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Andreas Goppelt Appointed New Managing Director of OrphaCare

April 29th 2026

OrphaCare, a global specialist in the development and marketing of medical devices for drug delivery and part of the AOP Health Group, has appointed Andreas Goppelt as its new managing director. He succeeds Georg Fischer. In this role, the experienced medical technology expert will focus on expanding the company’s strategic scope and initiating the next phase of growth. OrphaCare plays a central role in supporting AOP Health’s integrated therapeutic approach as well as the Group’s long-term expansion.

Andreas Goppelt brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. He has a proven track record of driving innovation, scaling global organizations, and achieving growth in highly regulated healthcare markets.

In his new role, Goppelt will drive OrphaCare’s expansion through a combination of geographic growth and portfolio expansion by further developing an innovative product pipeline and pursuing targeted mergers and acquisitions.

Goppelt will prioritize organizational agility, digital transformation, and operational excellence. At the same time, he will foster a performance-driven corporate culture based on accountability, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Improving patient care.

Dr. Martin Steinhart

With this appointment, we are strengthening the continued development of OrphaCare and its contribution to improving patient care in complex and underserved therapeutic areas. OrphaCare is an essential component of our integrated therapeutic approach. Andreas Goppelt brings the experience and strategic vision needed to further expand this important business unit.

Dr. Andreas Goppelt

Working at OrphaCare means taking responsibility for patients who often have limited treatment options. This requires not only expertise, but also clarity in collaboration and a shared commitment to making a real difference. My goal is to create an environment where people take responsibility and are proud of their contributions.

About Andreas Goppelt


Before joining OrphaCare, Andreas Goppelt held senior positions, including Chief Technology Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, he worked at Ottobock, where he led global transformation initiatives in research and development and was responsible for extensive international operations. Prior to that, he was a co-founder of SWITCH Biotech and held leadership positions at Baxter BioSurgery.
Andreas Goppelt earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

About AOP Health.

AOP Health is an internationally active group of companies with roots in Austria, where AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals GmbH (“AOP Health”) is headquartered. Since 1996, the AOP Health Group has been dedicated to developing innovative solutions to address unmet medical needs, particularly in the areas of rare diseases and critical care medicine. The group has established itself internationally as a pioneer in integrated therapeutic solutions and operates worldwide through subsidiaries, representative offices, and a strong network of partners. With its motto “Needs. Science. Trust.,” the AOP Health Group underscores its commitment to research and development, as well as the importance of relationships with physicians and patient organizations, to ensure that their needs are taken into account across all areas of the company. (aop-health.com)

About OrphaCare.

As part of the AOP Health Group, OrphaCare is dedicated to advancing therapies for rare diseases by developing innovative, tailored solutions for patients with complex medical needs. Since 2018, the company has focused on organizing patient care, bringing modern medical devices to market, and consistently placing patients at the center of its operations.

Press Contact.

Nina Roth, M.A., M.A.S.

Head of Corporate Communications
nina.roth[at]aop-health.com

Photo credit: Andreas Goppelt, AOP Health Studio Koekart
Photo credit: Martin Steinhart: AOP Health/David Bohmann

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