We’re excited to welcome Eric Hammesfahr as Chief Executive Officer as we move into Histora’s next chapter: scaling.
This leadership transition reflects where Histora is today. After a year of building, validating, and deploying the platform with beta testers (both dentists and their patients), we’ve reached a clear inflection point. The platform has been tested in real-world workflows, is actively generating feedback, and is addressing a meaningful problem for patients and practices. Now, execution, speed, and scale matter most.That’s where Eric comes in.
As CEO, Eric will focus on leading Histora’s commercialization strategy, preparing the company for its next fundraising phase, and building the operational foundation required to support rapid adoption across dental practices. He will work closely with the founding team to scale go-to-market execution while maintaining Histora’s clinical rigor, data security, and patient-first principles.
Eric brings more than 15 years of experience tackling complex problems and building teams that know how to execute. Before joining Histora, he led six acquisitions at FiscalNote totaling more than $120M and helped guide the company through its IPO. At Nitra, he directed legal, HR, and compliance operations in support of rapid growth. He also happens to be a lawyer—an asset as Histora continues to operate in highly regulated healthcare environments.
“I chose Histora because of the founders and the mission. Elena and Pedro built something real, solving a problem that affects millions of patients,” said Eric Hammesfahr. “My job is to help turn that vision into scale by bringing the right people together, setting clear steps, and moving forward until the work reaches the people who need it.”
As Eric steps into the CEO role, we’re also being intentional about how leadership responsibilities are aligned, ensuring everyone is focused on what they do best.
Co-founder Pedro Manuel Guitián Lema is now Executive Chairman, and co-founder Elena López Alvar remains Chief Operating Officer, leading operations as the company grows.
“Eric impressed us from the very beginning," said Pedro Guitián. "His experience scaling healthtech companies, combined with his genuine passion for what we’re building at Histora, made it clear he was the right person to help take us into our next phase. As we move from building to scaling, his leadership is exactly what the company needs.”
“This next phase is about moving faster and executing better than anyone else in the space," said Elena López Alvar. "Eric brings the discipline and operating experience we need to stay ahead of the competition while continuing to raise the bar on product, security, and patient trust. With clear roles and focus, we’re positioned to scale quickly and do it right.”
Looking ahead, Histora’s focus will be on rapidly expanding its beta dentist network, deepening product capabilities based on structured feedback, and strengthening partnerships that support secure, patient-owned dental data at scale. With clear leadership roles in place, we are positioned to move forward deliberately while staying true to our mission.
With a validated platform, growing clinical engagement, and an experienced leadership team in place, we're entering our second year focused on execution, scale, and long-term impact on dental care. This next chapter is about turning momentum into reach.
Eric began with Histora in January 2026.