About us

Making the difference
in eye surgery

Our daily mission is to develop, manufacture and market surgical devices, instruments and consumables that enable surgeons and operating theatre staff to operate simply, safely and efficiently, achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.

Gruppenfoto von Mitarbeitenden während eines Employer-Branding-Strategietags vor dem Unternehmensgebäude von Oertli

Who we are

Preserving sight with MedTech

From the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, we develop, manufacture and market solutions for cataract (grey cataract), glaucoma (green cataract) and retinal diseases. Whether in state-of-the-art eye clinics in Europe, specialised competence centres or mobile outreach projects in the Himalayas, Oertli products support ophthalmologists, surgeons and operating theatre teams in their daily work worldwide.

At the heart of everything we do is a mission that goes beyond technology: helping people to preserve their sight.

Oertli Lean Factory building surrounded by meadow and hillside landscape

What drives us

Vision and mission

Woman smiling while holding ophthalmic devices during an eye care outreach programme, highlighting access to cataract treatment and vision care in a rural community

Eye Corps volunteer holding a portable cataract surgery system during an outreach mission in Tanzania, supporting access to eye care and cataract treatment in remote communities

Eye surgeon in an operating theatre giving a thumbs up next to a portable CataRhex 3 cataract surgery system during an outreach eye care mission

Three participants engaged in a sales and application training session, discussing and interacting with ophthalmic surgical equipment in a classroom setting

Zwei Mitarbeitende aus dem IT Bereich diskutieren vor einem digitalen Whiteboard technische Prozesse und entwickeln gemeinsam Lösungsansätze

Smiling woman attending an eye care outreach programme, representing the life changing impact of improved access to cataract treatment and vision care

Ophthalmologists performing eye surgery using OS 4 Up

Zwei Mitarbeitende in Reinraumbekleidung und Schutzmasken im Reinraum von Oertli. Sie stehen gemeinsam in der Produktionsumgebung für ophthalmologische Chirurgieprodukte

The CEO of Oertli and a participant at the Oertli Agents Meeting 2025 standing together while holding an award. The photograph was taken during an award ceremony at the international partner meeting

Smiling ophthalmic surgeon embracing a CataRhex 3 surgical platform in an operating room during a charitable eye care mission

Lehrlinge stehen draussen und halten ein Zertifikat in der Hand und lächeln in die Kamera

A visitor standing beside the Oertli surgical platform OS 4 Up at AAO 2025 while another attendee takes a photograph. The device is displayed at the Oertli exhibition booth during the ophthalmology congress

Visitor taking a photo at the Oertli booth during ESCRS 2023, with illuminated wings and Oertli branding in the background

Vision

We preserve sight worldwide. This shared purpose connects our work across all teams and throughout the entire company.

Mission

We develop, manufacture and distribute solutions for ophthalmic surgery that enable surgeons and operating theatre staff to operate simply, safely and efficiently, helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

Key facts

Oertli in numbers

1955
Heinz Oertli founded the company in St. Gallen. Today, Oertli is owned by the Bosshard family in its second generation.
310 employees
We are proud to have around 310 employees in Berneck and over 400 worldwide.
More than 2 million people
regain better vision each year thanks to our products.
In over 100 countries
people are treated with our products and their sight is preserved.
5 subsidiaries
in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, the USA and South Africa.
70 charities
are directly supported by us with devices and instruments.
Winner of the Swiss Medtech Award
In 2024, we were honoured with the Swiss Medtech Award.

Executive Management

Guided by experience, responsibility and foresight

Christoph & Thomas Bosshard

Christoph Bosshard
Co-CEO Development, Operations and Services Member of the Board of Directors & Co-owner

Thomas Bosshard
Co-CEO Commercial, Innovation and Technology Member of the Board of Directors & Co-owner

Susanne Keller

Susanne Keller
Chief People Officer

Norbert Brill

Norbert Brill
Chief Development Officer

Alexander Haering

Alexander Haering
Chief Sales Officer

Portrait of smiling Christoph and Thomas Bosshard, brothers and CEOs of Oertli, wearing black company polo shirts

Portrait von Susanne Keller in schwarzem Oertli Poloshirt und Brille im Büro

Portrait of a smiling Oertli employee wearing glasses and a black Oertli shirt against a softly blurred office background

Portrait of a smiling Oertli employee wearing a black Oertli shirt against a softly blurred office background

At a glance

Discover more from Oertli

Success Story
Since its foundation in 1955, Oertli has evolved from a workshop for surgical instruments into an international MedTech company specialising in ophthalmic surgery. Discover the key milestones in our history.
Swiss Made
At Oertli, Swiss Made represents more than origin. In Berneck, we develop and manufacture devices and instruments for ophthalmic surgery with a strong focus on quality, precision and reliability. Learn what Swiss Made means at Oertli in everyday practice.
Social Commitment
Oertli supports partner organisations and institutions in enabling people in low-income and developing regions to access ophthalmic surgery. Our commitment demonstrates how MedTech can make a difference where access to healthcare is not a given. Learn more about where and how we are involved.

