Leads SPIFA's capital headquarters, that's Stickelmann
New Executive Director of the German Association of Specialist Physicians (SpiFa) Takes Office
Simon Stickelmann, a seasoned health and care policy advisor, has taken on a new role as the Executive Director of the German Association of Specialist Physicians (SpiFa). Stickelmann's extensive background in healthcare and political consulting has prepared him well for this position.
Before joining SpiFa, Stickelmann worked for the FDP parliamentary group and Member of Parliament Katrin Helling-Plahr. His expertise in health and care policy, as well as his experience in the pharmaceutical industry, has proven valuable in his new role.
SpiFa, the organization for which Stickelmann is now the Executive Director, is based in Berlin. In his position, Stickelmann heads the Berlin office and supports the board and CEO, André Byrla, in various tasks.
Stickelmann's career has also included a stint with the Berlin office of the US medical technology company Intuitive Surgical. This experience has given him a unique insight into the workings of the healthcare industry, which he will undoubtedly bring to his role at SpiFa.
Stickelmann began his tenure as the Executive Director of SpiFa on May 1, 2025, and is eager to use his skills and experience to advance the organisation's goals. As the current Executive Director of SpiFa, Stickelmann is poised to make a significant impact in the field of specialist medicine in Germany.
- Stickelmann, with his extensive background in healthcare policy, pharmaceutical industry, and political consulting, is expected to bring a unique perspective to the field of medical-conditions and health-and-wellness as he navigates the policy-and-legislation landscape of public affairs in his new role as Executive Director of SpiFa.
- As the new Executive Director of SpiFa, based in Berlin, Stickelmann will be at the forefront of shaping political discourse, addressing issues related to science and specialist medicine, and facilitating dialogue between key stakeholders in the industry, including the general-news media.
- Stickelmann's tenure as Executive Director of SpiFa comes at a crucial time when important decisions regarding health-care policies and medical-conditions are being made at various levels of policy-and-legislation, and as such, his contributions are anticipated to significantly influence the state of health-and-wellness in Germany.
