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Recent press, briefings and insights helping you stay informed on AliveDx news.
A diverse leadership team with the experience to scale, giving the best to our teams, partners and patients.
Recent press, briefings and insights helping you stay informed on AliveDx news.

AliveDx is proud to announce that we have successfully completed the 2025/26 NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment, achieving Level 2 status in the UK. This annual assessment is a key benchmark for suppliers to the NHS in the UK, measuring

AliveDx Suisse S.A. is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic distribution agreement with Medipac Technologies Ltd, a leading healthcare-solutions provider in Bangladesh. Under this partnership, Medipac Technologies Ltd will distribute AliveDx’s innovative MosaiQ® and LumiQ® diagnostic platforms across Bangladesh, effective immediately. This collaboration strengthens AliveDx’s commitment to expanding

Following our recent announcement that AliveDx had been shortlisted, we’re proud to confirm that we’ve now been officially recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Biopharma with the list now published in The Guardian. This recognition places AliveDx

We’re proud to announce that AliveDx has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in BioPharma™ 2025 by Great Place to Work® UK. This is a prestigious honour that places us among the top 30 biopharma companies

Eysins, Switzerland, September 2nd, 2025 AliveDx, the global in-vitro diagnostics company that aims to transform patient care, today announces that it has submitted 510(k) premarket notification to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the MosaiQ AiPlex® Vasculitis (VAS)

The MosaiQ instrument is a next-generation, continuous random-access immunoassay platform offering labs automation, simple workflows, fast, multiplexed results and actionable insights for complex-to-diagnose conditions. Eysins, Switzerland – August 25, 2025 – AliveDx, the global in-vitro diagnostics company dedicated to advancing

Manuel Ó. Méndez Muñiz
Chairman and CEO
Manuel O. Méndez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, joined AliveDx in April 2021, bringing over thirty years of experience in the diagnostic and life science markets
Mr. Méndez came to AliveDx from Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leading global provider of diagnostic information services, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer and played a key role in accelerating growth and supporting efforts related to COVID-19.
In earlier years, Mr. Méndez held various executive and senior leadership roles in the in-vitro diagnostic industry at QIAGEN, Abbott Laboratories, Thermo Fisher Scientific, OraSure Technologies and bioMerieux, including Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Operations, Chief Commercial Officer and member of the Executive Committee.
Mr. Méndez earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Boston University.

Dr. Christian Fischer
Chief Scientific & Medical Officer
Christian Fischer, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, joined AliveDx in July 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience in medical and clinical matters related to the healthcare industry.
Prior to assuming this role Dr. Fischer held senior roles in the IVD industry, building and leading medical, scientific and clinical teams at Abbott Diagnostics and Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Phadia immunodiagnostics business.
Dr. Fischer earned his M.D. and an M.Sc. in Human Biology from Philipps‑University Marburg, Germany, and is a specialist in laboratory medicine.

Sophie Bechu
Chief Operating Officer
Sophie Bechu, Chief Operating Officer, joined AliveDx in 2025, bringing extensive international experience gained over more than 35 years in the technology sector.
Sophie came to AliveDx from Royal Philips where she served as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, Sophie held various leadership positions at IBM, where she progressed from Plant Strategy and Plant Controller roles in her early years to serving as Vice President, Strategic Outsourcing, North America Delivery in 2015.
Sophie earned a BS degree in Electronics and Automation from the École Supérieure d’Électricité in Paris, France.

Dr. Michael Hausmann
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Michael Hausmann, Chief Technology Officer, joined AliveDx in 2021, bringing over 20 years of experience in the in-vitro diagnostics industry.
In earlier years, Michael held senior R&D leadership positions in the in-vitro diagnostics industry, including leading Abbott Diagnostics’ R&D center in Germany, global R&D for bioMérieux’s immunoassay business, and global R&D and Program Management Offices for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s BRAHMS biomarker business unit and Clinical Diagnostics Division.
Michael earned a Ph.D. in Biology from the Max‑Planck‑Institute of Immunobiology and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the Albert‑Ludwigs‑University Freiburg, Germany.

Viviane Montarnal
General Counsel & Compliance Officer
Viviane Montarnal, General Counsel & Compliance Officer, joined AliveDx in April 2020, bringing over 25 years of experience in legal and compliance matters in the healthcare industry.
Prior to assuming this role, Viviane served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel as well as Vice President, Law EMEA & LAPAC in the medical technology sector, respectively at Haemonetics and Integra LifeSciences. In earlier years, Viviane held senior legal positions at Ipsen Group, pharmaceutical industry.
Viviane earned a Master in Pharmaceutical Law from Orsay University, a Master in International Commercial Law from Nanterre University, and a degree in Private International Commercial Law from University Jean‑Monnet Paris XI coupled with a degree from the Institut Supérieur d’Interprétariat et de Traduction in Paris.

Steven Zuiderwijk
Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer
Steven Zuiderwijk, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, joined AliveDx in 2022.
Prior to assuming this role, Steven gained extensive leadership experience in diagnostics and medical imaging. Steven has driven strategic growth and innovation across the organization. Previously, Steven held senior executive roles at Royal Philips and The Boston Consulting Group, where he specialized in corporate strategy, business development, marketing, and sales.
He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University of Technology and an MBA from INSEAD.