Working together to preserve sight

Make an impact in MedTech

Working together to preserve sight

Make an impact in MedTech

Drei Mitarbeitende sitzen in einem Besprechungsraum und verfolgen eine Präsentation auf einem grossen Bildschirm

Zwei lächelnde Mitarbeitende von Oertli in Teamkleidung beim B2Run mit #oertlispirit Shirts

At Oertli, you combine modern MedTech products with a meaningful mission: preserving sight. Discover our working environment, the team and the #oertlispirit.

Get to know Oertli as an employer

Well connected professionally

Memberships

Swiss Medtech member
As a member of Swiss Medtech, we are part of a network that connects the Swiss MedTech industry and promotes professional exchange.
Rheintal.com
Through Rheintal.com, we are connected with organisations from the region and contribute to strengthening exchange in the Rhine Valley as a business location.
Made in St. Gallen Initiative
The initiative stands for products, ideas and companies from the Canton of St. Gallen that are associated with quality and entrepreneurship.
IHK St. Gallen Appenzell
Our membership of the Chamber of Commerce St. Gallen–Appenzell connects us to a regional business network and supports exchange on economic topics.
ITrockt!
As a member of ITrockt!, we are part of a network focused on IT, technology and digital talent in Eastern Switzerland.
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Switzerland Global Enterprise supports Swiss companies in the international environment, which aligns with our global outlook.

General Inquiries

Contact our team

About us

Making the difference
in eye surgery

Who we are

Preserving sight with MedTech

What drives us

Vision and mission

Vision

We preserve sight worldwide. This shared purpose connects our work across all teams and throughout the entire company.

Mission

Key facts

Oertli in numbers

1955
Heinz Oertli founded the company in St. Gallen. Today, Oertli is owned by the Bosshard family in its second generation.
310 employees
We are proud to have around 310 employees in Berneck and over 400 worldwide.
More than 2 million people
regain better vision each year thanks to our products.
In over 100 countries
people are treated with our products and their sight is preserved.
5 subsidiaries
in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, the USA and South Africa.
70 charities
are directly supported by us with devices and instruments.
Winner of the Swiss Medtech Award
In 2024, we were honoured with the Swiss Medtech Award.

Executive Management

Guided by experience, responsibility and foresight

Christoph & Thomas Bosshard

Susanne Keller

Susanne Keller
Chief People Officer

Norbert Brill

Norbert Brill
Chief Development Officer

Alexander Haering

Alexander Haering
Chief Sales Officer

At a glance

Discover more from Oertli

Success Story
Since its foundation in 1955, Oertli has evolved from a workshop for surgical instruments into an international MedTech company specialising in ophthalmic surgery. Discover the key milestones in our history.
Swiss Made
At Oertli, Swiss Made represents more than origin. In Berneck, we develop and manufacture devices and instruments for ophthalmic surgery with a strong focus on quality, precision and reliability. Learn what Swiss Made means at Oertli in everyday practice.
Social Commitment
Oertli supports partner organisations and institutions in enabling people in low-income and developing regions to access ophthalmic surgery. Our commitment demonstrates how MedTech can make a difference where access to healthcare is not a given. Learn more about where and how we are involved.

Working together to preserve sight

Make an impact in MedTech

Working together to preserve sight

Make an impact in MedTech

At Oertli, you combine modern MedTech products with a meaningful mission: preserving sight. Discover our working environment, the team and the #oertlispirit.

Get to know Oertli as an employer

Well connected professionally

Memberships

Swiss Medtech member
As a member of Swiss Medtech, we are part of a network that connects the Swiss MedTech industry and promotes professional exchange.
Rheintal.com
Through Rheintal.com, we are connected with organisations from the region and contribute to strengthening exchange in the Rhine Valley as a business location.
Made in St. Gallen Initiative
The initiative stands for products, ideas and companies from the Canton of St. Gallen that are associated with quality and entrepreneurship.
IHK St. Gallen Appenzell
Our membership of the Chamber of Commerce St. Gallen–Appenzell connects us to a regional business network and supports exchange on economic topics.
ITrockt!
As a member of ITrockt!, we are part of a network focused on IT, technology and digital talent in Eastern Switzerland.
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Switzerland Global Enterprise supports Swiss companies in the international environment, which aligns with our global outlook.

General Inquiries

Making the difference in eye surgery

Preserving sight with MedTech

Vision and mission

Vision

Mission

Oertli in numbers

1955

310 employees

More than 2 million people

In over 100 countries

5 subsidiaries

70 charities

Winner of the Swiss Medtech Award

Guided by experience, responsibility and foresight

Discover more from Oertli

Success Story

Swiss Made

Social Commitment

Make an impact in MedTech

Make an impact in MedTech

Memberships

Swiss Medtech member

Rheintal.com

Made in St. Gallen Initiative

IHK St. Gallen Appenzell

ITrockt!

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Contact our team

Making the difference in eye surgery

Preserving sight with MedTech

Vision and mission

Vision

Mission

Oertli in numbers

1955

310 employees

More than 2 million people

In over 100 countries

5 subsidiaries

70 charities

Winner of the Swiss Medtech Award

Guided by experience, responsibility and foresight

Discover more from Oertli

Success Story

Swiss Made

Social Commitment

Make an impact in MedTech

Make an impact in MedTech

Memberships

Swiss Medtech member

Rheintal.com

Made in St. Gallen Initiative

IHK St. Gallen Appenzell

ITrockt!

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Contact our team

Making the difference
in eye surgery

Making the difference
in eye surgery