- CEO
- Eric Bernard
- Full Time Employees
- 18,554
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Devices
- Address
- Laubisrutistrasse 28 Stäfa Switzerland 8712
- IPO Date
- Sep 21, 2007
- Business
- Sonova Holding AG is a global leader in innovative hearing care solutions, headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, and founded in 1947. The company operates through four primary business segments: Hearing Instruments, Audiological Care, Consumer Hearing, and Cochlear Implants. Its main products include advanced hearing aids under flagship brands Phonak and Unitron, cochlear implants through its Advanced Bionics brand, personal audio devices, wireless communication systems, and professional audiological care services delivered via a network of more than 3,600 clinics in over 20 countries under the AudioNova and other regional brands. Sonova also manages the Sennheiser consumer hearing business under license, expanding its portfolio in personal audio devices and wireless technologies.
The company's latest major developments include the launch of the Phonak Infinio and Sphere Infinio hearing aid platforms in August 2024, which introduce new proprietary chips combining real-time processing with artificial intelligence for superior sound quality and speech separation in noisy environments. Sonova continues expanding its Audiological Care network with bolt-on acquisitions mainly in Australia, Canada, and Germany, investing in digital tools and new product innovations to enhance hearing health globally. In 2025, Eric Bernard succeeded as CEO, emphasizing innovation and market expansion. Sonova's strategic acquisitions, such as the integration of the Sennheiser consumer division in 2021, bolster its position in the growing markets for hearables, true wireless, and audiophile headphones.
Operating in over 100 countries, Sonova serves a broad consumer base, addressing the needs of individuals with hearing loss, healthcare professionals, and consumers seeking advanced audiological and personal audio technologies. The company maintains its commitment to continuous innovation and market leadership through its diversified product offerings and global distribution channels, reinforcing its vision of a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing. Sonova’s significant brands include Phonak, Unitron, Advanced Bionics, AudioNova, and Sennheiser consumer hearing, positioning it as a comprehensive provider in the hearing care industry.