding, value demonstration and procurement. Hans and his team strive for the implementation of a value-based access model in Europe, which will improve patient access to innovative medical technologies and healthcare services efficiency. Hans joined MedTech Europe as an external consultant in 2019. Before, he worked in several procurement functions representing healthcare provider organisations in the Netherlands and Germany. Hans is also a lecturer on Public Procurement and Tender Management at NEVI, the Dutch national association for procurement and supply chain management. Hans holds an Executive MBA in Business and IT from the Nyenrode University in Amsterdam. He is fluent in Dutch, English and German with some basic understanding of French. Hans loves spending time with his family’s three horses and has a keen interest in military aviation.

Panagiotis is Digital Health Access Officer at MedTech Europe. Under the Value and Innovation–based Access (VIA) team, he supports and represents MedTech Europe in meetings and events, while helping MedTech Europe’s members establish a value-based vision. Working with both the Digital Health and VIA teams, he works on Digital Health & Data projects including but not limited to supporting the Digital Health Reimbursement activities. Panagiotis joined MedTech Europe in August 2021 as a Market Data and Value & Innovation-based Access Intern. He believes that innovation and technology are key for the improvement of patient outcomes. Therefore, his goal is to foster value-based access to innovation and digital health technologies within Europe’s member states and support MedTech Europe’s members make their technologies available for patients.  Panagiotis holds a degree in Healthcare Management from The American College of Greece and he is an International Honours Program graduate from Stanford University.   He is a native Cypriot speaking Greek and English fluently, with a basic understanding of Spanish and French. In his free time, he enjoys playing Bass. He is also a water sports enthusiast doing mainly scuba diving and kitesurfing.   

Sophie is a Manager Research & Innovation. She is responsible for activities and projects focusing on the topics of (public) procurement and Financing of Medical Technology. Sophie’s goal is to help members in navigating the complex market access medical technology environment and enter into dialogue with healthcare stakeholders to support the development of an appropriate environment. Sophie has 17 years of experience working for European trade associations.  She joined Eucomed (now MedTech Europe) in April 2009 and worked in several position within Eucomed/MedTech Europe before becoming Manager Market Access and Economic Policies in September 2014. Sophie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Brussels and an MBA from the University of New Orleans, Louisiana. A Belgian national and native French speaker, Sophie is also fluent in English. Sophie loves the mountains whether in the wintertime (for skiing) or during the summer time (for hiking)

Pablo is Legal & Compliance Senior Manager – Senior Legal Counsel at MedTech Europe, working on all topics in the Legal & Compliance team, with a focus on the implementation of the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and Collective Redress. Pablo’s goal is to provide MedTech Europe members with support on any legal topic that might affect the industry, and also to support their implementation of the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice. Pablo has previously interned in law firms and the Council of the EU. He’s a graduate of the University of Oviedo, has an LLM in International  Economic Law from the University of Strathclyde and  speaks fluently Spanish and English. Outside of work Pablo is passionate about Science-Fiction books.

As a Junior Legal Counsel at MedTech Europe, Mirella serves as the primary legal contact for different departments within MedTech Europe to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, in particular – but not limited to – competition law. She is responsible for drafting, negotiating and administering vendor and other contracts. In addition, Mirella provides legal analysis and counsel on legal and policy issues. Mirella is a Greek qualified lawyer with experience in the fields of banking, corporate and public law. Before joining MedTech Europe, she pursued a traineeship at the European Parliament focusing on digital policies. Recently, Mirella graduated from KU Leuven with an advanced master’s in Intellectual Property and ICT Law. Furthermore, she holds a Law degree from NKUA and a Master’s degree with a specialisation in European Law from Panteion University. A Greek national, she speaks fluent English and French and has recently started learning Dutch. Outside of work, Mirella enjoys writing, from legal articles about emerging technologies and AI to literature and poetry.

Victor is the Junior Privacy Legal Counsel for MedTech Europe. He advises the association on all privacy matters and manages the association’s GDPR compliance in all its aspects. In addition, he leads and coordinates the activities of MedTech Europe’s Data Protection Committee, which focuses on providing guidance on the GDPR to the medical technology industry. He also maintains contacts with a network of key privacy stakeholders and serves as the main contact of the Digital Health department for all questions around data protection and digital. Victor holds a Master of Laws from the University of Sofia and a Master of Laws from Tilburg University. Victor is a Bulgarian national, fluent in English, French and Russian, and with a basic understanding of Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys reading books, watching movies, and travelling.

