Siemens Healthineers has announced the appointment of Michael Schmermer as new managing director for the company’s operations in Egypt, effective 9 March. Based in Cairo, the new managing director will continue to drive Siemens Healthineers’ growth strategy and expand the company’s local footprint, according to a press statement issued on Tuseday. Schmermer takes over the responsibility from Mohamed El-Wetidy “who played a great role leading succees of the company in his 32 years of service,” the statement read. The statement added that Schmermer started his career with Siemens’ healthcare business in 1983. Michael Schmermer mentioned said: “Egypt is an important market for Siemens Healthineers.”Schmermer continued, “I am delighted to be in Egypt at such an exciting time, and I look forward to actively participating in the country’s sustainable growth.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 16, 2017 15:56 UTC