YOUR NEW DRIVING FORCE

At IMPACT, we’re not just a company; we’re a force driving the success of medical solution ventures globally, with particular strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Our mission is to help you expand access to life saving healthcare solutions by revolutionizing how they are commercialized.
Discover our story, values, and the passionate team behind our impactful solutions. Let’s redefine the future of healthcare access together.

Global Presence

Harald Derkx

Harald Derkx is co-founder of Impact. He has a mixed background in finance and a solid commercial work experience with a proven track record for opening new markets in Europe, Middle-East and Africa. Experienced in setting out market penetration strategies for innovative healthcare solutions. Expert in Health Economic selling. Key user for CRM platforms. Specific knowledge in the IVD field, with focus on Microbiology (Rapid AST) and Serology. In depth Laboratory Workflow Analysis expertise. Able to support and drive complex business restructurings including Mergers and Acquisitions.

Alex Al Ghoul

24+ years within the Diagnostics & Pharma Industry, with diversified experience in commercial execution, strategic / operation marketing and business development. Long history in developing international expansion plans and managing multi-channel B2B distribution networks creating customer-oriented growth strategies.

Winfried Windegger

Winfried Windegger is an experienced sales trainer and consultant based in Geneva. He is the founder of WWINDER Sales Consulting Sàrl and creator of the WWIDER© app, a tool designed to boost distributor sales performance. With more than 25 years of international experience – including 10 years leading Sales Capabilities at bioMérieux International – he specializes in sales effectiveness, negotiation, and distribution sales. Winfried delivers training in English and French, both in-person and online, helping companies strengthen their direct and indirect sales teams and achieve measurable results.

Joaquín Gonzalez Aravena

Is an accomplished international business executive with over 25 years of global experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences sectors. He has a proven track record in strategic leadership, commercial development, and global organizational transformation. Skilled in market analysis, partnership building, and business strategy execution, he has successfully led multicultural teams and driven sustainable growth in diverse and competitive markets. Expert in shaping customer-centred and innovation-driven strategies that foster long-term value creation within the global biotech and healthcare industries

Javier Gutman

Senior consultant with 25+ years of leadership experience in Latin America, including key regional roles at bioMérieux. Expert in market expansion, distributor management, and strategic growth across diverse sectors. Former Country Manager for Colombia, Javier now helps organizations like Orasure Technologies Inc. and EXIAS Medical accelerate growth, strengthen commercial performance, and build sustainable business models in dynamic Latin American markets.

Ninoska Castillo

Senior results-driven executive with 12+ years of experience leading
commercial operations across 22 Latin American countries in the In Vitro Diagnostics
(IVD) sector. Proven track record of driving sustained sales growth, launching
disruptive diagnostic technologies, and building high-performance distributor networks.
Led regional growth at top-tier companies including Fujirebio, The Binding Site,
Biomerieux, and Applied Biosystems, consistently delivering market expansion,
portfolio diversification, and early adoption of breakthrough solutions. Specialized in
commercializing advanced diagnostic technologies including neurological biomarkers,
microbiology platforms, multiple myeloma detection, and molecular biology assays.
Skilled in leading multicultural teams across Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and beyond.
Skilled in Salesforce, SAP SD, sales training and strategic portfolio integration.
Passionate about expanding access to life-saving diagnostics across diverse
healthcare systems.

Predrag Masic

Owner of company Biovendor d.o.o. in Serbia. Pharmacist and MBA as background. Experienced as General Manager, also Regional Manager, as distribution and sales Management. More than 20 years in IVD market. Excellent relations with distributors in Central and Eastern Europe, including Türkiye. More than 10 years of experience in developing of distribution network and sales in CEE for many IVD and medical startup companies from USA and EU.

Georgina Gonzalez

Is an Operations and Supply Chain consultant with a strong focus on the healthcare and diagnostics industry. She has led consulting projects in logistics workflow design, quality system readiness and regulatory compliance for international clients. With experience in process optimization, ERP implementation, and end-to-end commercial operations – spanning sales administration, export logistics and customer fulfillment – Georgina combines strategic insight with hands-on execution to drive operational excellence and scalable growth. She holds an Executive MBA and a Master’s in Integrated Logistics and Operations Management.

Rita BOUKAMEL

Rita is an entrepreneur, board director, and scientist with a PhD in molecular biology. She works at the crossroads of science and business, helping companies grow in the skincare and in-vitro diagnostics sectors. Her background in business development across Europe, Middle East and Africa, allows her to guide teams from concept to market with clarity and confidence. She also advises organizations on governance and risk management, bringing a practical and collaborative approach to strategic decision-making. Whether supporting a scale-up, expanding an IVD portfolio, or refining a skincare innovation pipeline, Rita blends scientific depth with a grounded understanding of commercial realities. Her clients value her ability to translate complex technical insight into actionable, sustainable growth strategies.

COMPANY DETAILS

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Contact phone number:

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Address:

Dubai: The Meydan Hotel, Grandstand, 6th floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, U.A.E.

Netherlands: Lange Voorhout 43, 2514EC Den Haag, the Netherlands

Spain: Carrer de l’Hostal de l’Ase 8, 08850, Gava (Barcelona), Spain

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E-mail Address:

harald.derkx@impact4health.care