Early Life and Education
Anna Maria Braun was born on July 3, 1979, in Melsungen, Germany. She is the daughter of Ludwig Georg Braun. She attended the United World College of the Atlantic (UWC) and completed a language course in Chinese. Braun studied law at the University of Freiburg and Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where she earned a Master of Laws degree.
Rise to Success
Braun began her professional journey in 2009 at B. Braun, a family-run medical and pharmaceutical device company. She quickly advanced through the ranks, becoming the head of B. Braun Medical Industries in Malaysia in 2013. In 2016, she joined the executive board and became CEO in April 2019, marking the sixth generation of her family to lead the company.
Key Business Strategies
As CEO, Braun has focused on innovation, particularly in medical devices, infusion therapy, and surgical instruments. She has overseen the expansion of B. Braun's global footprint, especially in emerging markets. Under her leadership, B. Braun has emphasized technology and automation to improve efficiency and make healthcare innovation more accessible. Braun also holds board positions at Dr. August Oetker KG and has a 10% stake in B. Braun.
Philanthropy
Anna Maria Braun serves on the board of trustees for the Robert Koch Foundation, a German non-profit organization that promotes medical research.