What it does: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Mission: Unlocking human potential by making wonderful sound part of everyone's life
Size and presence: Around 2000 globally in 2 locations.
Best known for: WS Audiology continues to pioneer the use of technology to help people with hearing loss enjoy the sounds that make life wonderful
The good bits: The culture and the family cohesion of the teams. Never a dull moment with the team
The not so good bits: When dealing with clients that are in denial about their hearing loss and have a negative impression about hearing devices
In 1878, Werner von Siemens built a telephone with a horseshoe magnet, which amplified and improved voice signal quality. In 1913, Siemens introduced the first industrially-produced hearing instrument, the Esha-Phonophor.
During the 1950s, Christian Tøpholm and Erik Westermann formed Widex and began developing hearing devices in Tøpholm's converted cellar. In 1956, the company produced its first model, the Widex 561. In 1959 Siemens developed the Auriculette, a behind-the-ear (BTE) device with small lightweight components that fit together in a single unit. In 1966, they developed their first device worn entirely in-the-ear (ITE), the Siretta 339.
In 1988, Widex produced the first digitally-programmable hearing aid with a remote control, the Quattro Q8. In 1995, Widex created Senso, the first fully digital unit that fits completely in the ear. In 2004, the company created the world's first hearing aid in which right and left devices were synchronized and in 2008, the world's smallest receiver-in-canal hearing aid.
In 2015, Swedish private equity firm EQT bought Siemens Audiology Solutions for more than 2 billion euros and renamed the company Sivantos.
Sivantos Group joined the UN Global Compact Initiative in 2017 and began to streamline its social activities and CSR policy. The company's first Communication on Progress, the annual report to the office of the UN Secretary General, was published on 24 May 2018.
In 2018, Widex and Sivantos announced an $8B merger, creating the 3rd largest hearing conglomerate in the world. The combined company changed its name to WS Audiology in 2019.
WSA's second anniversary was celebrated in March 2021. Unifying two entities and really growing together is one of the biggest challenges companies face after a merger. We are happy to say we are well on our way to achieving that, led by our purpose: Wonderful Sound for all! Because of our focus on people and innovation, we are confident that we will take the next steps forward even faster – thanks to our valued customers and our fantastic colleagues.
WSA’s Gender Diversity Network today consists of colleagues from across the globe, and the reasons they joined are as manifold as they are. From ensuring women get the leadership positions they deserve to propelling awareness, supporting the disabled, and creating more equality in the workplace – the team (some of whom you see in the picture) is ready for action.
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The Commercial Graduate Program is a 24-month program, where you will complete three rotations, each lasting eight months. You will be rotated in Corporate Strategy, Global Marketing and Global Finance.
In the Corporate Strategy rotation, you will be focusing on commercial due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, country strategy development, execution of corporate strategy, market analysis and competitive analysis.
In the Global Marketing rotation, you will be focusing on brand development and planning, commercial excellence including pricing, sales acceleration as well as value proposition development.
In the Global Finance rotation you will focusing on business controlling, risk management, consolidation and external reporting and financial process optimization.
You will be an integral part of different international, dynamic, and progressive teams across the organization that all have a passion to make an impact.
Beyond the rotations, you will be
- Trained in WSA Graduate Academy: Build and develop your commercial toolbox with some of the sharpest minds in the industry, to truly create a launchpad for a career within WSA.
- Work side by side with WSA leaders: You will be working closely with leaders coming from a variety of different backgrounds in e.g. Management Consulting, Strategy, Marketing and/or Finance
- Coaching by a Senior Leader from the organization
For the majority of the program, you will be located in our CO2-friendly headquarter north of Copenhagen.
The average WS Audiology salary ranges from approximately $115,708 per year for an Audiologist to $115,708 per year for an Audiologist
We have set the objectives to become the most environmentally friendly and the most diverse hearing aid company as well as the hearing aid company that serves the most people, doing more than anyone else to realize our purpose: “Wonderful sound for all”.
Our first Sustainability Report, released end of June 2021, shows where we already succeed and what we have set in motion to further improve.
Our Integrated Annual Report, released in December 2021 shows our progress and performance in the financial year 2020/21
In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set to be implemented by 2030. They characterize the sustainability debate at national and international levels. As a global goals system, the SDGs provide a common language and compass for the challenges of the 21st century. We are glad to follow them wherever possible.
More concretely, we already contribute to “Good Health and well-being”, “Gender Equality”, "Decent Work and Economic Growth", “Responsible consumption and production”, and "Climate Action".
See below some examples from the past: From employees raising funds for multiple sclerosis to a multi-year university sponsorship program in Singapore, it is a broad-scope engagement that has been driven by the passion of our people. As a signatory to the UN Global Compact, we are driving further a review process to see how we can best contribute.