Over 25 years’ experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement and Demand Planning areas.
• Solid knowledge and experience in the whole S&OP process and its KPI´s inter-relationships with stakeholders
• Demand Planning process management – pre-S&OP, with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Industrial Planning and Finance and customized tool design for such process
• Management skills: experience with multidisciplinary and international teams (Brazil / Latin America / US).
• Experience in S&OP , 3PL and Supply Chain Organization projects’ implementation
• Strong experience with Pharmaceutical and Consumer companies and Brazilian distribution model / 3PL contracts
• Solid team management skillsStrong knowledge , as well as Customer Service relationship and management
• Teacher for major Post Graduation Schools – Demand Planning and Procurement/Negotiation areas
CSCP & CPIM APICS. Logistics & Supply Chain driven strategy. Distribution & Logistics, Demand Planning, S&OP, Procurement and Export experiences, focusing on Business necessities through effective leadership.
Working as External Manufacturing Operations Manager Latin America at Bayer, in charge for external partners for CHC Division. Previously as Relationship Associated Director at Merck , Logistics Manager at Takeda/Nycomed Pharma, focusing on demand management, planning and distribution activities. Also has worked as Pfizer´s Logistic Manager and EFD´s Supply Chain Manager. Souza Cruz´s Procurement Manager and Rhodia’s Logistic Supervisor.
Specialties: Logistics, Supply Chain, Materials, Procurement , Services, Negotiation, 3PL contracts, S&OP, Demand Planning
B.S in Engineering with over 25 years of professional experience.
• M.B.A in Operations Management with over 20 years of Management/Leadership experience.
• ASQ and RABQSA (ISO 13485) Certified Quality Auditor with over 5+ years of auditing experience.
• 18+ years Computer System Validation experience.
• 10+ years of Project management experience with in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Strong understanding of Quality Systems like CAPA, SPC, LEAN and Six Sigma.
• Strong knowledge of GXP, 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, GAMP 5 and Computer System Validation.
• 10+ years of hands on PLC, SCADA, DCS, Building Automation Systems programming experience.
• 10+ years of experience in QO Laboratory Information Management systems such as LIMS, MIMS, EMSS, and Agilent CDA system for HPLC and GC systems.
• 18+ years of on-site Manufacturing plant experience, familiar with plant safety, OSHA regulations.
• 15+ years of hands-on Manufacturing Process Improvement experience.
Solutions-focused Validation leader with a solid track record leading complex Validation and Regulatory Compliance projects, building and rebuilding high performance teams, and executing company-wide strategies. Able to instill “big picture” perspective throughout organization and drive long-term outcomes within technical groups. Skilled in aligning technology with business goals, pinpointing areas to achieve improved performance and successful turnaround efforts.
With a background in new product development, pricing and UX design and over 12 years of experience in financial services and payments (American Express, Barclays), Meera has seen how businesses work and what drives them. A desire for creativity and real consumer impact. The experience of creating engaging and meaningful products in a structured way led her to focus on user-centric design. Clients include Handlesbanken, Bank of England, Cabot financial and several others.
Matt Gibson is Chief Commercial Officer and Associate Director at Cyber-Duck, a CACI Business – a user-centred digital transformation agency based out of the UK. With nearly 20 year’s background in Interaction Design, Matt helps oversee all aspects of Cyber-Duck’s production lifecycle including research, design, and delivery of inclusive products and services, for organisations like Sport England, Compare the Market and the Bank of England. As a BIMA Hot 100 top creative in the UK, Matt is a champion for sustainable design, and accessibility best practices – based on his firm belief in the universality of the web and the power sustainable research and design has in creating better customer experiences for everyone – levelling up CACI’s team and clients’ awareness and knowledge to deliver this. Also speaking at SXSW, UXPA, UX London, and Business X Design on the topic.
Dr. Akbar heads the Development and Technology department at ACG Packaging Materials, leading various initiatives to craft environmentally sustainable packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical OSD applications. With over 15 years of experience as a materials and polymer scientist, he has developed various unique product categories, including eco-friendly packaging solutions. His tenure at ITC, Piramal Healthcare, and Hindustan Gums and Chemicals Limited has resulted in several patents, generating over 100 million USD monthly for these organizations.
With over 16 years’ experience, Sunil has worked in various domains of environmentally sustainable development. He has led global initiatives on better agricultural practices, sourcing, value chains and community development.
Sunil represented Indian civil societies in the global council of the Better Cotton Initiative in Geneva, and has led CSR sustainability strategy development for global businesses such as AP Moller Maersk and Valvoline. He currently heads the Group Sustainability and CSR function at ACG Worldwide.
A rural management graduate, Sunil holds a PG diploma in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge, UK.
Mahari is a highly experienced people focused leader with over 20 years’ experience in the Financial Services Sector. His passion for helping others and translating complex information into simple and effective content, has seen him have a very rewarding career, especially in his current role as Director in the Innovation & Transformation Team at Lloyds Banking Group.
Mahari is also the Co-chair of the very influential employee resource group – B.O.L.D: Black Organisation for Leadership & Development. The networks vision is for Lloyds Banking Group to have more Black colleagues in senior leadership roles, by continuing to drive the change needed in areas that are considered barriers for minority ethnic colleagues. He features on the Lloyds Banking Group 2023 Ethnicity Role Models list, Winner of the ‘Best Financial Services employee’ at the 2023 UK Black Talent Awards, ‘Professional of the Year’ winner at the 2023 Phoenix Business Club awards, and has been recognised as one of the Empower Global Top 100 Future Leaders in 2022.
With over 20 years of experience in the real estate and branded residence sector, Catherine Chan is the Chief Development Officer at Hotel101 Global, a worldwide hotel operator and subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corporation. In this role, she leverages her expertise in new business development, market research, and strategy to drive global sales expansion and project development through franchises and partnerships.
Prior to joining Hotel101 Global, Catherine held several senior positions at Accor, the world’s leading hospitality group. She was the VP, Accor One Living and Global Brand Advisory Lead, heading up Accor’s mixed-use business and solidifying its leadership position as the #2 operator of branded residences worldwide. She also served as the Global Director of Residential Marketing, where she created and executed marketing strategies for Accor’s residential portfolio across 25 countries. Catherine has a proven track record of delivering results and value for her clients, partners, and stakeholders in the highly competitive and dynamic real estate industry.
With over 26 years of diverse technology experience spanning retail real estate, finance, and FMCG sectors, I am poised to bring about sustainable change and establish new industry best practices in my next career endeavor. My aspiration is to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, equipping them to seize fresh business opportunities and tackle emerging challenges, ultimately steering the business towards a transformative paradigm shift.
Digital Transformational Leadership:
My experience includes leadership roles in complex matrix organizations, where I guide corporate and business teams towards innovative directions that reshape fundamental business processes and models. This involves articulating a clear vision, defining strategic goals, and driving actionable steps leading to tangible deliverables. I thrive as a dynamic self-starter, motivating teams to align with the core vision while acquiring new competencies. Notable achievements include spearheading comprehensive digital transformations spanning various areas, from leasing and loyalty to digital workplace solutions, infrastructure, data analytics, and process automation.
Technology Innovation and Business Integration:
In an ever-evolving and disruptive technology landscape, I have empowered my teams to stay agile in response to market dynamics while maintaining a balance with enterprise-level scalability and modular system architecture. Collaborating with key executives across diverse business functions, I’ve ensured that technology solutions align with business needs and are operationally deployable. This approach accelerates time-to-market, centers on user-centricity, and delivers tangible business returns. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between innovation and its effective integration into the core business fabric.