Marta joined MedTech Europe as Legal & Compliance Intern. Her role includes conducting research on national legal and self-regulatory requirements relevant to the healthcare sector, updating the annual compliance publication and providing daily support to the legal team. Marta holds a Master Law Degree from the University of Florence and graduated with a thesis on EU law. She is fully qualified to practice law in Italy. After her work experience as a trainee lawyer in a law firm, now she would like to develop competitive skills in the areas of promotion & advertising, anti-bribery and privacy legislation. An Italian national, Marta speaks a fluent English, is working on her French and has a basic understanding of Spanish. Outside of work, she enjoys drawing and painting. She madly loves cats.

Judith leads the Government Affairs and Public Policy team at MedTech Europe, focusing on building the organisation’s relationship with EU institutions. Judith joined MedTech Europe in April 2021 as Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager. Having worked in Asia and Germany for some time she settled in Brussels in 2018 to work in policy and government affairs with a focus on healthcare. She is a German native, speaks English fluently, can hold a conversation in Chinese and is (still) working on her French.

Giovanni joined MedTech Europe in 2018 and currently holds the position of Manager Government Affairs & Public Policy. In his role, Giovanni provides public policy and external affairs perspective on the topics of Medical Devices and in vitro Diagnostics Regulations (MDR & IVDR), on International Affairs (Trade and International Standards), and on MedTech Europe’s work on COVID-19 recovery and resilience. Giovanni also manages the coordination and activation of the association’s Public Affairs Committee (PAC). Before joining MedTech Europe, Giovanni worked for the European Commission and for the Council of Europe, where he gained experience in research, communication, and policy planning. While at the Council of Europe, Giovanni worked on the impact of algorithms and artificial intelligence on human rights, and the possible scenarios for a technology-driven society. He is a firm believer of the empowering effects of technology as a catalyst for progress within the health sector. Giovanni holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from LUISS Guido Carli and a master’s degree in International Security from the University of Warwick. An Italian national, he speaks Italian, English, and French.

Ben joined MedTech Europe in 2022 and holds the position of Manager Government Affairs & Public Policy, with a focus on Environment and Sustainability. Ben has been working in Brussels since 2017. Prior to MedTech Europe, he worked in the automotive sector and in the European Parliament for an Irish MEP. Most recently, he worked in the consultancy field advising clients on sustainability and digital legislation and issues which affect their businesses. He holds a joint honours Bachelor’s degree in History and Spanish from University College Cork (National University of Ireland) Ireland and a Master’s degree in International Relations from Leiden University, the Netherlands. Ben was born in Ireland and speaks French and Spanish, as well as English. Outside of work, Ben plays football with an expat team in the Belgian ABSSA league and has a keen interest in photography.  

Irina joined MedTech Europe as Manager Government Affairs and Public Policy in January 2023. Under this role, she supports the Digital Health team, providing the public policy and external affairs perspective on the European Health Data Space, the Data Act, AI Act and Cybersecurity. She graduated in national and European law at the University of Bucharest and has a Master (LL.M.) in European Law from Leiden University in the Netherlands. She trained and gained experience in law with international attorney offices, specialising in EU Competition Law, Civil and Commercial Law, as well as dispute resolution. Irina worked in public health and tobacco control lobbying as Senior Policy and Legal Officer for four years, on EU copyright and publishers’ rights and at the Permanent Representation of Romania to the EU. She speaks Romanian, English, French and (sometimes) Dutch, German, and Spanish. She is a big fan of Formula 1.

Silvia joined MedTech Europe in November 2022 as Intern Government Affairs and Public Policy. She holds a degree in International Relations, with a post-graduate degree in Data Intelligence and Decision-making Strategies. She wanted to gain knowledge about Public Affairs, the EU Institutions and Health by undertaking a formative experience – specifically in the medical-devices sector. What drove her towards this sector is her personal experience as a hearing-impaired girl, who wears hearing aids, and is fully aware of the importance of medical devices for people’s health and quality of life. Silvia is from Rome and speaks English fluently, and she also has good knowledge of French and Spanish. Despite her hearing disability, she is active and determined; she loves sports, music and getting to know new places and people. Silvia has played volleyball for ten years, sung for six, and lived in Geneva and the US.

