Founded in 1962, Vygon has established itself as a major player in single-use medical devices and active medical devices industry for healthcare professionals in hospitals and for private and independent practitioners. A world leader in the neonatology and vascular management clinical specialties, Vygon combines local and international in-depth expertise and know-how in each individual field.
It produces and distributes 210 million medical devices each year, in over 120 countries. Its dynamism is also reflected in innovation, with 183 patents filed, demonstrating its ability to develop high-performance solutions that are recognised worldwide’, replace it with: ‘Vygon’s high-performance solutions are recognised worldwide, with 183 patents filed, reflecting the company’s dynamism and innovation
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Corporate profile
Governance
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Stéphane Regnault from ENSIA engineering school and an MBA from HEC Paris. After holding several managerial roles in industry, he was appointed Chairman of Vygon’s Board of Management in 2000. He served as President of SNITEM (National Union of the Medical Technology Industry) from 2013 to 2019 and has been a Board Administrator since 2011.
Chief Executive Officer
Ludovic Richard-Vitton is a graduate of EM Lyon business school with over 25 years of experience in the medical device industry. He has held several senior leadership positions at Vygon, gaining extensive expertise across marketing, sales, R&D, and regulatory affairs. His deep understanding of the group’s culture and operations supports his role as Chief Executive Officer of Vygon.
Director of Vysion Strategic Plan
A mechanical engineer from INSA-Lyon, Matthieu de Montgolfier joined Vygon in 2007 as a workshop manager. He then managed the SAP plant from 2011 to 2021 and developed the VYSET business. After an Executive MBA at EDHEC, he took responsibility for strategic planning in 2021 and CSR (Corporate Social Responsability) in 2024.
Chief Manufacturing Officer
A graduate of ENSAM (Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers), Xavier Hocq’s career led him towards methods, techniques and production within several of the Group’s production units. In 2007, he became Vygon’s Director of Factories and in 2017, he was appointed Group Chief Manufacturing Officer.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Laurent Millet, who holds a Master's degree in Human & Organisational Management from ESCP Business School, joined Vygon in 2002 after several years in the industrial sector. He took over as Human Resources Manager in 2005 and was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer in 2017.
Chief Financial Officer
A graduate of EM Lyon Business School, Anne Najaint has over 20 years of experience in performance management and corporate finance. After working in the banking, industrial and medical sectors, she joined Vygon in 2018 as Chief Financial Officer for the Group.
Chief Operating Officer
Ambroise Parker, born into a family of entrepreneurs and doctors, graduated from the Institut d’Optique Graduate School. He built his career in the electronics sector, holding management roles in R&D, industry and commercial functions across automotive and telecom. He joined Vygon in 2001 to create a cross-functional Supply Chain organisation and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2017.
Chief Corporate Officer International Business & Offer Development
Thomas Walter holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy and a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Health Law from the University of Paris XI. After holding various roles in the healthcare industry, he joined Perouse Medical in 2004 and became Chief Executive Officer in 2015 following its acquisition by Vygon. He has been Chief Corporate Officer International Business & Offer Development since January 2023.
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