André Fortdran
About André Fortdran
André Fortdran is a Product Marketing Manager in the medical sector at ADLINK Technology, with extensive experience in healthcare IT and market intelligence. He has held various roles in companies such as Radisys, Visage Imaging, NDS, and Planar Systems, and holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Current Role at ADLINK Technology
André Fortdran serves as the Product Marketing Manager Medical at ADLINK Technology since 2017. In this role, he provides guidance to both sales and engineering teams, leveraging his extensive experience in the healthcare IT sector. His responsibilities include developing marketing strategies tailored to the medical industry and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Fortdran's position is based in Deggendorf, Germany, where he contributes to the company's growth in the healthcare market.
Previous Experience at Radisys, Visage Imaging, NDS, and Planar Systems
André Fortdran has held several key positions prior to his current role. He worked at Radisys as a Market Specialist from 1996 to 2001, followed by a brief tenure as Senior Sales Manager EMEA at Visage Imaging in 2009. He then served as Field Marketing Manager International at NDS from 2010 to 2017. Additionally, he was the Director of Technical Account Management EMEA at Planar Systems from 2001 to 2006. These roles provided him with a diverse background in sales and marketing across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
André Fortdran holds an MBA in General Management from Northwestern University / Kellogg and Otto-Beisheim-School of Management, which he completed from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Diploma/MSEE equivalent in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from Chemnitz Technical University and Dresden Technical University between 1989 and 1996. His educational background underpins his expertise in verticalization of corporate structures within the healthcare IT sector and business intelligence.
Support for Technology-Driven Startups
In addition to his corporate roles, André Fortdran supports technology-driven startup companies by providing strategic sales and marketing expertise. His experience in the healthcare market equips him with the knowledge to assist emerging companies in navigating challenges and developing effective market strategies.
Interpersonal and Intercultural Skills
André Fortdran possesses strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, which are particularly valuable in the heterogeneous healthcare market across the EMEA region. His ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders enhances collaboration and drives successful outcomes in his professional endeavors.