Executive Management
David Mercier 
Founder & Executive Chairman
STRAMMER since 2008
With more than 20 years’ experience in the Life Sciences, David created STRAMMER to provide a global solution in Talent Acquisition and Coaching/Mentoring dedicated to the Life Sciences industry. He is now a Board Member of Invivox and a network Partner at EIT Health.
Paris
Philippe Laroche 
CCO
STRAMMER since 2016
With over 25 years of experience in the Medical Field working for reputable multinational companies and after climbing the ladder with different positions – from Sales & Marketing representative up to EMEA Vice President S&M, he succeeded in acquiring a thorough knowledge of the Medical market structure, the decision makers, and the different influential networks.
Paris
Ronan Allain
Business Analyst Manager
STRAMMER since 2012
Ronan joined STRAMMER in 2012 as a Business Developer. After Finance training at ESGF, he started as a Finance Business Partner for STRAMMER and worked his way up to become a Finance Manager. Today, he works close with the CEO and Executive team.
Paris
Michel Darnaud
Executive Coach – Mentor & Special Advisor C-suite/ Board Practice
STRAMMER since 2017
Executive Coach/Mentor, Mozaik International, Wave, Process Com & TA.
40+ years’ experience in the Medtech Industry in Global & International senior positions: President LivaNova-Sorin Group, President Boston Scientific Europe, VP Baxter Europe. Former President and VP of Eucomed. Former Chairman of Xeltys. Chairman of Stentys, Board member at CorWave, Board Member at Aditlys, Senior advisor & Observer at Physidia, Advisor at Gimv.
Paris
EMEA Executive Coaches – Mentors
Michel Darnaud
Executive Coach – Mentor & Special Advisor C-suite/ Board Practice
STRAMMER since 2017
Executive Coach/Mentor, Mozaik International, Wave, Process Com & TA.
40+ years’ experience in the Medtech Industry in Global & International senior positions: President LivaNova-Sorin Group, President Boston Scientific Europe, VP Baxter Europe. Former President and VP of Eucomed. Former Chairman of Xeltys. Chairman of Stentys, Board member at CorWave, Board Member at Aditlys, Senior advisor & Observer at Physidia, Advisor at Gimv.
Paris
François Guénot
Executive Coach – Mentor
STRAMMER since 2013
Executive Coach / Mentor, Certified I.C.F.* Mozaik International, Process Com, Emotional Intelligence “E.Q.”, MBTI, TA/Organisation, Intelligence Collective “R. Dilts” & Wave. Over 35 years in the Life Science experience including 10 years at J&J company in management positions (General Manager Ethicon and CEO Middle East).
Paris
Bernard Chaminadour
Executive Coach – Mentor
STRAMMER since 2017
Executive Coach / Mentor, Certified I.C.F. Mozaik International, Wave, Process Com & TA.
More than 33 years’ experience in the Medical Device industry in management positions (VP international Sales, Managing Director, Sales & Marketing,) at J&J company, Sulzer, 3M. Former Managing Director at DePuy Synthes, a J&J company.
Paris
EMEA Executive Recruiting & Talent Management
Claes Zackrisson
Client Partner Pharma – EMEA
STRAMMER since 2017
Specialising in Life Science Executive Search across Europe for 15 years. He has driven the global research and project management for several firms in France and the UK with teams across Europe. His experience has driven him to develop data driven information in bringing together business development and execution information systems.
Paris & London
Sylvia Malisic
Client Partner Life Sciences Start-up – EMEA
STRAMMER since 2014
Executive Search Expert with more than 18 years’ experience in the Life Sciences field. Prior to joining STRAMMER in 2014 as International Director of Life Sciences, Sylvia worked as a Senior Consultant at HTI for over 12 years. Currently, she is providing deep expertise, filling C-suite executive roles.
Paris
Anne-Sophie Nicolaï
Client Partner Medical Device Europe
STRAMMER since 2008
Over 15 years experience in conducting international searches. Joined STRAMMER 11 years ago as a Partner and opened the first affiliate in Switzerland. Today she acts as a Business Partner in Top Management. She is conducting senior level searches for medical devices and pharmaceutical clients.
Geneva
Countries
Kahina Senhadj
Country Manager France
STRAMMER since 2010
Joined the company as an International Researcher and rapidly worked her way up to a fully-functional consultant position in the healthcare industry with a consistent growth for the last 8 years. Kahina was in charge of the Benelux region before becoming Country Manager France.
