"I recommend Werner for companies looking for independent directors with strong worldwide operational and organizational experience."1
“His strong academic background in plasma physics also provided him with a unique insight into the development potential of Ilika’s technology. This was evidenced as Ilika sought to reposition itself from being solely a materials development company to one that also ‘productizes’ and sells pre-production materials. Werner’s long experience in this area helped Ilika avoid costly mistakes and to focus management’s thinking on the most effective routes to market. …”. 2
“ … I am pleased to unreservedly recommend Dr Braun ….”.3
“… Due to his broad and profound knowledge of the cardiac rhythm management products, their technology and clinical application, the market, the key players and the competitive environment, Mr. Braun contributed quickly and significantly to the success of the CRM businesses ...”. 4
“In all his positions, always, he demonstrated leadership. He established an inspiring, constructive and cooperative spirit amongst his coworkers and with the other business and functional organizations—especially as far as cross-business functions were concerned ...”5
“Mr. Braun always performed with a high degree of diligence ...”6
“His strong leadership was based on competence. His business expertise was highly [esteemed] by the physicians as well as within the company’s Europe and US-based CRM organizations, and he enjoyed their undoubted respect. His customer orientation and the quality of his work have always been outstanding. At all times he set high quality goals that are demanding for himself and others, also in complex situations. He took opportunities when they arose. Mr. Braun’s intuition directed the positive development of the business regarding operational success, growing revenues, market shares and profitability.”7
“… Dr. Werner Braun demonstrated strong leadership with the employees and successfully restructured the sales organization with an emphasis on better technical support and service to meet the high expectations in this market ...”8
“Thanks to his diplomatic demeanor he was able to regain the trust and confidence of some of the market’s biggest opinion leaders (ophthalmic surgeons), and he quickly established excellent relationships and enjoyed their undoubted respect. This permitted the successful negotiation of substantial contracts and agreements on scientific cooperation to include clinical studies and research projects …”9
“Dr. Werner Braun' s intuition directed the positive development of the business regarding operational success, growing market shares and revenues, and substantial turnaround in profitability. He successfully accomplished the corporation's mission by further diligently streamlining the company's structure without risking its specific effectiveness required in this unique market.”10
“… Dr. Werner Braun took on the leadership of the worldwide sales organization, as well as the responsibilities for marketing and congress management and the creation of sales strategies and the corresponding planning processes … We are happy to confirm that Dr. Braun has performed his duties at all times … with the highest degree of engagement … He excelled with his agility to relate to … external business partners …”11
1 Jeffrey B. Jump, Co-CEO and President of Cardiovascular Business Unit, Biosensors International.
2, 3 Jack Boyer, Chairman of the Board, Ilika Plc, and Council Member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
4,5,6,7 Barry W. Wilson, President, Medtronic International, 2001.
8,9,10 David Bailey, Vice President Europe, Bausch & Lomb Surgical, 1998.
11 Walter Sarstedt, Founder, Owner and CEO of SARSTEDT AG & Co., (†2013) 1983.