Kerstin Wagner joins United Robotics Group as Vice President of Global

Bochum, Germany, 30th January 2025 - United Robotics announces the appointment of Kerstin Wagner as Vice President of Global Partnerships and Strategy. With nearly three decades of experience, including a distinguished tenure at Siemens Healthineers, Kerstin has made a transformative impact on the healthcare and diagnostics sectors. Throughout her career, Kerstin has been a driving force in advancing innovation, operational excellence, and transformative growth. Her deep expertise spans clinical diagnostics—including immunochemistry, infectious disease, hematology, hemostasis, immunohematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and automation—delivering innovative solutions that enhance diagnostic precision and improve patient outcomes.

Before joining United Robotics Group, Kerstin successfully led Siemens Healthineers’ diagnostics portfolio and global marketing initiatives as Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations. She led high-profile projects that set new industry standards, including the introduction and launch of Siemens Healthineers’ flagship diagnostic platform across EMEA. Her career began in R&D, focusing on immunochemistry, and evolved into leadership roles integrating newly acquired businesses—demonstrating her unique ability to drive innovation and foster collaboration across various organizational environments.

Kerstin has influenced industry-wide advancements as a previous board member of MedTech Europe and the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC). At MedTech Europe, she championed innovation and compliance in medical technology, while at GACC, she strengthened transatlantic business relations.

“I am excited to join United Robotics Group and collaborate with a team that shares my passion for innovation and impact,” said Kerstin. “ I’ve seen firsthand the impact and strain of staffing shortages in industries like healthcare, and I have seen the impact of collaborative service robotics solutions. In this lucrative space, the interaction between robots and humans is changing the way we work - taking care of repetitive tasks with unmatched precision, so people can focus on what really matters: solving problems, delivering care, and driving progress. United Robotics Group understands the potential of this relationship and we have worked together on transformative projects for the industry that I am now excited to continue moving forward and continue to create synergies between robotics and healthcare.”

We are delighted to welcome Kerstin Wagner to United Robotics Group. Her extensive experience in diagnostics and her proven leadership in driving innovation align perfectly with our mission to revolutionize healthcare through advanced robotics. Kerstin's strategic vision will be instrumental as we continue to develop and expand our life sciences robotics solutions, aiming to enhance laboratory automation and improve patient outcomes. " Wassim Saedi, CEO of United Robotics Group Health and Food GmbH.