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Peter Krause is an experienced Healthcare finance leader with extensive international experience and a strong background in cross-cultural collaboration. Formerly, Head of Healthcare Sector Sales at CHG-MERIDIAN AG, he has driven annual growth exceeding 40%.

Prior to his time at CHG, Peter held various leadership roles at General Electric Capital, Baxter Healthcare and Siemens Financial Services, managing portfolios up to €700 Million and building vendor finance programs globally. 

Peter‘s expertise spans strategy, business development, and financial solutions for the healthcare sector, complemented by a passion for authentic and motivating leadership.

François brings over 20 years of global experience in operations, digital transformation, IT, cybersecurity, and risk management. With a strong background in equipment finance and financial services, he’s held leadership roles, including Global Audit Director at Siemens Financial Services and CIO & CISO for Siemens AG in China.

His expertise spans audit, data analytics, compliance, and cybersecurity, making him a valuable force in IoT and digital resilience.

Paul has built an extensive experiences in the Asset Finance Industry and deep Knowledge in Accounting and Global Transitions. An experienced change management and asset finance Leader specialised in delivering business integration and process improvement across Europe.

Formerly Finance Director in France for a major international leasing company, Paul has an impressive track record in delivering complex programs of projects against aggressive timescales, from acquisition integrations through program delivery to business transformations and IT system implementations.

A Chartered Accountant and fluent French, German & Spanish speaker Paul was Finance Director of a major US investment Bank in France and Germany prior to moving into leasing. As a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and an acknowledged specialist in process improvement, Paul has delivered bottom line benefits to many European leasing & fleet operations.

John Jimenez is a Clinical Data Manager and Data Steward with over seven years of experience in clinical research and digital health innovation. He specializes in data governance, interoperability, and regulatory compliance across global studies, driving initiatives that enhance data accessibility and quality in the pharmaceutical and nutrition sectors. John is passionate about leveraging technology and cross-functional collaboration to build more transparent and efficient research ecosystems.

AI & Digital Innovation Leader | Biopharma Executive | Startup Advisor & Investor
→ I help biopharma companies navigate and lead the future of healthcare through AI, digital strategy, and innovation.
→ With nearly 20 years of experience across commercial, clinical, and enterprise functions, I’ve held senior leadership roles at top pharma companies, including BMS, Novartis, and Biogen.
→ Most recently, I served as VP and Head of Global Digital Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb, where I was accountable to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors for driving enterprise-wide digital innovation. Prior to that, I was a founding member of the Novartis BIOME, a global network of digital innovation hubs.