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My Clinical Trial Supply career began 25 years ago working on manufacturing floor responsible for overseeing primary and secondary clinical packaging operations such as bottling, encapsulation, blistering, walleting / carding of blistering, packaging, labelling of patient kits.  I then spent 6 years working as Project Manager overseeing the client study design requirements with responsibility of creation of Master Batch Documentation, Batch Specific Packaging Specification and Distribution / Depot Instructions. In the Project Management role it was a great opportunity to work alongside the sponsors, CRO and internal departments such as Operations, Procurement and Quality departments. The last 12+ years I have used my experience and knowledge to offer consultation and advice to clients on process and identify best strategies for their study. For the last 5 years I have been fortunate to work at such a wonderful company that is BMclinical, in the services we provide we can quickly and clearly offer a efficiency. I look forward to meeting everyone at Barcelona.

Rebecca Lovelady, Positive Impact Operations Communications & Engagement Manager has worked at Danone for 9 years in sustainability roles in the local UK & Ireland business and now globally leading engagement and communications for the operational sustainability programs across Danone’s 150+ factories and global supply chain: the Re-Fuel energy excellence and decarbonisation program driving scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction alongside the Battle Against Waste food waste reduction and valorisation program.

Chris Shearlock works as Ambient Sustainability Director for Thai Union covering multiple brands and private label customer requirements around the world. He has worked in food sustainability for nearly 20 years having held positions with UK retailers and food manufacturers before specialising in fish. He holds a degree in Environmental Management and a Masters degree in Strategic Marketing, is a full member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and a Chartered Environmentalist.

Estelle Herszenhorn is Head of Food System Transformation and is responsible for leading WRAP’s global work on reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of food, reducing food waste and increasing sustainable water management – including through our world-leading voluntary agreements.

Estelle is a sustainability and circular economy impact-focussed leader, with over two decades of applied experience – collaborating with businesses, government and other organisations to secure change and impact.

Estelle has worked with many sectors, including construction, and, for the last 12 years, food and drink. Estelle has worked on food waste prevention from farm to fork, led groundbreaking research and is developing our exciting new work on climate and water action – leading a team of programme and technical experts.

Estelle has a BSc (hons) in Environmental Science from the University of Southampton and a Circular Economy, Enterprise and Innovation MBA and is a member of IEMA

Outside of work, Estelle is accountable to her two small children – who share her sustainability goals as well as her interests in science, art and the natural world.

After gaining a degree in Politics, Alex began working in Rural Regeneration and later Strategic Planning for a District Council before spending a number of years helping farmers to access Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) funds – in that time gaining grant funding for everything from milk processing equipment to an elephant enclosure! Since taking up a role with the NFU in 2011 Alex has worked across the whole agricultural spectrum, principally in the South West region with standout areas of work including flooding support on the Somerset Levels, coordinating EU Referendum and General Election activity, aiding NFU members through various incarnations of the Common Agricultural Policy and leading on lobbying and stakeholder engagement. In April 2024 Alex took up the national NFU role of Chief Sustainable Supply Chains Adviser.

Dan Crossley is Executive Director at Food Ethics Council, the not-for-profit whose mission is to nurture fair food systems that respect people, animals and planet. Dan has worked on food sustainability issues for around 20 years, leading work on a range of issues, from our relationship with meat to tackling household food insecurity to power dynamics in the food system. He writes a regular monthly column for the Grocer. Dan holds, or has held, a number of senior advisory roles. Dan is a member of the FSA Consumer Stakeholder Forum, on the External Advisory Board for the Global Food and Environment Institute at the University of Leeds and is Chair of the Advisory Group for the Food Conversation. He formerly led Forum for the Future’s work on sustainable food, where he advised many of the world’s leading businesses and previously worked for a food manufacturing company.

Johanna Eriksson is the Chief Product Officer at TSS, a company specializing in temperature control solutions developed in close collaboration with the life science industry. TSS helps the pharmaceutical sector ensure compliance, efficiency, and patient safety, ultimately reducing the risk of patients going off treatment due to temperature-compromised medicines

With extensive experience in IT, business leadership, and compliance-driven solutions, she has held key roles as Business Development Manager and Chief Information Officer, blending strategic insight with technological expertise to drive digital innovation, regulatory compliance, and optimization in the pharmaceutical sector.

At TSS, Johanna and her team focus on real-time monitoring to maintain product integrity, automation to enhance efficiency and compliance, and sustainability to minimize waste. Through continuous improvement and collaboration, TSS enables pharmaceutical companies to streamline operations, meet regulatory requirements, and implement innovative solutions that reduce risk and environmental impact.

With a long-standing dedication to technology and innovation, Johanna helps TSS continuously evolve as a trusted partner for pharmaceutical companies, delivering reliable, scalable, and future-ready temperature monitoring solutions

Vanesa is a solution consultant for 3DS-Medidata with a product focus on Rave RTSM. With over 10 years experience in multiple different roles across the clinical trial space, she enjoys using her combined experience to help define technology approaches to solve complex operational challenges.

Martina Müller is a dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, including companies like Mondelez International and Pepsico. For the past 10 years, she has specialized in the Dairy industry, building a wealth of knowledge in marketing, sales, and general management.

Martina has relevant experience in both B2C and B2B markets, with a keen interest in forging strategic partnerships to overcome market challenges and drive results. Her hands-on approach and practical insights have made her a respected leader in her field.

As co-chair of the upcoming Dairy Innovation conference, Martina is excited to share her experiences and learn from other industry leaders. She’s passionate about driving innovation and collaboration in the Dairy sector and is always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Qualified Regulatory Affairs Professional with over 15 years of experience, Donna is passionate about food law and consumer transparency. As an integral part of a cross functional team at Bel UK Ltd, she collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to monitor the policy landscape and compliance. The Bel Group prides itself on its approach to provide healthy and sustainable food for all.

Beyond her professional life Donna is a keen cyclist and gardener.