Miriam D’Ambrosio is Senior Manager Communications at MedTech Europe, where she drives efforts to profile and increase the European Medical Technology Sector’s reputation. She also leads the communication projects of the association on its various policy priorities. Before joining MedTech Europe in 2021, Miriam worked for more than eight years as Communication Manager for the European Doctors (CPME), the European organisation giving voice to doctors across Europe. Miriam graduated cum laude with a Master in International relations and diplomacy from the University of Trieste. She held a Master in Advanced European Studies from the European College of Parma. She speaks Italian, English and French fluently and has a good understanding of Spanish. Miriam spends time organising travels across the globe with her family when not at work.

Estefanía Cordero is Manager Communications at MedTech Europe, where she drives the communication objectives and delivers projects to fit the vision and goals of the medical technology sector. She also provides external affairs expertise to the Research & Innovation department by developing and implementing outreach and advocacy strategies. Before joining MedTech Europe in April 2023, Estefanía worked at the European Patients’ Forum for three years, focusing on the projects of Horizon and Innovative Health Initiatives. Previously, she worked at the European Commission’s DG Research & Innovation and as a Health Policy Researcher at Hanover Communications. Estefanía holds an MSc in Mental Health Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Cognition and International Relations from Amsterdam University College. She has previously worked in the UK, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Estefanía speaks English, Spanish, and French as a Spanish and Mexican dual national. When not at work, Estefanía keeps a regular yoga practice and loves travelling and hiking with her dog.

Domenico joined MedTech Europe in August 2022 as Communication Officer. In his role, he covers overall MedTech Forum communications as well as MedTech Europe branding and collaterals. He is in charge of creating and implementing communication strategies for some projects such as the Shining a Light, Facts & Figures and Data Hub. Finally, he manages the two official MedTech Europe blogs (MedTech Views and This is Medtech) ensuring constant updates and wide online dissemination. Domenico holds a master’s degree in Communication for public and no-profit organisations at the University of Rome La Sapienza. Before joining MedTech Europe, he gained experience in the field of health communication by working at the European Brain Council. An Italian national, he speaks Italian, English and French. Outside of work, Domenico likes playing the bass, organising his next travel, and spoiling his cat.

Aline Lefèvre joined MedTech Europe in September 2022 as Communications Intern, and became Officer Communications in February 2023. She supports MedTech Europe with different projects aligned with the organisation’s media and social media strategy, she mainly focuses on MedTech Europe’s digital channels. Aline is motivated to expand her skills in communications while contributing to public health through the field of medical technology. She graduated from the University of Amsterdam, where she followed a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science and a Master’s degree in Persuasive Communication. She also obtained a Master’s degree in Health and Social Psychology from Maastricht University, where she wrote her thesis about the Human Papillomavirus vaccination programme for men. Born in Bruxelles, she is Belgian and speaks French, English and Spanish; Dutch is still a work in progress.

Giacomo joined MedTech Europe in April 2023 as Intern Communications. In his role, he monitors daily media alerts, uploads and manages content on MedTech Europe online platforms (website and social media), and compiles and edits content for newsletters. Giacomo holds a master’s degree in Communication for International Relations and pursued post-graduate studies in EU Affairs and Public Policy. Before joining MedTech Europe, he gained experience in the field of communication by working for a European institution. An Italian national, he speaks Italian, English, French and some Dutch. Outside of work, Giacomo plays the drums, reads all things historical and plans his next trip.

Davide Pappa is an Art Director, founder of the creative agency Pappa Design. He is responsible for MedTech Europe’s online and offline visual communication since 2017. He creates printable and digital material to ensure a modern, strong and consistent visual identity among all MedTech Europe’s projects, such as events, reports, social media contents and infographics. He’s one of the initiators of the MedTech On Air podcast series, taking care of recording and sound editing. Davide started his career in Rome in 2007 which has then consolidated in New York. Since 2015 he’s based in Brussels. His trade mark is a combination of passion, creativity and technical skills. Italian national, fluent in English, French and Spanish, Davide has also an international career as dj producer, under the stage name of Dave K.

