René Brecht

CorCell, Inc. provides umbilical stem cell preservation & cord blood-banking services to use stem cells as future treatments for a variety of diseases and illnesses. The company collects umbilical cord blood stem cells from hospitals in all 50 states and abroad. CorCell has parterships with Maxxim Medical, Kimmel Cancer Center and Independence Blue Cross. CorCell was founded in 1995 and is located in Philadelphia, PA.

Biovertis AG operates as a clinical stage pharmaceutical company. It develops small molecule drugs against proprietary microbial antigens. The firm discovers and develops antimicrobial drugs for infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens. The company was founded by Erich Felber, Uwe von Ahsen, and Alexander Ullrich von Gabain in 2003 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Rentschler Biopharma SE develops and produces pharmaceutical products. Its solutions include bioprocess development, bio manufacturing, associated consulting activities including cell line process, cell culture, aseptic filling, consulting, planning and project management services. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany.

Diehl Auge Decoupage SAS produces and supplies stamped parts for the electronic components' industry. It specializes in the materials, tooling, cutting, and surface treatment technologies. The company was founded on January 7, 2000 and is headquartered in Besancon, France.

Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life.

OXID eSales AG provides e-commerce software solutions and services. It offers commercial open source shopping cart software and integrates all touchpoints such as webshop, mobile, and point of sale. The firm also provides professional services from strategy development and project implementation to operation of a successful multi-channel business. The company was founded by Andrea Seeger, Roland Fesenmayr and Eric Jankowfsky in 2003 and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany.

Part of McKinsey & Co., Inc., McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom) is a consulting firm that helps UK manufacturers embrace new technologies for digital transformation and leadership. The company is based in London, UK. Ruben Schaubroeck, McKinsey Digital's new lead for the UK, Belgium, and Netherlands offices, spoke with Thomas Farrar, a manager of communications in the firm's UK office, about the importance of speed and pace for CEOs in this new growth journey. The British company works with organizations that pursue sustainability, inclusion, and economic growth, all at the same time, to achieve strategic foresight and built-in agility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new trading relationship with the EU.

AFreeze GmbH develops and manufactures catheters. The firm offers Cool Loop cryoablation system product. The company was founded by Gerald Fischer in 2008 and is headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria.

Anwerina AG is a pharmaceutical company based in Germany that specializes in the development of quality drugs and medical technology for the treatment of bone diseases. The Swiss company is experts in the field of osteoporosis and have a patient-centered strategy for the development of unique and cost-effective drugs. The private company offers ASCENDRA® / ASCENDRA® DUO / ASCENDRA® TRIO, which is an injection solution used for the therapy of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with an increased risk of fractures. The company also focuses on the development of generic drugs for patients with bone metastases in the field of oncology.

Centogene AG focuses on genetic and biochemical diagnostic testing services for rare hereditary disorders. The firm operates through the offices located in Freiburg, Dubai and Noida. The company was founded by Arndt Rolfs in 2006 and is headquartered in Rostock, Germany.

Acxit Lifesciences GmbH provides financial and strategic advisory services. The private company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Richard F. Chambers has been the CEO of the German company since 2004.

Arcensus GmbH provides digital healthcare and diagnostics services. The private company is based in Rostock, Germany. The German company was founded in 2020 by Arndt Rolfs. Arndt Rolfs has been the CEO since 2020.

Kenta Biotech AG engages in the research, development, production, and marketing of biotechnological and pharmaceutical products. It also specializes in the discovery and development of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of life-threatening hospital infections. The company was founded by Alois B. Lang on February 9, 2006 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Part of Dow, Inc., Dow Olefinverbund GmbH is a materials science company based in Schkopau, DE. The CEOs are Christoph Ludwig Maier, Kepa Diaz de Mendibil, Hanna Sitzler. Dow Olefinverbund delivers innovative and sustainable solutions for customers in packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care. The German company's portfolio includes polyurethane materials for furniture, insulation, structural, and automotive markets, silicone release liners, adhesive plastic films, and pressure-sensitive tapes. The company also provides high-performance materials and technologies for synthetic sport fields and track surfaces. The company was founded in 2003.