Thomas Schinecker

Thomas Schinecker is an Austrian/German executivewith extensive experience in the healthcare industry, spanning over 20 years. He has worked in various regions around the world, including Asia, the USA, and several European countries such as Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. These diverse experiences have shaped him both personally and professionally, and he enjoys the challenges and rewards of working and living in different cultures.

Schinecker recently made headlines as the incoming CEO of Roche, following a leadership shakeup announced by the company a few months ago. He is setto replace the long-standing CEO, Severin Schwan. Notably, Schinecker has played a pivotal role in leading Roche's efforts indeveloping COVID-19 test kitsas the CEO of its diagnostics division. His successful leadership contributedto significant sales growth, with revenues reaching USD 19.4 billion, a 29 percent increase.

Schinecker's career at Roche began in 2003when he joined the company and embarked on a comprehensive management development program across multiple regions, including Asia. In 2005, he transitioned to the diagnostics field and assumed the position of Head of Marketing and Sales for Roche Diagnostics in Austria. Subsequently,he held the role of General Manager for Roche Diagnostics in Sweden, followed by a two-year tenure in the United States. Later,he became the General Manager of Roche Diagnostics in Germany.

In 2018, Schinecker joined Roche's global diagnostics teamandtook on the role of CEO in 2019. Throughout his career, he has emphasized the importance of diagnostics in addressing healthcare's greatest challenges, including cancer, infectious diseases, and other serious health threats.