Mark Wheeler
Chief Commercial Officer
Mark Wheeler, Chief Commercial Officer, joined AliveDx in 2024, bringing over 35 years of experience in the Medical Device sector.
Earlier in his career Mark held growing positions of commercial seniority through Sales Leadership, General Management and Vice-Presidential roles globally. He possesses a passion for Customer Experience, insisting that the patient is the focal point of everything we do.
Mark served as Chairman to the Board for Arizona State University’s Centre for Service Leadership, lectured on Service Leadership and Innovation at Fudan University in Shanghai, Arizona State University, The London Business School, The Kellogg Institute Chicago, as well as The American Association of Marketing. Mark was a past member of the Bain Net Promoter Score, Loyalty Forum community.
Mark earned a HND in Microelectronics from Reading College of Technology, England.

David TenBarge
General Manager, Transfusion Business

Matt Howson
Chief Manufacturing Operations Officer, Clinical Business
Matt Howson, Chief Manufacturing Operations Officer, joined AliveDx in 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in global operations, supply chain, and business transformation within the healthcare and medical device industries.
Prior to assuming this role, Matt served in senior leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President positions at Distalmotion, Convatec, and Johnson & Johnson. Earlier in his career, Matt held roles in investment banking, management consulting, and the United States Army.
Matt earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.

Erika Abondano
Chief People Officer
Erika Abondano, Chief People Officer, joined AliveDx in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of international experience in talent management, organizational development, and HR leadership across multinational organizations.
Prior to AliveDx, Erika held senior HR roles at companies including SC Johnson and ING Investment Management, where she served as Talent Manager EMEA, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant. In these roles, she provided strategic HR counsel and led complex transformation and change initiatives across diverse geographies.
Erika holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

Mario Wijker
Chief Quality & Regulatory Affairs Officer
Mario Wijker is AliveDx Chief Quality & Regulatory Affairs Officer.
Earlier in his career, Mr Wijker held senior leadership roles across quality and regulatory functions in the medical-devices and diagnostics industry. Notably, he served as Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance at Bio-Rad Laboratories, where he drove the adoption of predictive quality-management frameworks and was one of the first QARA leaders to utilize AI in the QMS. Prior to that, he held global regulatory and quality leadership positions at companies including Teleflex, Mölnlycke and Boston Scientific, overseeing regulatory strategy, compliance and product launches across multiple geographies.
Mario earned a BSc degree in biochemistry and genetics and apart from several certifications in QARA he holds an MIT certificate on implications of AI in business strategy.

Erika Abondano
Chief People Officer
Erika Abondano, Chief People Officer, joined AliveDx in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of international experience in talent management, organizational development, and HR leadership across multinational organizations.
Prior to AliveDx, Erika held senior HR roles at companies including SC Johnson and ING Investment Management, where she served as Talent Manager EMEA, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant. In these roles, she provided strategic HR counsel and led complex transformation and change initiatives across diverse geographies.
Erika holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

Erika Abondano
Chief People Officer
Erika Abondano, Chief People Officer, joined AliveDx in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of international experience in talent management, organizational development, and HR leadership across multinational organizations.
Prior to AliveDx, Erika held senior HR roles at companies including SC Johnson and ING Investment Management, where she served as Talent Manager EMEA, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant. In these roles, she provided strategic HR counsel and led complex transformation and change initiatives across diverse geographies.
Erika holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

Erika Abondano
Chief People Officer
Erika Abondano, Chief People Officer, joined AliveDx in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of international experience in talent management, organizational development, and HR leadership across multinational organizations.
Prior to AliveDx, Erika held senior HR roles at companies including SC Johnson and ING Investment Management, where she served as Talent Manager EMEA, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant. In these roles, she provided strategic HR counsel and led complex transformation and change initiatives across diverse geographies.
Erika holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

Erika Abondano
Chief People Officer
Erika Abondano, Chief People Officer, joined AliveDx in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of international experience in talent management, organizational development, and HR leadership across multinational organizations.
Prior to AliveDx, Erika held senior HR roles at companies including SC Johnson and ING Investment Management, where she served as Talent Manager EMEA, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant. In these roles, she provided strategic HR counsel and led complex transformation and change initiatives across diverse geographies.
Erika holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

Erika Abondano
Chief People Officer
Erika Abondano, Chief People Officer, joined AliveDx in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of international experience in talent management, organizational development, and HR leadership across multinational organizations.
Prior to AliveDx, Erika held senior HR roles at companies including SC Johnson and ING Investment Management, where she served as Talent Manager EMEA, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant. In these roles, she provided strategic HR counsel and led complex transformation and change initiatives across diverse geographies.
Erika holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

Erika Abondano
Chief People Officer
Erika Abondano, Chief People Officer, joined AliveDx in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of international experience in talent management, organizational development, and HR leadership across multinational organizations.
Prior to AliveDx, Erika held senior HR roles at companies including SC Johnson and ING Investment Management, where she served as Talent Manager EMEA, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant. In these roles, she provided strategic HR counsel and led complex transformation and change initiatives across diverse geographies.
Erika holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.