Management team
Our global leadership team, led by President Rasmus Sørensen, is made up of dedicated and experienced executives. Wherever we are located, our leaders guide the company and uphold our purpose and values.
President
Rasmus Sørensen
Rasmus joined Atos Medical as VP Finance before taking the responsibility as President Atos Medical. Prior to joining Atos Medical Rasmus has held senior roles at Coloplast A/S, Demant A/S, and Deloitte Corporate Finance, with expertise in finance, strategy, and M&A.
Rasmus holds a Master of Finance & Accounting from Copenhagen Business School.
Nationality: Danish
With Atos since: 2024
Finance Director
Daniel Apelstierna
Daniel joined Atos in 2022 as Business Controller for Global Operations and Innovations. He has more than 25 years of experience from various functions within finance, with a broad background spanning several industries and companies, such as Carlsberg, Findus and Öresundskraft.
Daniel holds a Master of science (MSc) in business administration from Jönköping International Business School.
Nationality: Swedish
With Atos since: 2022
Vice President, Manufacturing
Dr. Hans-Marcus Kränzler
Before joining Atos as Site Director in Nieder-Olm in 2023, Dr. Hans-Markus Kränzler had close to 20 years of experience from MedTech, working within different functions at Fresenius Medical Care.
He studied biology at the University of Würzburg, and holds a PhD in Microbiology.
Nationality: German
With Atos since: 2023
Vice President, Commercialization
Pascale Chapuis
Before joining Atos Medical in 2017, Pascale Chapuis held various leadership positions in several sectors of the health industry, including Johnson & Johnson and Roche Pharma.
Pascale is a graduate of IDRAC Paris Business School and holds a master’s degree in health marketing from Paris Medicine University.
Nationality: French
With Atos since: 2017
Vice President, New Markets
Ulrik Hill Christiansen
Ulrik joined Atos Medical in 2023. Before joining Atos, Ulrik spent over 15 years with Coloplast A/S, where he has a strong track record across numerous commercial functions.
Ulrik holds an MSc in Economics from the University of Copenhagen.
Nationality: Danish
With Atos since: 2023
Vice President, Europe North & South
Franco Margaria
Franco has been with Atos since the beginning of 2021. He started as Atos Medical Italy's Managing Director before being appointed to his current position in May 2024. Franco worked in the consumer products (Kimberly-Clark) and healthcare (Air Liquide) industries for over 25 years before joining Atos.
Franco holds a degree in Political Sciences, majoring in Economics, from the University of Turin, and is a certified business coach (EMCC).
Nationality: Italian
With Atos since: 2021
Vice President, US
Karen Volz
Karen joined Atos Medical as Chief Financial Officer, North America, in September 2019. Before joining Atos, Karen held leadership positions across finance, supply chain, and organizational change management with prominent Fortune 500 companies, headquartered both domestically and internationally.
Karen holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin system.
Nationality: US
With Atos since: 2019
Vice President, Germany
Stefanie Schmitz
Stefanie Schmitz joined Atos Medical in 2012 and has held several leadership positions before taking on the role of Vice President of Atos Medical, Germany.
Stefanie is a trained nurse specialized in anesthesia and intensive care and has completed a degree in Case Management at Mainz University of Applied Sciences.
Nationality: German
With Atos since: 2012
