FDP group hands over health policy responsibilities to Stickelmann

New Health Policy Spokesperson for FDP Parliamentary Group Announced

Simon Stickelmann, a seasoned health policy advisor with a diverse background, has been appointed as the health and nursing policy spokesperson for the Free Democratic Party (FDP) parliamentary group in the German Bundestag. His appointment took effect on January 27, 2023.

Stickelmann began his career as an Intern Government Affairs & Policy Germany in the Berlin office of the healthcare corporation Johnson & Johnson. He later moved on to work as Public Affairs Manager DACH & Eastern Europe for the US medical technology company Intuitive Surgical, where he honed his skills in public affairs management in the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region and Eastern Europe.

Prior to his new role, Stickelmann worked as a health policy advisor for FDP Bundestag member Katrin Helling-Plahr. His extensive experience in health policy, public affairs management, and his deep understanding of the German and European health care systems were cited as reasons for his appointment.

The FDP parliamentary group's health and nursing policy priorities include improving the quality of care, increasing accessibility, and promoting digitalization in healthcare. Stickelmann's appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to these initiatives.

The appointment is seen as a strategic move by the FDP to strengthen its position in health policy debates. Members of the FDP parliamentary group and the broader party welcomed the news, viewing it as a positive development for the FDP and the German health care system as a whole.

As the health and nursing policy spokesperson, Stickelmann's responsibilities include representing the FDP's stance on health and nursing policy matters in the German Bundestag. His previous experience working with Helling-Plahr and his time at Johnson & Johnson and Intuitive Surgical should prove valuable in this role.

The FDP parliamentary group announced Stickelmann's appointment in a press release on January 27, 2023. The release highlighted Stickelmann's extensive experience and his potential to contribute significantly to the FDP's health policy agenda.

Johnson & Johnson is a healthcare corporation based in the US, while Intuitive Surgical is a US-based medical technology company. Katrin Helling-Plahr is a member of the Bundestag, the German federal parliament. The Public Affairs Manager DACH & Eastern Europe for Intuitive Surgical before Stickelmann was Ludwig Zwanzger.

Stickelmann's career in health policy began early, and he has worked in various roles throughout his career. His appointment as the health and nursing policy spokesperson for the FDP parliamentary group is a testament to his dedication and expertise in this field.