Meet Our Team

Smartemis is guided by an experienced leadership team with a proven track record across healthcare, multi-unit operations, and veterinary sector growth. With zero team turnover since 2021, the company ensures strong continuity and long-term partnership value for its clinics. This philosophy is reflected in Smartemis’ Board of Directors, which brings together elected veterinarians from the network alongside seasoned business professionals nominated by the founders and investors — creating a balanced, collaborative governance model focused on sustainable growth.

Leadership

Smartemis is led by an experienced team with a strong track record in healthcare, multi-unit operations, and veterinary sector growth — committed to long-term partnership and continuity for every clinic in the network.

Bill Hughson

Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

Greg Radke

Co-Founder & General Counsel

Dr. Bronson Schmitz

General Manager Germany

Coming Soon!

General Manager France

Ingmar Beck

CFO

Laure Gaboriaud

CMO

Board Members

The Smartemis Board of Directors reflects the company’s deeply held philosophy of partnership. Half of the members are veterinarians who are nominated by their peers from the Smartemis network in a diligent election process. The other half are business professionals nominated by the company’s founders and investors.

Bill Hughson

Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

Dr. Dirk Butenandt

Board Member & Veterinarian

Dr. Jean-Pascal Danneels

Board Member & Veterinarian

Dr. Véronique Descarsin

Board Member & Veterinarian

Michael Drexler

Board Member

Dr. Birgit Muller

Board Member & Veterinarian

Dr. Bronson Schmitz

Board Member & Veterinarian

Matthew Woolsey

Board Member

What Our Partners Say

"Smartemis offers a network where veterinarians can continue to run their clinics as owner-managers."

Dr Kai Müller and Dr Björn Bruhn

Clinic Owners

"Smartemis stands alongside clinic owners, so they’re no longer lone warriors when it comes to recruitment and team management."

Dr Dirk Butenandt

Veterinarian, Clinic Owner & Board Member

"Smartemis supports clinics owners to plan for their future with succession plans with no pressure."

Dr Willi Gleumes and Thorsten Fröhlich

Veterinarian & Clinic Partners

"Smartemis innovative and sustainable business model supports not only clinic owners, but the entire team in a clinic including nurses and employed veterinarians."

Gabriele Pfahl-Kreis

Veterinarian & Clinic Owner

"Our veterinary network is guided by experienced veterinarians on our Board of Directors, ensuring that clinical excellence, animal welfare, and strong ethical governance are at the heart of every decision we make."

Dr Marcus Stieger

Veterinarian & Clinic Owner

"Smartemis helps clinic owners facing the ever-increasing challenges of running a steadily growing practice on their own."

Dr Birgit Müller

Veterinarian, Clinic Owner & Board Member

Get in touch with us!

Connect with Smartemis to get clear, transparent answers and explore how our model delivers sustainable performance.

info@smartemis.com

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