Elisa Frenz
CEO & Co-founder of Health Proc Europe
Germany
Lawyer, trainer and expert consultant in public procurement, anti-corruption and innovation in the public sector, Daniele Ricciardi is the founder and President of ASSORUP.
He has been working in the field of public procurement since 2002, supporting central and local government bodies in the planning, awarding and execution of public contracts, in the preparation of tender documentation and in the development of organisational models geared towards efficiency, transparency and the professional development of contracting authorities.
He has gained significant international experience through projects promoted by the European Commission, the World Bank and the OSCE, contributing to technical assistance, institutional cooperation and capacity-building for public administrations in the field of public procurement.
He delivers lectures and training at government departments, public bodies, universities and specialist courses.
He is the author of publications and articles on public procurement contracts and regularly speaks at conferences, seminars and national and European events. Through ASSORUP, he promotes the professional recognition of Public Procurement Officers (RUPs), the enhancement of their skills and the creation of a network for dialogue between administrations, professionals, universities and institutions.
Elisa Frenz is a healthcare ecosystem expert, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with more than 15 years of experience advancing innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability in the European healthcare sector. She is a managing director and Co-Founder of Health Proc Europe, a growing network and professional community that empowers procurement and purchasing leaders to act as agents of change, using the influence of where money is spent to generate positive impact in healthcare.
Elisa focuses on elevating procurement as a strategic function that strengthens resilience, improves environmental performance, and enables better health outcomes. She builds collaborative platforms where hospitals, suppliers, policymakers, and innovators work together to co-create responsible purchasing practices, transparent supply chains, and market conditions that accelerate sustainable solutions.
Recognized for connecting people, ideas, and opportunities across traditional silos, Elisa drives community-led transformation and fosters a culture of shared learning and collective action. She has championed data-driven decision-making and forward-looking procurement models that support the adoption of technologies improving both care delivery and sustainability.
Elisa holds a Master’s degree in Business Management, speaks fluent German, English, and Spanish, and contributes her expertise through mentoring and advisory roles that strengthen capacity and collaboration in healthcare procurement communities.