Detlef Mangels

“Leadership is a choice, not a position.” This is Detlef Mangels credo as he has demonstrated throughout his career in Sales & Marketing in the medical device industry. Having held different leading positions as GM and BU Director for US market leaders in Diagnostic Instruments, Clinical Chemistry, Blood and Diabetes Diagnostic, Vascular Surgery, Heart Surgery and Intervention Cardiology, Detlef was always facing challenges with strong competition. He met those, combining deep analytical skills with sound business judgment and always thinking in opportunities.

His recent start-up projects, supporting EU market access in Urology, Heart Failure and Scientific Cryo-Microscopy were based on his wide experience and understanding of market requirements. Inspiring others, networking, and team-play are his main characteristics. Detlef thus helps to define and execute market entry strategies, paving the road to success.

Knowing, that talented people are needed to make a company stand out in the market, he also acts as an executive consultant in D, A, CH for a leading executive search firm, HTI Consulting in Neuilly, France.

As team approaches and creativity are needed in every sales and marketing process for medical devices, Detlef provides real value. His ability to network with key opinion leaders and his hands-on mentality, combined with his results driven focus, are the reasons for partnering with Detlef Mangels.