With 30 years of experience in the dental industry, including 20 years in national and international sales and 10 years as Managing Director of various companies, Marcus Kieffer is ideally qualified for his new role as General Manager of Geistlich Biomaterials Germany. Most recently, as Managing Director of Ivoclar Services & Support GmbH in Germany, he successfully led the company through important change processes. “I am delighted to be joining one of the leading companies in the field of regenerative biomaterials. Geistlich is a pioneer in regenerative medicine and its innovative solutions have improved the quality of life of countless patients,” says Marcus Kieffer, “I look forward to working with our dedicated team and our partners to actively shape the future of regeneration.”
28 years in the service of medical regeneration
Geistlich thanks Dr. Thomas Braun for his significant contribution to the company over the past 28 years. Thomas Braun joined the newly founded affiliate in Baden-Baden in 1996 as Head of Marketing and Sales and built up the company locally. In this role, the molecular biologist, who holds a doctorate, launched the distribution of Geistlich Bio-Oss® and Geistlich Bio-Gide® in Germany. In 2001, he took over as General Manager of Geistlich Biomaterials Germany. He enabled countless patients to access the most advanced regenerative treatments and was a pioneer for medical regeneration in Germany. Today, the affiliate serves one of the most important markets and the team has grown to around 40 employees. “With his high level of commitment and extensive expertise, he has made a decisive contribution to advancing medical regeneration in Germany,” says Dr. Matthias Dunkel, COO Geistlich.