Marie-Hélène Lattes leads the second series of mini-documentary-style films which will be developed and produced for MedTech Europe and MedTech Europe members by BBC StoryWorks. Her goal is to provide a better understanding of what we, as an industry, contribute to patients and to society. She used to work at MedTech Europe for almost six years leading various communications projects to promote the value of life-changing technologies. Marie-Hélène has more than 15 years of experience working with professional associations and organisations in major industries: healthcare, pharmaceutical, engineering where she was leading international and European communication and digital campaigns. A French national, Marie-Hélène speaks English fluently and has a good command of Spanish. Marie-Hélène is not only the proud mom of twin girls but is also very adventurous: on top of her many trips around the globe, she did skydiving and bungee jumping.

Delphine joined the Members Relations & Services team in April 2023. She is the main contact point for the members active in the IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics) industry and all National Associations (In Vitro Diagnostics and Medical Devices). Her main role is to ensure strong and effective liaison between the members and the services provided by MedTech Europe office. Prior to joining MedTech Europe, she was responsible for the corporate partnership department at the International Diabetes Federation. In addition, Delphine has extensive experience in associations management and worked for several European and international organisations from a variety of sectors in Brussels. Delphine holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from ICHEC, Brussels. Delphine is a Belgian national and speaks French, English, and Dutch. Outside of work, she enjoys nature, spending time with friends and family and travelling.

Teodora Angelova is a Market Data Coordinator at MedTech Europe, working mainly on In Vitro Diagnostics and Cardiovascular industry trackers. She is supporting the Market Research Committee – responsible for the management and development of the market statistics services (MIS and GDMS) and the annual update of the Global In Vitro Diagnostics Classification (GIVD).  Teodora’s goal is to deliver timely and accurate global market intelligence information to MedTech Europe’s Corporate and National Association members and to answer any ad-hoc industry data needs. Teodora has more than seven years of experience in market research in the field of medical technology and life sciences. She is a Political Sciences and International Relations graduate and she followed an Advanced Master’s programme in Governance and Development at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. Teodora is native Bulgarian, she is fluent in English and has good knowledge of French and Dutch. Outside of work she enjoys urban photography, epic fantasy and sci-fi books and surfing (the internet).

Georgiy joined MedTech Europe in 2021. In his manager position he covers most of the Vascular Interventions trackers of the Market Data team and supports other units on cross-functional and multi-disciplinary projects. Georgiy is an International Relations scholar holding a Master’s degree in International and Diplomatic Relations from University of Bologna and he followed specialised courses at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. Prior to joining MedTech Europe he worked for several years in project management at one of the branches of Confindustria Italia. Georgiy is an Italian citizen, he is fluent in Russian and English, has a good knowledge of Ukrainian and a basic knowledge of French. Outside of work he is interested in history, philosophy, sci-fi books and recently Georgiy discovered his passion for Japan, its culture, literature and cuisine.

Sebastian Perez is a Market Data Officer at MedTech Europe and focuses on helping members take informed decisions based on industry data models and market intelligence analysis. His objective is to strengthen the importance of Medical Devices & In Vitro Diagnostics in the EU by facilitating members and stakeholders with strategic insights that can help them acquire new funds and design new growth initiatives. Prior to joining MedTech Europe, he worked in strategy consulting and business development, participating in projects of digital transformation, organisational efficiency and strategic growth planning for several clients in a wide variety of industries – with particular focus in business growth and strategic planning. He also has a keen interest in economic thinking and hypothesis driven analysis and relishes exploring the impact and potential of the tech-revolution and its emerging trends. Sebastian holds a degree in Economics, Politics & Public Policy from Goldsmiths College, University of London. He is also fluent in Spanish & English and has an advanced knowledge in Italian.

Andras is supporting the Market Data team at MedTech Europe and has been working mainly on conducting market data surveys on the Medical Technology Markets. Andras already worked at MedTech Europe between 2016 and 2019 after which he worked for Abbott Vascular’s EMEA team as a Sales Force Effectiveness Analyst until the end of 2022. A Hungarian-Belgian national, he speaks fluent English and has a good understanding of German, Dutch, and improving French. He holds a Master’s degree of Actuarial Sciences at Corvinus University of Budapest. Besides many passions, he has an interest in psychology and the applications of mathematical concepts.

