vitagroup Health Dialog partners with Legian to drive next growth phase
Press Release
In a decisive move for its future, vitagroup Health Dialog has found a strong new partner. As part of a responsible succession plan for its former main shareholder, Dr. Hans-Werner Hector, vitagroup AG has transferred the Health Dialog division to Legian Investment Partner AG, a well-capitalized investor with deep expertise in the healthcare sector. The deal aims to safeguard Health Dialog’s continued success while opening the door to fresh growth opportunities.
The company is deliberately prioritizing continuity: the entire Health Dialog management team will remain on board and continue steering the company’s course alongside the new partner. Both established locations in Mannheim and Chemnitz will remain central hubs for future development, with Mannheim continuing to serve as the company’s headquarters.
A strong signal of confidence and commitment comes from outgoing CEO Emek Altun, who is investing in the new structure and becoming a co-shareholder. This move underscores his personal dedication to Health Dialog’s next phase of growth.
Financial strength meets long-standing industry expertise
With Legian, the company has gained a partner who brings not only financial stability but also deep healthcare sector expertise. Together, Legian and the management team aim to further strengthen Health Dialog’s innovative capabilities and expand its role as an independent service provider in the healthcare market.
Kamilo Kolarz, Chairman of the Executive Board of vitagroup AG, emphasizes: “I am delighted that Health Dialog has found the perfect partner in Legian to ensure sustainable stability and continued growth. We deliberately chose an experienced investor with proven expertise in the healthcare sector. Selecting Legian—rather than a direct market player as a new shareholder—sends a clear message: we intend to further expand our leading role as an independent service provider and innovator in healthcare delivery.”
I am delighted that Health Dialog has found the perfect partner in Legian to ensure sustainable stability and continued growth.
Kamilo Kolarz
Chairman of the Executive Board, vitagroup
Shared vision for customer value and growth
Gregor Hilverkus and Dirk Mühl from Legian Investment Partner add: “We are very impressed with Health Dialog’s performance in recent years and look forward to supporting Emek Altun and his team as shareholders in further developing the company.”
“With Legian, we have gained a partner who shares our values and growth ambitions,” says Emek Altun, Managing Partner of Health Dialog. “Building on what we have achieved together with vitagroup, I am confident that we will further strengthen our service portfolio, advance digitalization in healthcare, and become an even stronger partner for our clients.”
With Legian, we have gained a partner who shares our values and growth ambitions
Emek Altun
Managing Partner, Health Dialog
With this partnership, a new chapter begins for Health Dialog—marked by continuity, entrepreneurial responsibility, and a clear vision for the future of healthcare.
