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Coulter Partners Secures new Country Manager for AniCura in DACH

LONDON, U.K., February 2019 – Coulter Partners was delighted to partner with international veterinary care provider, AniCura, to secure the appointment of Carla Naumann as the new Country Manager in Germany, Austria & Switzerland (DACH). Carla has some 20 years’ experience of various managerial roles within the healthcare sector in Germany and abroad. The recruitment further underlines AniCura’s commitment to develop the future of high-quality veterinary care in one of Europe’s largest markets.

Previously Executive Director at a leading privately held hospital group in Germany, Carla’s most recent experience has been gained over 15 years on the hospital group’s management team. Prior to this she worked as a management consultant focused on healthcare at a leading management consulting firm.

“We are very pleased to welcome Carla to AniCura. Her profound experience of building a strong healthcare group with efficient support to individual clinics will be key to developing AniCura, as we have now grown to become a leading veterinary care provider with more than 1,200 employees in the region. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the team at Coulter Partners for their outstanding professional support in achieving this high calibre appointment,” says Øyvind Johnsen Brøgger, Group Operations Director at AniCura.

“I look forward to joining AniCura and highly value the company’s entrepreneurial spirit in combination with its strong focus on building a values-based organization. Veterinary care is undoubtedly undergoing change, and I believe AniCura is well-positioned to lead the development in the best interest of its patients, employees and customers,” adds Carla Naumann, newly appointed Country Manager for AniCura in Germany, Austria & Switzerland.

About AniCura

AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specialized in veterinary care for companion animals. Born out of the idea that sharing resources can create opportunities for better veterinary care, the company was established in 2011 as the first merger of companion animal hospitals in the Nordic region. Today, AniCura is a role model within specialized veterinary care and a valued partner for pet owners and referring veterinarians across Europe. AniCura offers a wide range of high-quality medical services covering preventive and basic health care as well as advanced and specialized diagnostics, internal medicine, intensive care, surgery and orthopedics. AniCura also provides rehabilitation, physiotherapy and dietary advice and offers selected pet food and care products. AniCura provides modern, high-quality veterinary care for pets at 225 European locations and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. Every year, AniCura’s 4,500 passionate veterinary professionals attend to more than two million companion animal patients. AniCura is a trusted training and referral body. For information on how AniCura is working to shape the future of veterinary care, please visit their website www.anicuragroup.com.

About Coulter Partners

Coulter Partners is a board and senior level executive search boutique focussed exclusively on global Life Sciences. From our offices in the UK, Europe and North America, we work together across boundaries and disciplines to build outstanding leadership teams for our clients in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, CRO and services sectors. Our industry leading reputation is founded on deep sector knowledge and innovative thinking. Our strategy is built on a unique team culture and true global reach. Our goal is to bring you the world’s best talent.