Welcome to VirtaMed
VirtaMed's vision is to improve the quality of medical care with state-of-the-art, virtual reality-based medical training, and data-driven education.
Mission
Our mission is to alter the way medical skills are taught. VirtaMed believes that all patients should experience surgical excellence. Since 2007, we empower surgeons to reach proficiency by integrating state-of-the-art, virtual reality-based, data-driven education into medical training. Combining virtual reality graphics with original instruments and anatomic models for realistic tactile feedback, VirtaMed simulators provide structured courses and performance-based proficiency assessments. We also partner with medical societies and internationally renowned experts to develop standardized curricula and training courses for professional development.
Our milestones
Our values
Customer oriented
Being customer-oriented means prioritizing the needs of healthcare professionals. We customize our training tools to address specific challenges, ensuring they are effective and user-friendly, ultimately enhancing skills and improving patient outcomes.
Agile
Agility is essential in surgical simulation. We rapidly adapt to medical advancements, allowing us to update our simulations swiftly. This ensures our products remain innovative and provide the most current training experiences.
Diverse and passionate
Our diverse team fuels innovation with a broad range of perspectives, reflected in our inclusive simulations that address various medical scenarios. This, combined with our passionate commitment to advancing medical education, ensures we provide high-quality training tools that inspire healthcare professionals to excel.
The executive team
Why are we here? How many patients will be better off because of VirtaMed?
This is a fascinating and transformative time for technology in healthcare. We can make a real difference in healthcare globally.
Raimundo Sierra
CEO and Co-Founder
We set the new standards of tomorrow’s healthcare. With a world-class team and state-of-the-art technology!
Daniel Bachofen
COO and Co-Founder
We drive the innovation to create next-generation surgical training simulators, positioning VirtaMed as a leader in surgical training.
Christian Kriebel
CTO
Our products empower surgeons and clinicians with best-in-class simulator training solutions that objectively measure proficiency. VirtaMed is perfectly placed to shape the surgical training product category such that the benefits of simulation become standardized across curricula. It’s an incredibly exciting place to be!
Marcel Hohl
CPO
We lay the foundation for global standards in training relevance. Being part of this shift in surgical training is incredibly fulfilling.
Martina Vitz
CIO
We drive innovation with a clear purpose of better outcome for patients. Being part of a committed team working towards becoming the leader in the industry and to make an impact.
Elisabet Lund
CFO
I'm here because we have the opportunity to meaningfully impact an industry with best-in-class technology and curriculum. This paves the way for evolutionary growth alongside customers seeking the outcomes VirtaMed can deliver. With a team of deeply committed high performers who have a relentless passion for personal and professional development, we're poised to make a lasting difference.
Bryan Zediker
SVP of Sales Hospital Market North America
We can lead an entire industry and indirectly impact the lives of millions of patients every year. Our teams have what it takes to accomplish wonders.
Fabiano Caldas
CCO Medtech
Board of directors
Philipp von Loeper
Chairman
Philipp von Loeper is the Chairman of the VirtaMed Board of Directors, and he is the Managing Director of family-owned holding company ACEG Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH. Born close to Cologne, Germany, von Loeper has an economics diploma from the Swiss University of Fribourg and extensive experience in managing companies across industries in Germany and Italy. He has been Member of the Supervisory Board at Eppendorf AG since 2011, and he became the Chairman of the Eppendorf board in 2016.
Philipp Schack
Board member
Philipp Schack is an operative partner at Armira, as well as the president of the advisory boards at PolyCine GmbH and business group Graf von Oeynhausen-Sierstorpff. Schack has studied business in Germany, France, and Canada, and he started his professional career in Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. Schack moved from finance to industry in the late 1990's as he took the helm in Karl Höll GmbH and later in TITAL GmbH.
Dr. Raimundo Sierra
CEO and Co-Founder
Raimundo quickly discovered his passion for software, algorithms, computer vision and its application to non-engineering fields while studying at ETH Zurich. He received both his Masters and his doctoral degree in electrical engineering from the university, and his PhD thesis on variable models for surgical training simulation was an integral part of VirtaMed's birth.
As a postdoctoral researcher in Boston he worked on surgical simulation and contributed to starting VirtaMed. In 2007 he joined McKinsey and built up his management skills as a consultant for 5 years, followed by 2 years of building and leading a Corporate Digitization unit in the agrochemical sector. In 2014 Raimundo and Stefan decided to join forces and co-lead the growth of VirtaMed.
Daniel Bachofen
Co-Founder, COO
Daniel's journey with VirtaMed began with his studies in computer science at ZHAW, where he developed a keen interest in healthcare technology. After completing his degree, he co-founded VirtaMed and initially served as Head of Hardware Development, advancing the company's surgical simulation solutions.
With a passion for simulation technology, Daniel's expertise and leadership have been crucial to VirtaMed's success. As COO, he now leads a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare through cutting-edge tools that enhance medical training and improve patient outcomes.
Outside of work, Daniel is a private pilot, channeling his love for simulation into aviation. His journey at VirtaMed exemplifies the fusion of technology and healthcare, transforming medical practice and education.
Andy Weymann
Board member
Andy is a seasoned orthopedic surgeon boasting an impressive 25 years of expertise in various global executive and board positions within the realms of medical devices and regenerative medicine. His academic prowess includes a Masters in Human Medicine from the University of Zurich, complemented by an MBA degree from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. Additionally, Andy has honed his strategic acumen through participation in the board program at Harvard Business School.
Notably, Andy has a rich professional history, having served as the Chief Medical Officer of Smith+Nephew and as a distinguished Board Member of S+N Switzerland, among other prominent board roles. His leadership extends to the helm of AO Education, with a particular focus on spearheading AOSpine initiatives.
Where to find us
North America
Phone: +1 813 661 4341
VirtaMed Inc.
16144 Churchview Drive, Suite 101 Lithia, FL 33547, USA
International
Phone: +41 44 500 96 90
VirtaMed AG
Rütistrasse 12, 8952 Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland
China
Phone: +86 21 6368 8810
VirtaMed Co. Ltd
1212 Shui On Plaza, Huai Hai Middle Road 333, Shanghai, PRC
