Dr. Michael Braun is a seasoned professional in mergers and acquisitions, currently serving as Senior Director M&A at Stryker since February 2007. Michael has held various leadership roles at Stryker, including Director of Mergers & Acquisitions and Director of Finance, contributing to strategic initiatives and program management. Prior experience includes positions at Infineon Technologies AG as Director of Global Sales Operations and Director of Transformation and Change, along with consulting roles at Cirrus Management Consulting and Booz Allen Hamilton. Michael's educational background includes advanced degrees in engineering with a focus on human factors and ergonomics from the Technical University of Munich, along with certifications in coaching and merger integration.