Birgit Thoennessen

Birgit Thoennessen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, currently serving as Vice President for Pipeline & Portfolio at Coloplast since February 2016. In this role, Thoennessen leads the development and implementation of the Chronic Care product pipeline, focusing on personalized and integrated care solutions. Previous positions at Coloplast include Senior Director Continence Care Marketing and Director of Emerging Categories, showcasing expertise in global marketing, portfolio management, and product innovation. Prior to Coloplast, Thoennessen held various leadership roles at Grünenthal, including Marketing Director Nordic and Commercial Operations Manager Denmark, where responsibilities encompassed strategic brand planning and implementation of marketing initiatives. Thoennessen began a career in consulting at The Boston Consulting Group and has an academic background in Biology from the University of Cologne.