Business Development
FSMP • Food for Special Medical Purposes • Food Supplements • Medical Devices
CONNECTING
NICE
PEOPLE
CNPº Management Consulting
Strategy & Execution for Regulated Markets
CNP supports companies in the healthcare and retail sectors in successfully navigating complex challenges across the areas of Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP), Medical Devices, Food Supplements and Consumer Health Products — from strategic planning to operational implementation.
My network within the Life Sciences and Retail industries has been growing since 1993 and remains my greatest asset. I do not only provide strategic advice, I actively support implementation and facilitate access to key stakeholders, decision-makers and target markets.
My Focus: Sustainable Growth, Regulatory Assurance, and Operational Excellence
About me
My name is Steffen Dreher – consultant, trusted advisor and executive leader with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, nutrition, medical devices and retail.
Throughout my career, I have worked for four internationally leading blue-chip companies, holding senior leadership positions in sales and marketing. In addition, I served for more than ten years as Managing Director with legal responsibility across the DACH region, successfully building and leading national and international teams, business units and growth programs.
During my time at Danone, I was part of the company’s Top 100 managers.
Today, I support companies in successfully navigating dynamic and highly regulated markets, identifying growth opportunities and turning strategy into sustainable execution. My approach combines strategic vision, operational expertise and an international network of decision-makers and industry experts.
CNP – Connecting Nice People reflects my belief that sustainable business success is created when the right people, expertise and ideas come together.
My Expertise:
- FSMP (Foods for Special Medical Purposes)
- Medical Devices
- Food Supplements
- Healthcare Nutrition Products
- Sales & Marketing
- Market Access in Healthcare and Retail Channels
- International Business Development
- Organizational Transformation and Growth Management
My Added Value for Customers:
- More than 30 years of industry and leadership experience
- Leadership responsibility within four international blue-chip companies
- Director of Sales and Marketing across multiple organizations
- More than 10 years of experience as Managing Director with legal responsibility across the DACH region
- Extensive international management and transformation expertise
- Strong global network across Healthcare, Nutrition, MedTech and Retail

Services & Consulting
CNP rovides specialized consulting services across the entire value chain – from product development to market access.
Services include:
- Strategy development for healthcare products and brands
- Market entry and positioning in retail and healthcare channels
- Support with regulatory requirements and stakeholder interfaces
- Portfolio and product range development
- Optimization of sales, distribution and retail structures
- Support for transformation and growth initiatives
My approach is pragmatic, solution-oriented and focused on delivering measurable results.
„I go where the challenges are and I am not afraid to take calculated risks.“
References
Collaboration with companies in the sector:
• Health Care
• Pharma & MedTech
• Lebensmittelindustrie
• Handel & Retail
Contact
Let´s talk about your business challenges and opportunities.
CNPº Management Consulting
Steffen Dreher
Phorusgasse 2 / 1a
1040 Wien – Austria
Telefon: 0043 664 4919500
E-Mail steffen.dreher@cnp-consulting.com
















