Vinzenz Burgherr
Founder and Managing Director of ExploreSolutions GmbH
I bring over 25 years of experience in the MedTech sector – from research and development to production and sales to leading strategic initiatives. I find it easy to accurately identify customer needs, quickly understand complex issues, and effectively launch projects.
Throughout my career, I've held a variety of leadership roles – including in France, where I led integration and change processes and managed a production site as plant manager. This has taught me the importance of building bridges – between languages, cultures, and perspectives.
As an interim manager, I take on responsibility precisely where short-term leadership is needed. I create stability during transition phases, quickly grasp structures, and act with clarity and reliability – for teams, processes, and customer relationships.
In addition to my leadership experience, my ongoing training as a Gestalt consultant is a key element of my work. It sharpens my perception and helps me to be present in the here and now – with an open eye for what works. For me, the Gestalt approach is not just a method, but a lived conviction: clear, approachable, and authentic.
What I bring with me – in experience and attitude
Over 25 years of experience in the MedTech sector: Comprehensive expertise from research and development to production/quality management and sales.
Customer orientation with vision:
Precisely identifying needs and developing tailor-made solutions – I strive for sustainable win-win situations.Successful project management:
I bring strategically important projects to fruition with structure, clarity and commitment.Intercultural leadership experience:
Among other things, as plant manager in France, I successfully integrated teams and processes – with a feel for language, culture and collaboration.Change management:
I design complex integration and transformation processes carefully and effectively – with a focus on people and structures.Interim management:
I take on responsibility when management positions need to be filled temporarily – with the focus on stabilizing teams and seamlessly continuing to support customers.Gestalt consultant in training:
My eye for what is essential is sharpened by my training in Gestalt therapy – an attitude that shapes my work on all levels.
Professional career
Founder & Managing Director: ExploreSolutions GmbH – Research & development of innovative solutions and relationships in the MedTech sector.
Self-employed skipper & cruise operator: ExplorSailing – developing entrepreneurial skills.
Sales & Strategic Account Management: Stryker Osteonics AG – Responsibility for strategic customer relationships in the MedTech industry.
Director of Production: eBeam/Comet – Management and development of production processes.
Integration Manager & Plant Manager: Stryker/Memometal – Coordination of integration projects and assumption of responsibility for functioning supply chains.
R&D Project Manager & Team Leader:
Stryker Osteosyntheses – Leading R&D teams and responsible for the development of innovative, customer-focused systems.Project manager and quality manager: Bangerter Microtechnik – responsibility for customer projects and quality management.
Scientific Assistant & CTI Project Manager: ETH Zurich – Research in the field of lightweight construction.
Education
Further training in Gestalt counseling (ongoing): Institute for Integrative Gestalt Therapy Würzburg – Strengthening presence, perception and dialogue skills for working with people in change processes.
Stryker Internal Education Program: Exploring Management Leadership Acumen, EMEA Talent & Future Leader Program.
Stryker internal education program: GQO Academy - Corporate Talent & Future Leader Program.
Postgraduate course: Essentials of Management, Executive School of Management, University of St. Gallen
Postgraduate course: Leading in Change - The Manager as Coach, Bern University of Applied Sciences
Various training courses in Quality Management: ISO 9001:2000, ISO 13485
Dipl. Ing. FH: Mechanical engineering studies at the Burgdorf University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
Languages
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German, English, French
