Michael Eckardt

Senior Program Manager Business Development at Sonova

Michael Eckardt is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and product management, currently serving as Senior Program Manager at Sonova Group since May 2015, where notable achievements include translating business opportunities into innovative solutions, particularly following the acquisition of the Sennheiser Consumer division. Eckardt has initiated strategic projects focused on concept development, market research, and user-centered design, including the successful creation of the myCall-to-Text app, which aids hard-of-hearing individuals, and the launch of the "IdeaGym" platform to foster innovation at the Sonova Stäfa site. Prior to Sonova, Eckardt held significant roles at Phonak, NXP Semiconductors, and Philips Semiconductors, focusing on wireless connectivity solutions and digital wireless accessories that enhance communication for the hearing impaired. Michael holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zürich, an MBA from ETH Zürich, and completed a seminar in Strategic Innovation at SGMI Management Institut St. Gallen.

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Sonova, headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, is a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions. The group operates through its core business brands Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton, Advanced Bionics and the brands of the Audiological Care business, e.g. AudioNova, Geers, Boots Hearing Care, Connect Hearing and Lapperre.


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