Thomas Straumann
- Thomas Straumann owns a 17% stake in the world’s largest manufacturer of dental implants, publicly-held Straumann Holding.
- Straumann’s grandfather Reinhard founded the company in 1954 as an alloy research company.
- Straumann’s father Fritz met real success during the 1970’s with the introduction of titanium dental implants.
- Straumann joined the company’s board of directors in 1990 where he shifted focus to dental products only.
- Straumann chairs Medartis, a medical device outfit that he founded in 1997.
