Archives: Speakers

David Glynn is Sr. Director of Global IMP Management at Shionogi B.V. in Amsterdam. His career began at a CDMO and gradually progressed through Novartis and Sumitomo Pharma in the US before joining Shionogi in 2018. While mostly focused on IMP, David has held roles in Commercial and Corporate departments at both Sumitomo and Shionogi and worked closely with Japan HQ for more than 15 years.

Broad expertise in End2End Supply Chain, GxP, Logistics and Customer Service for pharmaceutical companies. For over 15 years in manufacturing industries as Janssen, Pfizer and Takeda focus in commercial and clinical trials and in the last seven years in cell therapy biotechnology.

Joe Rotondo is the Founder of Smearcase, the first-ever high-protein frozen cottage cheese, “FroCo.” Based in NYC, Smearcase is redefining the dairy aisle by turning cottage cheese into a crave-worthy, protein-packed dessert. As a pioneer in the category, Joe is leading the charge in innovation, proving that cottage cheese isn’t just back—it’s the future of indulgence.

John is Head of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs for Nestle’s Nutrition business. As well as RSA he is also responsible for Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy of the business. He has a passion for seeing that developments in science and technology can be translated into products that improve the health of both people and the planet.

John is an accomplished and respected leader in the Food Industry, having spent the last 24 years working in multiple geographies for Unilever, Cereal Partners Worldwide and now Nestle. He is known for being able to combine his insight into science, the consumer, and the regulatory environment to help steer effective business decisions.

He has held a number of leadership positions in External Organizations including the Presidency of the European Breakfast Cereal Association, and membership of the Executive Board of the European Food Information Council.

I have worked in the IRT industry for over 20 years in various roles, gaining extensive experience in bridging the gap between technical capabilities and client needs. For the past nine years, I have specialized as a Solutions Consultant, helping clients design and implement tailored IRT solutions to streamline clinical trial operations.

Darren Foulkes is the Head of European Strategic Partnerships at Viatris, responsible for the relationships, and business with our commercial partners across Europe.

Darren joined Viatris, then Mylan UK, in 2016 as part of the marketing department. He later moved into the regional account manager role in July 2017, and has since taken the position of Head of Strategic Partnerships . Darren has 20-years experience in Pharmaceuticals with roles at GlaxoSmithKline, Astra Zeneca, Sanofi Pasteur, and Gilead Sciences. Darren’s experience is in commercial and marketing spanning areas to include generic medicine, vaccinations, antiretrovirals, and branded medications in multiple therapy areas. Darren currently represents Viatris at GIRP, the European Union’s wholesaler and medicine manufacturer association.

Darren studied Pharmacology at Liverpool University, UK. He holds a marketing qualification from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in London, and an MBA from the Open University Business School. Darren is affiliated with the Chartered Management Institute in the UK, and holds Chartered Manager Status.

Darren is passionate about harnessing the expertise of a diverse team that reflects the customers and patients we serve, and that Viatris is seen as the partner of choice for medicine supply across Europe.

Anita Leposa is a Key Account Manager at TSS, a leading provider of temperature monitoring solutions for the pharmaceutical supply chain. With years of experience working closely with some of the world’s largest and most respected pharmaceutical brands, Anita is passionate about helping her customers excel in their segment. She specializes in driving operational efficiency and ensuring temperature integrity in clinical trials supply chain through automation and digitalization. At TSS, she plays a key role in supporting pharma sponsors to future-proof their supply chains with cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights.

Colin has worked in product development at Ecotone UK for over 15 years. True to the company’s mission to support Food for Biodiversity, Colin’s role is to work with natural, plant-based ingredients to create foods that are better for the health of people and the planet.

Under the Kallø brand at Ecotone, Colin has been at the forefront of plant-based innovations including the development of the brand’s Veggie Cakes, made with peas and lentils, Veggie Thins, made with chickpeas, and new Oat Cakes.

Last year he was invited to parliament with the Food & Drink Federation to speak directly to policy makers on the challenges of reducing fat, salt and sugar whilst increasing key nutrients such as fibre and protein.

He’s committed to finding food solutions that work in harmony with nature, not against it.