Rolf Erik Hönger
COTIA
Summary
Accomplished leader at Roche Pharmaceuticals, adept in driving sustainable double-digit growth and pioneering access planning frameworks globally. Excelled in developing leaders and high-performing teams, with a knack for visionary strategic thinking and policy development. Achieved significant market penetration and sales increases and strategic skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Chair
Movement Health Foundation
2023.03 - Current
- Co-founder
- Worked closely with other leaders to articulate organizational vision and develop roadmaps for achieving goals.
- Expansion from Latin America to Africa and Europe
Head Latam
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2018.09 - Current
- Leading region to sustainable double digit growth
- Hire and develop General Managers and their respective enabling teams
- Developed and implemented policy strategy to improve health systems and increase opportunities for our innovations
General Manager Brazil
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2014.01 - 2018.08
- Drove year-over-year business growth
- Implemented innovative strategy to increase public market penetration
- Developed talents for the wider organization (eg. my own successor)
Commercial Development Director Latam
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2013.05 - 2013.12
- established first access planning framework adapted globally
General Manager Colombia & Ecuador
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2008.08 - 2013.04
- Successfully managed Roche Colombia growth during price control introduction while expanding access to our innovations
- Doubled sales in Roche Ecuador
- Established independent affiliate in Ecuador
General Manager Peru
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2004.01 - 2008.07
- Doubled sales while increasing profitability
- Established a strategy for access to innovation
- Formed a high performing team
Sales & Marketing Manager Central America/Caribe
Roche Pharmaceuticals
1999.05 - 2003.12
Special Project Manager
Roche Pharmaceuticals
1999.03 - 1999.04
Market Manager Central Asia&Caucasus
Roche Pharmaceuticals
1993.03 - 1999.02
Chief of Representation
Andre & CIE, Lausanne
1991.11 - 1993.02
Representative
Andre & CIE, Lausanne
1990.07 - 1991.10
Education
Master of Science - Global Public Health
Queen Mary University of London
London04.2022
Lic. Oec - Economics
University of St.Gallen (HSG)
St. Gallen, Switzerland08.1989
Skills
- Visionary strategic thinking
- Development of leaders and high performing teams
- Public Speaker
- Access and Policy Development
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
Danish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Vice Chair
Movement Health Foundation
2023.03 - Current
Head Latam
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2018.09 - Current
General Manager Brazil
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2014.01 - 2018.08
Commercial Development Director Latam
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2013.05 - 2013.12
General Manager Colombia & Ecuador
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2008.08 - 2013.04
General Manager Peru
Roche Pharmaceuticals
2004.01 - 2008.07
Sales & Marketing Manager Central America/Caribe
Roche Pharmaceuticals
1999.05 - 2003.12
Special Project Manager
Roche Pharmaceuticals
1999.03 - 1999.04
Market Manager Central Asia&Caucasus
Roche Pharmaceuticals
1993.03 - 1999.02
Chief of Representation
Andre & CIE, Lausanne
1991.11 - 1993.02
Representative
Andre & CIE, Lausanne
1990.07 - 1991.10
Master of Science - Global Public Health
Queen Mary University of London
Lic. Oec - Economics
University of St.Gallen (HSG)