Michael Stadler

Michael Stadler is the CEO and Co-Founder of Clariness, providing executive leadership and strategic direction to the company and its subsidiaries. He brings more than 20 years of experience in launching and strategic management of organizations across consumer and business-to-business industries.

Prior to co-founding Clariness in 2005, Michael was Managing Director for Deltavista in Germany, a provider of risk management software and services, where he developed the business plan and market entry strategy. Michael and his team successfully implemented the strategy, grew and established the company as a key presence in the risk management services industry.

Before joining Deltavista, Michael assisted in the launch of the German affiliate of one of Europe’s largest online supermarkets, and served as the Chief Financial Officer. There, he oversaw finance, human resource and purchasing functions.

Earlier roles included positions of increasing responsibility, from Business Controller to Chief Financial Officer at Tele2, an international telecommunications company. He began his career in the controlling department of Procter & Gamble, holding various financial analysis positions.

Michael earned a degree in finance & accounting from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. He sits on the Advisory Board of CISCRP (The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation) and is a regular speaker on several patient recruitment conferences.