Tim Bast

Tim Bast is an experienced professional in quality management and regulatory affairs, currently serving as the Sr. Manager QA EMEA (PRRC) at HOYA Surgical Optics since March 2021. Responsible for quality management systems under ISO 13485 and regulatory compliance under EU MDR, Tim leads a QM/QA team and oversees various projects, including MDR transfer and subsidiary liquidation. Previous roles include Head of Quality at TOMRA Sorting Recycling, where Tim achieved ISO 9001 certification, and a decade at maxon, culminating as Head of Quality BU Medical, focusing on ISO compliance, risk management, and cleanroom qualifications. Tim holds a diploma in International Industrial Engineering from RheinMain University of Applied Sciences.