Erwin Locher
Member of the Board of Directors, year of first election: 2009
Economist, University of Basel, MBA, University of Toronto (Rotman)/University of St. Gallen/SG
Non-executive member
Professional background (main stages):
| 1979 - 1982 Internal Auditor, Sandoz AG, Basel/BS |
| 1982 - 1986 Head Logistics, Mibelle AG (subsidiary of Migros), Buchs/AG |
| 1986 - 1987 Treasurer, Zellweger AG, Uster/ZH |
| 1987 - 1991 Vice President Finance, Mibelle AG (subsidiary of Migros), Buchs/AG |
| 1991 - 1996 Vice President Finance, and then President, Allo Pro AG (subsidiary of Sulzer Medica), Baar/ZG |
| 1996 - 2004 CEO and President Synthes Division, Mathys Medical AG, Bettlach/SO |
Other important activities and vested interests:
Presdient of the Board of Directors of Thommen Medical AG, Grenchen/SO
Member of the Board of Directors of Mathys AG, Bettlach/SO
Management and consultancy function for Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, Port/BE
Key knowledge and experience:
International and strategic management, marketing and sales - experience as former CEO of a global medical device company.
Financial management, audit and compliance - many years of experience as Vice President of finance in a national and international company.
Dental industry - operational responsibility for the COLTENE Group as CEO ad interim in 2011/2012.