Claudia joined MedTech Europe in March 2023 as Events Manager – External Consultant. Claudia has worked as a freelancer for both corporate clients and live communication agencies over the past 17 years has led her to a deep understanding of both worlds – and to successfully connect both sides. Claudia is a trusted project leader with a proven track record in working on the successful outcome of projects, meetings and events worldwide. Through her ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a continued demand, she was fortunate to support corporate clients from the start of the pandemic with the organisation and management of complex virtual leadership events, townhalls and pharmaceutical congresses. Good at wearing multiple hats, Claudia is adept at responding quickly to changing circumstances, always maintaining a positive can-do attitude. She specialises in customer service that nurtures positive, productive relationships with both clients and suppliers. In addition to her job, Claudia is a passionate legal guardian in a home for the disabled. She lives with her partner and two cats in a former schoolhouse in the countryside. Claudia studied International Tourism at the ANGELL Academy in Freiburg. She is fluent in German and English, and has basic knowledge in Italian and French.

Diana Kanecka works at the International Affairs team at MedTech Europe where she is responsible for coordinating several projects aimed at enabling trade and overcoming barriers to the market for medical technologies. Previously, Diana worked within MedTech Europe on several regulatory topics following IVD, medical device and chemicals legislation. Diana is a Polish national and she holds a Master’s degree in European Union law from the King’s College of London and a Master’s degree in interdisciplinary European studies/European single market from the College of Europe. Diana has a strong interest in trade policy and regulatory topics. She was also an active member of the European Health Parliament initiative where she worked with the committee on the ‘economic dimension of healthcare’ on development of recommendations on the future of healthcare systems.

Dario moved to MedTech Europe’s International Affairs team in May 2021 to work on market access related topics, including trade policy initiatives and international regulatory matters. He had originally joined the association’s Market Data team in 2019, where he took care of several market trackers and other ad hoc projects of the association, including the European medical technology Data Hub. Following his traineeship at the European Commission, he also briefly worked in the heating and cooling sector, where he monitored the latest market, policy and technology trends for climate-friendly technologies. During his studies he also done internships at the University of Lisbon and at two start-ups in Italy. He has a Master’s degree in International Economics at the University of Antwerp and a Master’s degree in Development Economics at the University of Florence. An Italian national, he speaks Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and some Dutch. Outside of work he enjoys photography, running and classic books.

Yves leads the Access & Economic Policies team, which focuses on European legislative and research initiatives in fields such as procurement, health technology assessment, evidence generation representing the medical technology industry view and deploying own initiatives striving to have a timely access for medical technologies and solutions and have these appropriately used and rewarded. Yves has an applied science and engineering background with further education in Business administration and health economics. Yves considers the area of medical technologies, which transfers the engineering world into something as good and valuable as health, a prerequisite for well-being and happiness, a great motivator. Together with the team, his focus is not only on the health issue challenges but also to the health system challenges, to offer best care and to do this without waste, inefficiency, complication and see this incorporated into the policies when assessing medical technology. This supports a change to a value-based model of access and awarding of new medical technology value propositions. In the medical technology industry, Yves has expertise in the field of clinical engineering, first in human studies, clinical and health economic outcomes trials and analysis, reimbursement, and then, after moving to MedTech Europe, with a focus on policies and advancing the medical technology access model striving to a value-based access model, and having the appropriate instruments in place to award and reward the value of medical technology. In his free time, Yves loves to fly over the waves and lakes steering a catamaran.

Gilan joined MedTech Europe in April 2022 as an Industrial Policies Intern, focusing on Health Technology Assessments and the regulatory framework revolving around this topic. Before joining Medtech Europe, Gilan worked for the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce in the UK. During her time as Researcher, she closely looked at the repercussions of Brexit on international trade and SMEs in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, she has an array of work experiences within the legal industry, scattered around multiple jurisdictions. She studied law at the University of East Anglia where she focused on International Human Rights Law, Public International Law and explored the legal framework within the field of Medical Negligence. An Italian, Greek and Egyptian national, Gilan is a native English, Italian and Greek speaker. Additionally, she fluently speaks Spanish and has a basic knowledge of French. Gilan lives guided by the motto: “If you want something you never had, you have to do something you have never done.” Going the extra mile is what she aspires to achieve in anything she does. Having played several sports at a competitive level, in her free time Gilan enjoys exercising.

