Secretariat

Mr Bernasconi has 40 years’ experience in the world of pharmaceuticals, medical technology and trade association leadership. He has worked in senior leadership position in companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Schering Plough (now Merck), and Medtronic. He has exercised his leadership in various geographical areas around the world, including, the US, Europe (France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland), Turkey, the Middle East and Africa. Throughout his career he has been involved in trade association activities and responsibilities both for the pharmaceutical industry and the MedTech Industry. Prior to become the CEO of Eucomed and EDMA and then MedTech Europe, he had been elected President of APIDIM (The French Association for the Promotion of Innovation in Medical Devices), and Vice President and Treasurer of SNITEM (French Medical Technology Industry Association).

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.

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.

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.

Dario Pirovano been a consultant for regulatory affairs with Eucomed and subsequently for MedTech Europe since 2002. He worked in the European Commission for 4 years, where he contributed to the drafting and negotiating of the 90/385 /EEC and 93/42/EEC directives. Dario has over 30 years experience in medical technology as designer and regulatory affairs expert. In 1995 he founded Pirovano Management SPRL, a consulting firm advising manufacturers, Notified Bodies and authorities in regulatory matters relating to medical technology. Dario can be considered the historical memory of the development of medical devices regulation in Europe. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano. An Italian national, Dario is fluent in French and English. He is a well reputed Scalextric competitor.

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.

Alexander joined MedTech Europe in October 2022 as Director Digital Health. He leads all the activities on the digital regulations impacting the medical technology sector. The priorities are namely the Artificial Intelligence Act, the Data Act, the European Health Data Space and, more recently, the Cyber Resilience act. Before joining MedTech Europe, he was active in multiple federations on National and European levels. Furthermore, he worked as a business manager and medical advisor in both the medical technology industry and the pharmaceutical industry. During his entire professional career, he has focused on digital health in one way or another. Alexander holds multiple degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Imaging and Management in Healthcare. As a Belgian national and a native Dutch speaker, he also speaks French and English. Alexander is a triathlete and loves to ski during wintertime.

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.

James Evans joined MedTech Europe as Digital Health Intern in September 2022. His role is to assist the Digital Health Team in their various projects to promote the medical technology industry’s vision in the digital health field. Within the team, he also aims to facilitate communication between the different working groups. Both his degrees are from Maastricht University. He started with a Bachelor’s degree in European Law, focusing on Privacy Law and Intellectual Property. Then, he did his Master’s degree in Public Policy and Human Development with a focus on regional integration and multi-level governance. He has an interest in European development, especially in the growing European involvement in the health sector since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. As his first postmaster internship, he is excited to grasp European policy-making better through his work at MedTech Europe. He speaks French and English fluently. He is passionate about music and enjoys collecting second-hand records and learning the guitar in his free time.

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.

Sophie is a Manager Market Access & Economic Policies. 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)

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.     

Constance joined MedTech Europe in September 2022 as a Research & Innovation intern. She works on the different EU funding programmes and partnerships related to health, such as the IHI and Horizon Europe. She studied International Relations at the University of Geneva and holds a master’s degree in European Affairs, obtained at the UCLouvain and Sciences Po Paris. She previously worked as an intern in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region Delegation in Brussels, and in a consultancy in Paris specialised in EU R&I funding programmes. Constance is a French national and speaks English and Italian. She would like to learn another EU language, such as Spanish or German.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Zefira is the Market Data Manager handling the Vascular Intervention market data trackers at MedTech Europe. She first joined the organisation in August 2019 as a Digital Health and Market Data intern. Zefira would like to help MedTech Europe’s Corporate members support patients worldwide by enabling them to make timely and informed decision based on reliable and quality market data. Before joining MedTech Europe, she worked as a public relations manager for a Bulgarian wholesaler and distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical devices and was involved in the implementation process of projects concerning European legislation such as GDPR and MDR. Zefira holds a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication from University of Sussex and a master’s degree in International Healthcare Management, Economics and Policy from SDA Bocconi. A Bulgarian national, she speaks fluent English and has a basic knowledge of Russian and Italian. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, music festivals and marathons (movie, to be exact).

Georgiy joined MedTech Europe in 2021 as a Market Data Officer and he contributes to the market analysis carried out by the Market Data team. 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 Confindustria Russia, an international branch of the General Confederation of Italian Industry. 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.

Gregory joined MedTech Europe in January 2022 as a Market Data and Value & Innovation-based Access Intern before becoming a Market Data Officer in November. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics and a Master of Science in Economics and International Relations from the University of East Anglia. Gregory is motivated to expand his knowledge of data management and work in an international environment. His priorities include business development within the Market Data team and enhancing the competitive intelligence provided to members. Before joining MedTech Europe, he worked as a program coordinator for a Brussels based think tank. A British, American, French and Lithuanian citizen, he speaks native English and basic German. Outside of work he enjoys calisthenic workouts, bachata dancing and poetry.

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.

Roumiana is 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.

Tatiana is an Adviser in Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy. Tatiana joined MedTech Europe in August 2019 as Industrial Policy and Regulations Officer and has since transitioned to the Environmental and Sustainability Industrial Policies Team to drive the association’s efforts to address sustainability challenges in the healthcare sector. From December 2021, she has been working on policy engagement with a particular focus on products, packaging, and waste. Tatiana holds a PhD in Sustainable Chemistry from the University of Nottingham in the UK, and an MSc in Medicinal Chemistry, from the University of Minho in Portugal. Before joining MedTech Europe, she was a trainee at the European Commission, in DG GROW’s unit responsible for Health Technology and Cosmetics. In addition, Tatiana chaired the Interconnected Care Committee at the fifth edition of the European Health Parliament and had previously worked in areas such as Communication, Marketing, Business Analysis, Scientific Research and Education. A Portuguese national, Tatiana is fluent in English, has intermediate knowledge of French and basic knowledge of Spanish. Coffee enthusiast, she also likes travelling, music, movies, and photography.

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.

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.