Virve Sarja
Head of EMEA
Virve Sarja is President of EMEA, leading Varian’s operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She oversees the strategic direction and performance of Varian’s operations across the region, driving our mission to create a world without fear of cancer.
Prior to becoming President of EMEA, Virve served as Zone Head for Central Western Europe (CWE) at Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, starting in September 2022. Her leadership drove market share growth, improved profitability, and successful product launches—all aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
Virve started her career as a registered nurse specializing in operating room procedures. She developed a deep understanding of patient care, which has shaped her leadership in key commercial and strategic roles across the EMEA region. Prior to joining Siemens Healthineers, she held various leadership roles in the healthcare sector, where she successfully turned around businesses, launched innovations, and developed talent through data-driven, diplomatic leadership.
Virve holds an Executive MBA from the University of Technology Tampere, Finland.