Hans E. Mülder

Dr. Hans E. Mülder studied nuclear physics at the Free University in Amsterdam and medical physics and audiology at the University Hospital Utrecht. He practised audiology in the Netherlands, fitted the first multichannel cochlear implants, kickstarted the usage of oto-acoustic emissions asa hearing screeningg tool for newborns and was a teacher of audiology, politician, and researcher.

Hans joined Phonak, the global leading manufacturer of hearing aids, in 1999 as Marketing Director. There he oversaw the successful launch of Roger, the global standard for wireless communication for people with hearing loss, and several generations of the power hearing aid line Naída by Phonak.

In 2018 he joined Advanced Bionics, a US-based manutacturer of cochlear implants and like Phonak, part of the Sonova Group. He served as Director of Strategic Marketing until his early retirement in 2021. Hans has extensive experience in global marketing, scientific research, branding and communication strategy. He holds several patents in Wireless microphones, hearing protection and sound. His prime interest is currently to help companies in the hearing health care field find their right strateg8y.