Paris
Teresa Toro Estrada
Country Manager Iberia
STRAMMER since 2016
Teresa became an Executive Search Consultant specialising in Life Sciences after 20 years’ experience as a generalist Head Hunter in several companies (Gil Casares Executive Search; Insearch, Alliance Search & STRAMMER). She graduated from Sevilla University as Lawyer and she holds a master’s degree in HR and a Leadership Superior Programme.
Madrid
Alex Duchemin
Country Manager Benelux
STRAMMER since 2013
Alex joined STRAMMER in 2013 with a French-Spanish background and a Business education. He had the opportunity to work within many STRAMMER affiliates (Belgium, France and Spain). Alex participated in the development of the Southern Europe business from scratch.
Brussels
France
Claire Chevalier
Client Partner Medical Device – France
STRAMMER since 2008
14 years’ experience in health recruitment, consulting with expertise in Medtech. Claire participated in the creation of STRAMMER in 2008 with David Mercier. As Client Partner Medical Device for France, she is managing a team of 3 consultants and 5 researchers.
Paris
Jessica Svensson
Consultant Life Sciences – France
Hortense Duburcq
Consultant Life Sciences – France
STRAMMER since 2013
More than 6 years’ experience in consulting at STRAMMER (2013). Prior to that she worked at KelDoc as a sales representative and worked at LMDE as a commercial developer for 2 years.
Paris
Nathalie Sanson
Consultant Life Sciences – France
STRAMMER since 2013
More than 8 years’ experience in Healthcare recruitment. She joined the STRAMMER’s Sales & Marketing team in 2013. Prior to that she worked in another headhunting firm on various profiles in Life Sciences.
Paris
Aurore Berdah
Consultant, Talent Management & Outplacement
STRAMMER since 2016
Certified SOSIE, D5D, Wave, LJI (Leadership Judgement Indicator).
5 years’ experience in recruitment specialised in Life Sciences and for hospitals. Today, she joined the Talent Management & Outplacement at STRAMMER. Experience in assessment center
Paris
Belgium
Thomas Bonnet
Consultant Life Sciences – Benelux
STRAMMER since 2019
Thomas developed a career in business and management which includes 3 years in Bangladesh as BU manager in the textile industry, then international purchase manager at HQ in France.
Prior to joining STRAMMER, he lived 4 years in Mexico where he worked as a Business developer and entrepreneur.
Brussels
Paul Soenen
Executive Coach – Mentor
STRAMMER since 2018
Executive Coach. 30 years’ experience in Life Science – European level – in management positions with Covidien & Medtronic. Proven track record in strategy development, change management, business model innovation & successful strategy execution. Master’s degrees in law, Business Administration & Management. Former beMedTech President & Chairman of the board.
Brussels
Spain
Teresa Toro Estrada
Country Manager Iberia
STRAMMER since 2016
Teresa became an Executive Search Consultant specialising in Life Sciences after 20 years’ experience as a generalist Head Hunter in several companies (Gil Casares Executive Search; Insearch, Alliance Search & STRAMMER). She graduated from Sevilla University as Lawyer and she holds a master’s degree in HR and a Leadership Superior Programme.
Madrid
Bárbara Gambús Gubern
Consultant Life Sciences – Iberia
STRAMMER since 2015
Barbara has been working at STRAMMER since 2015, started as executive researcher and worked her way up to middle management consultant in Science & Innovation for the Southern Europe region. She is specialised in the Life Sciences field.
Barcelona
Fernanda Cantarell
Consultant Life Sciences – Iberia
STRAMMER since 2016
4 years of experience in Human Resources. Today, she is in charge of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management projects in the Life Science Industry. She started working at STRAMMER in 2016 as a business developer, based in the Iberian region. Prior to that she worked for 6 months at Conitex Sonoco USA as a human resources assistant.
Barcelona
Marta Feria
Consultant Life Sciences – Iberia
STRAMMER since 2019
2 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition and Talent management in different sectors. She started working at STRAMMER in 2019 as Middle Management Consultant, Science & Innovation for the Iberian region based in Madrid
Madrid
Rosa Urtubi
Executive Coach – Mentor
STRAMMER since 2017
Certified I.C.F. , Wave, Process Com & TA. Six Sigma & Change Execution Management. ITC Strategic Planning. Neuroleadership i4 Assessment (i4Brain institute); PDD (Programa de desarrollo directivo IESE Business School). 32 years’ experience in Life Sciences including 10 years at MSD in management positions and 3 years as CEO at LET
Spain
Germany
Michael Ade
Client Partner DACH
STRAMMER since 2016
More than 20 years’ experience in international pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Prior to working for STRAMMER, Michael worked for life sciences firms in various commercial and leadership roles for a total of 15 years. Throughout his career, Michael has successfully placed executives in life sciences industries across Europe.
Frankfurt