Leads SPIFA's capital office: Stickelmann
New Executive Director of the German Association of Specialist Physicians (SpiFa) Takes Office
Simon Stickelmann has assumed the role of Executive Director at the German Association of Specialist Physicians (SpiFa), effective May 1, 2025. Stickelmann, who previously worked as a health and care policy advisor for the FDP parliamentary group, brings a wealth of experience in policy, politics, and the medical technology industry to his new position.
Based in Berlin, Germany, SpiFa is the professional organization that represents specialist physicians in the country. Stickelmann heads the Berlin office of SpiFa, and supports CEO André Byrla and the board of directors in their efforts to advocate for specialist physicians and manage the organization's operations.
Prior to joining SpiFa, Stickelmann worked in the Berlin office of the US medical technology company Intuitive Surgical. He also worked for Member of Parliament Katrin Helling-Plahr before taking on his role with the FDP parliamentary group.
As Executive Director, Stickelmann will be responsible for representing specialist physicians' interests, managing organizational operations, leading advocacy efforts in healthcare policy, and supporting member physicians with professional and regulatory matters. However, specific achievements by Stickelmann in this role have yet to be publicly disclosed, as he has only recently taken on the position.
SpiFa is headquartered in Berlin and is a well-established professional organization that represents the interests of specialist physicians in Germany. As the Executive Director, Stickelmann will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the organization and the medical profession in the country.
Stickelmann's appointment comes at a time when the medical profession is facing numerous challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the need for innovative solutions in healthcare technology. As a seasoned policy advisor and industry professional, Stickelmann is well-equipped to navigate these challenges and lead SpiFa through a period of growth and change.
As Stickelmann settles into his new role, updates on his work and achievements as Executive Director of SpiFa are likely to become available through official SpiFa communications, press releases, and medical industry reports. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the medical profession in Germany.
- Stickelmann, given his extensive background in health policy, politics, and the medical technology industry, is expected to steer the organization towards innovative solutions in science and medical-conditions, focusing on health-and-wellness and policy-making in medical-conditions, in the context of the ongoing challenges faced by the medical profession, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Being the new Executive Director of SpiFa, a prominent professional organization representing specialist physicians, Stickelmann will play a significant role in public affairs and general-news related to the medical profession, advocating for his members' interests and shaping the future of the organization and the medical field in Germany.
- With Stickelmann at the helm, SpiFa may intend to expand its reach and influence in politics, raising awareness about important health issues, advocating for appropriate allocations of resources, and ensuring the specialist physicians have the support they need to meet the demands of rising medical-conditions and the ever-changing landscape of health-and-wellness.
