Warken hires CDU man into BMG

Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) hires another party member into the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG): Philipp Müller becomes head of department 5 "Digitalization and Innovation". He has made a career in the CDU.

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2025 December 20 . 9:02 AM

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Warken hires CDU man into BMG

Philipp Müller has been named the new head of the Digitalization and Innovation Department at Germany’s Federal Ministry of Health (BMG). Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) announced the appointment, filling the role left vacant by Dr. Susanne Ozegowski’s retirement. Müller brings a mix of political and industry experience to the position.

Müller takes over from Dr. Susanne Ozegowski, who led the department from April 2022 until her departure on December 1, 2025. Ozegowski had previously held the post since October 2019, overseeing digital health initiatives within the ministry.

Before joining the BMG, Müller worked in both politics and telecommunications. He began as a policy advisor for the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, a think tank linked to the CDU. Later, he moved into lobbying, serving as head of the 'Europe Think Tank and Education Policy Strategies' at the Vodafone Foundation. He also held the role of managing director at the broadband association ANGA. Müller’s political background includes key positions within the CDU. He served as federal managing director of the Young Union (JU) and later took on similar responsibilities for the CDU in Baden-Württemberg. His experience spans party organisation, policy development, and industry advocacy. In his new role, Müller will lead Department 5, supported by two deputy heads: Thomas Renner, who oversees Digitalization and Innovation, and Sebastian Zilch, responsible for Digital Healthcare and Gematik.

The appointment follows a structured transition within the ministry. Müller’s blend of political strategy and sector-specific knowledge is expected to guide the department’s future projects. His term begins as the BMG continues to expand its digital health initiatives.