Katja Winkels zur Strassen

Katja Winkels zur Strassen has a diverse work experience spanning different industries.

Katja started their career as an Internship Trainee at Serviceplan Gruppe für innovative Kommunikation GmbH & Co. KG in 2001.

In 2003, they interned at Deutsche Bank before moving on to B. Braun Aesculap AG, where they worked as a Vertriebsspezialist (Sales Specialist) for Nahtmaterial, Netzimplantate Hernienchirurgie, Biosurgicals und Spezialitäten from 2005 to 2007. Katja then transitioned to the role of Marketingmanager (Marketing Manager) for Nahtmaterial & Hernia Surgery from 2007 to 2011.

Following their time at B. Braun Aesculap AG, Katja joined B. Braun Gruppe as the Leitung (Head) of Marketing Management DACH Closure Technologies from 2011 to 2013.

In 2014, they joined Prospitalia GmbH as the Leitung (Head) of Marketing & Kommunikation. Katja held this role until 2017 when they became a Business Consultant. In 2020, they were promoted to Leitung (Head) of Business Consulting und strategisches Produktmanagement Einkaufsdienstleistungen.

Throughout their career, Katja has gained expertise in business consulting, marketing, sales, and strategic product management.

Katja Winkels zur Strassen began their education journey in 1999 at the Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten, where they earned a Diplom in Betriebswirtschaft, completing their studies in 2004. In 2005, they attended the IHK Friedberg and obtained a Staatlich geprüfte Pharmareferentin degree in 2006. Continuing their educational pursuits, from 2014 to 2016, Katja Winkels zur Strassen enrolled at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, where they earned a Master in Health and Medical Management (MHMM) degree.