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Smartemis is led by an experienced team with deep healthcare and veterinary sector expertise, governed by a board where half the seats are held by practicing veterinarians — elected by the clinic owners they represent.
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Board are practicing vets
Elected by their clinic-owner peers. Not appointed by management or investors.
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Countries, one team
Dedicated teams in Germany and France, with shared leadership from Lucerne, Switzerland.
Leadership
An experienced team with a strong track record across healthcare, multi-unit operations, and veterinary-sector growth — committed to long-term partnership with every clinic in the network.
Co-Founder
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
A seasoned leader with a track record across consumer, education, and healthcare. Previous CEO roles include Blue Sky Vision, Integra Med Fertility, DaVita Rx, and Noah’s Bagels. Began his career at Morgan Stanley and Bain & Company. MBA, Stanford GSB.
Co-Founder
Co-Founder & General Counsel
25+ years as general counsel across healthcare, mining, education and private equity sectors globally. Previously Group General Counsel at Selecta. Leads legal, compliance, and governance at Smartemis.
GM Germany
General Manager Germany
Leads all Smartemis operations in Germany, including clinic acquisition, network management, and the German operations team. DVM, MBA. Also serves as a board member.
GM France
General Manager France
Leads all Smartemis operations in France, including clinic partnership, network management, and the French operations team. DVM.
CFO
Chief Financial Officer
Experienced financial executive with a track record in scalable finance organizations, performance improvement, and sustainable growth. Aligns financial strategy with operational execution and data-driven decision-making.
Governance
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Board seats held by practicing veterinarians
Nominated by their peers from within the network through a diligent election process. The other four are business professionals nominated by the founders and investors. This balanced structure means clinical excellence, animal welfare, and the interests of practicing vets are structurally represented in every strategic decision.
Elected Vet
Board Member & Veterinarian — Clinic Owner, Germany
Elected Vet
Board Member & Veterinarian — Founder, Brittany clinic, France
Where We Work
The Smartemis network operates across Germany and France, with dedicated country teams and shared leadership from the Lucerne, Switzerland headquarters.
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Headquarters
Smartemis AG
Morgartenstrasse 9
6003 Lucerne, Switzerland
info@smartemis.com
Functions: Leadership, finance, strategy, investor relations, legal, marketing
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Germany
Dr. Bronson Schmitz
General Manager Germany
Services: Full service suite — practice development, recruiting, marketing, finance, change management, Tradelios
Board: Dr. Birgit Müller & Dr. Dirk Butenandt
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France
Dr. Caroline Devieilhe
General Manager France
Services: Full service suite — practice development, recruiting, marketing, finance, change management, Tradelios
Board: Dr. Jean-Pascal Danneels & Dr. Véronique Descarsin
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The Network
Independent veterinary clinics across Germany and France — each locally owned, each part of something larger.
Vets: 600+ · Support staff: 1,500+
Get in Touch
Investor inquiries, partnership discussions, and media requests reach the founding team directly.
