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  • “I had the pleasure of reporting to Fred during 3 years during my tenure at Johnson & Johnson. The reason I say pleasure is because Fred has very good interpersonal skills. Especially in asking the right questions for you to identify the answer to the question/issue yourself. Fred is great at creating a safe environment where true coaching is enabled by honesty, empathy and constructive feedback. I highly recommend Fred ”

    Paan Hermansson, CEO Suturion AB

  • “Fred is a mature and seasoned leader with gravitas. Having built a wealth of diverse experiences in progressive leadership positions across many countries and several blue-chip companies in medical devices, he has huge value to bring to any table he joins within medical devices industry. He listens with empathy to quickly understand what challenges there are, how these challenges are related to each other and to the external and internal context, and what root-causes lie at the heart of these challenges. He has an innately strong tendency to collaborate with others, which he leverages to bring people together, focus teams on core issues, paint a clear vision full of hope and belief, and galvanize teams to move forward with a "can do" attitude towards that vision. He is caring, attentive, and supportive through thick and thin. His ethics are second to none. Given that Fred has now chosen to pursue a management consultancy route, I believe all the above qualities and experiences make him "the perfect coach" to rely on for any organization and / or any leadership team within medical devices space. As such, I would highly recommend him as a senior management consultant, particularly for those medical devices organizations that would like to pursue a "change management / re-tooling and re-organizing for superior performance" agendas.”

    Refik Oner, Managing Director Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Nordics

  • I had the pleasure of working for Fred for close to 4 years at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices. During this time, Fred consistently demonstrated mature leadership and a high level of business intelligence. He approached every challenge with a strategic mindset, making informed decisions that greatly benefited our team and the company as a whole. He allowed for team members to express themselves, and particularly allowed my voice to be heard. He is an exceptional team player, always fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging team members to achieve their best. His ability to inspire and motivate the team was instrumental in many successful endeavours. I highly recommend Fred for any leadership role or consultancy endeavour, I am confident that he will continue to excel and drive positive results.

    Dave Roberts, Managing Director

  • I was fortunate to work with Fred first in Johnson & Johnson where he was my supervisor, and after in Biohit where he mentored and coached me in my first CEO position during a very challenging period in the company change management. I’ve always appreciated Fred’s ability to see the bigger picture. He is a brilliant networker that sees the value of different stakeholders coming together and forming ecosystems that can really make a difference. He is also willing to challenge the status quo and rethink the roles of different parties and therefore set the bar just a little higher to improve the outcomes. Fred was deeply committed to help me achieve my goals and he has a gift of active listening – he was able to quickly understand my aspirations, challenges, and what was holding me back. This helped us get to the root of what we wanted to accomplish in our coaching sessions. He was able to help me define a compelling vision for my career targets, both personally and professionally. Throughout our sessions, he kept me focused on making tangible progress. He pinpointed my areas of focus and provided practical, clear and very impactful coaching, learnings I still benefit from in my working life on an ongoing basis. Fred’s approach is perfect for anyone who wants help turning their personal or/and business goals into reality. As my coach he assisted me in increasing the level of my self-perception and capabilities. I am happy to recommend Fred to anyone who is serious about getting to the next level and realizing your true potential.

    Päivi Siltala, Territory Manager Endoscopy solutions

  • I have had the privilege of knowing and working closely with Fred when he was leading the Africa Turkey region for Johnson and Johnson. In my time working with Fred, I have come to deeply respect and admire his exceptional leadership and coaching abilities. Fred possesses a unique combination of qualities that make him a truly outstanding leader. Chief among these is his remarkable physical presence. Whether in a boardroom or online, Fred commands the attention and respect of those around him. But what is perhaps even more impressive is the way he uses this presence not to dominate, but to inspire and uplift others. Through his calm, focused demeanor, Fred has the innate ability to create an atmosphere where people feel safe, supported, and truly heard. A key part of Fred’s leadership is his commitment to fostering psychological safety. In every interaction, he creates a space where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, asking questions, and even admitting mistakes without fear of judgment. This environment of trust and openness has allowed Fred’s teams to innovate, collaborate, and excel in ways that would not have been possible in a more restrictive setting. Moreover, Fred’s listening skills are unparalleled. He listens not just with his ears, but with his whole being, demonstrating genuine interest in the perspectives of others. He has the rare ability to distill complex conversations into actionable insights, and his thoughtful responses are always tailored to the unique needs of the person or team at hand. This deep attentiveness enables Fred to coach with empathy, insight, and a keen understanding of individual strengths and growth areas.

    Vanessa Roux, Executive and Leadership Coach