Yves leads the Access & Economic Policies team, which focuses on European legislative and research initiatives in fields such as procurement, health technology assessment, evidence generation representing the medical technology industry view and deploying own initiatives striving to have a timely access for medical technologies and solutions and have these appropriately used and rewarded. Yves has an applied science and engineering background with further education in Business administration and health economics. Yves considers the area of medical technologies, which transfers the engineering world into something as good and valuable as health, a prerequisite for well-being and happiness, a great motivator. Together with the team, his focus is not only on the health issue challenges but also to the health system challenges, to offer best care and to do this without waste, inefficiency, complication and see this incorporated into the policies when assessing medical technology. This supports a change to a value-based model of access and awarding of new medical technology value propositions. In the medical technology industry, Yves has expertise in the field of clinical engineering, first in human studies, clinical and health economic outcomes trials and analysis, reimbursement, and then, after moving to MedTech Europe, with a focus on policies and advancing the medical technology access model striving to a value-based access model, and having the appropriate instruments in place to award and reward the value of medical technology. In his free time, Yves loves to fly over the waves and lakes steering a catamaran.

Roumiana joined MedTech Europe in November 2021 as a Manager in the Environmental & Sustainability Industrial Policies team responsible for chemicals regulation and policy. Her goal in the team is to help the industry understand and comply with chemical requirements and build a bridge between the industry and policy-makers in delivering innovative solutions to the market. Roumiana has been working in Brussels for almost 6 years. She spent this time being part of the lighting sector, where she worked on chemicals, sustainability and product compliance (online and offline) files. She is fluent in English and Bulgarian, speaks advanced French and basic Portuguese. Roumiana has been competing in tennis tournaments as a child and outside of work enjoys playing tennis and volleyball. She is improving her piano skills and enjoys baking desserts.

Loreleï joined MedTech Europe in April 2023 as Officer Chemicals within the Environment and Sustainability team. Loreleï’s goal is to provide MedTech Europe members support with respect to compliance with the chemicals legislation. Loreleï has one year of experience in EU public affairs, including chemicals, public health, medical devices and environmental matters. She worked as a Legal trainee for the European Chemicals Agency and a consulting agency, following her Master’s Degree in International and European law she completed at the University of Toulouse Capitole, France, with a specialisation in public health policies. She speaks fluently English and French. Outside of work, Loreleï is passionate about photography, and art in general.

Tobias joined MedTech Europe as an external consultant in May 2023 to support the association’s Chemical Team. His role is to advise the team and MedTech Europe’s members on the EU’s rapidly evolving chemicals regulatory and policy framework, with a special focus on REACH, RoHS, and CLP. He holds a Bachelor Degree in European Public Administration from the University of Twente in the Netherlands and completed a tri-national master program in European Studies with the universities of Opole (Poland), Mainz (Germany), and Dijon (France). As a German native he speaks German and English fluently and has a good command of French. Outside of the office, Tobias enjoys travelling and a good skiing trip in the Winter months.

Laurence Couturier is Senior Manager Events & HR support at MedTech Europe. Laurence has a 10-year experience in event management and her main role is to manage all aspects of MedTech Europe flagship events: The MedTech Forum and the CEO Summit. Since 2020, Laurence also provides support to the HR Programme Developments. Laurence holds a degree in Translation from the ILMH (Institut Libre Marie-Haps). She is a Belgian national, native French speaker and is fluent in English.

Patricia De Buyl first joined EDMA in 1993 and was the Office Manager of the Association since 1996. She was responsible for the organisation and coordination of office operations, procedures and resources in order to ensure organisational effectiveness and efficiency while supervising the office staff. Since November 2014 Patricia is the responsible person for all HR issues at MedTech Europe. Patricia is a Belgian national and has a Master in Journalism and Communication. She is fluent in French, English and Dutch.

Caroline Raets joined the Association in April 2005. She manages and coordinates the day-to-day work of the administrative department MedTech Europe, also serving the membership on general issues and acting as a hub for information on the Association and the Secretariat activities. Caroline Raets has a double nationality Belgian/Italian with French mother tongue. She speaks Italian, English, German and Dutch.

Johanna joined MedTech Europe in October 2022 as Assistant Administration. She previously worked at the EU and spent 20 years in a Coaching company as a Facilities Manager. Johanna holds a degree in Marketing from the EPHEC; She is a Belgian national with a Greek background, native French and Greek speaker and is fluent in English. Outside of work she enjoys shopping for home decoration.