Stefan Hendriks

Senior Vice President, Head Western European Cluster

Novartis

Stefan Hendriks is a seasoned global executive leading the Western European Cluster at Novartis, which encompasses 11 mid-sized European country teams, including all Novartis operations in the Netherlands.

With a career spanning across multiple geographies—Netherlands, Austria the USA and broader European and Global roles — Stefan brings deep expertise in general management and strategic leadership across both therapeutical areas and advanced technology platforms like Biopharmaceuticals and Cell & Gene therapies.

His leadership is rooted in a growth mindset and a commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and agility. Stefan is passionate about unlocking the potential of individuals and teams to deliver meaningful impact for patients, healthcare systems, and society. He believes in building strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to advance access to innovation and improve health outcomes.

Updated: November 2025