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Starkey Italy Appoints Barbara Zancan as Managing Director

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Barbara Zancan. MILAN, ITALY — Starkey, a global leader in AI-driven hearing technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Zancan, as the new Managing Director for Starkey Italy. Barbara brings more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles across major medical device and healthcare organizations, including Medela, Sivantos, and Walgreens....

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Clinical Takeaway

No actionable change — this is a corporate leadership announcement with no clinical implications.

Why It Matters

Leadership changes at major hearing aid manufacturers can signal shifts in regional strategy, distribution, or market priorities for Italian audiology professionals and clinic partners.

Key Points
  1. 01Barbara Zancan appointed as Managing Director of Starkey Italy.
  2. 02Zancan brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience to the role.
  3. 03The appointment reflects Starkey's continued investment in the Italian market.
  4. 04No product, clinical, or regulatory changes are associated with this announcement.
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