Martin van Putten

Martin van Putten is a lobbyist and strategic communications advisor with more than 20 years of experience in public affairs and reputation management. Particularly in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. He advises leading pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and healthcare providers on market entry, stakeholder engagement, and reputation strategy in the Netherlands. He is also a trusted advisor tp politicians and government ministers.

As co-chair of the National Medicines Monitor Foundation and board member of the Foundation for the Protection of Free Choice of Doctor, he has been at the forefront of national debates on patient access, healthcare financing, and the role of private equity in the medical landscape. He has also been closely involved in high-profile legal and political cases shaping Dutch healthcare policy.

Van Putten’s expertise lies in guiding international pharmaceutical companies in their expansion into the Dutch market, which requires not only classical PR but also deep knowledge of the country’s unique media, political, and healthcare landscape. He combines a strong international network with hands-on experience in reputation strategy, ensuring a smooth and successful market introduction. He began his career as a financial journalist for the Dutch leading newspaper 'de Telegraaf'