Dr. Michael Späth is a seasoned MedTech business leader with 20+ years of experience across global corporations and mid-sized companies. With a dual background as a physician and business executive, he combines deep clinical insight with commercial acumen to design and execute strategies that drive growth, transformation, and sustainable market impact.

His career spans international sales, business development, and marketing leadership in MedTech: nearly a decade at Philips Healthcare (Patient Monitoring, Perinatal Care, Healthcare Informatics), Managing Director & President at Schwarzer Cardiotek (business transformation, international expansion, cardiology portfolio growth), and portfolio leadership at PARI GmbH, where he integrated device innovation, commercialization, and brand strategy.
He brings the most value to European MedTech companies that are scaling, repositioning their brand, or entering new markets—acting as a full-time executive, interim leader, or fractional partner.

Career Highlights:

• Built and led international sales and marketing organizations at Philips Healthcare and PARI GmbH
• Managing Director & President at Schwarzer Cardiotek, delivering transformation and global expansion in cardiology
• Proven track record in European business development, commercialization, and branding of medical devices
• Unique combination of MD, business administration, and innovation expertise (inventor on multiple patents)

Services:

• Development of growth and innovation strategies in MedTech, Digital Health, and Life Sciences
• Building sales organizations and distributor networks in Europe
• Resuscitation of underperforming products
• Commercialization strategies and investor matching for start-ups