Andreas Stange is a highly experienced professional in the fields of regulatory affairs and quality management within the medical sector. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at TÜV SÜD since April 2009, Andreas oversees global certification bodies for Medical Health Services and teams focused on quality management systems. Prior roles include Vice President, where responsibilities included the development of certification and testing services for IVD devices, and President and CEO of TÜV SÜD Japan, where significant operational expansions occurred. Andreas has also held executive positions at the German Chamber of Commerce and industry in Japan, and leadership roles at TUV SUD subsidiaries. Academic credentials include a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Stuttgart and further education at prestigious institutions such as INSEAD and the University of St.Gallen.