Archives: Speakers

With over 20 years of experience spanning early drug discovery to clinical supply chain operations, Michael Klein has established himself as a leader in pharmaceutical research and clinical supply management. Currently serving as Global Clinical Supply Chain Group Head for Rare Disease at Sanofi, Michael leads CSC teams across multiple R&D sites while specializing in digital tool implementation and clinical supply chain optimization.

Michael’s experience encompasses developing digital strategies and overseeing technology transformation initiatives that drive efficiency and innovation in clinical supply operations. His technical proficiency includes Monte Carlo simulation and large-scale data analytics, with expertise as a power user of the N-Side Supply App. He leads his teams to identify optimized study designs, production plans, and distribution networks to improve project costs and lead times.

Michael holds an M.S. in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from Drexel University and a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Mount St. Mary’s University. His combination of scientific background, operational expertise, and strategic digital tool implementation makes him a thought leader at Sanofi in leveraging technology to push the limits of clinical supply chain performance and agility.

Gireesh Nair leads the Power Networks business for Worley covering Transmission, Substations, and Energy Storage sectors in the US. He focuses on setting strategic objectives, developing partnerships, and driving project delivery. He brings a wealth of experience in the Power and Energy industry, which includes low carbon renewables such as offshore wind, solar, green hydrogen and microgrids. His group plays a key role in bringing reliable power to AI datacenters.

Previously, he held several leadership roles, most recently serving as the Growth Lead based out of the Netherlands covering Power Strategy within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region for Worley. Prior to this, he served in various leadership roles in project delivery. Besided Worley, he also served in advisory roles for several startups in the renewable energy sector and guest lectured at Delft university.

Andrea Buetler is a business and market development leader with over 15 years of experience, specializing in industry‑scale power and low‑carbon solutions. She focuses on advancing data center growth by tackling rising infrastructure complexity and accelerate speed‑to‑market. Known for building trusted relationships and delivering innovative solutions, Andrea plays a pivotal role in enabling next‑generation data centers through collaboration with global partners. Since joining Worley in 2019, she has been driving growth and innovation on a global scale. As part of that mission, Worley serves as the delivery partner for speed‑to‑market solutions—designing and delivering power and cooling infrastructure for complex builds.

Tina is Product Manager on the Medical Devices team at GlobalData, where she leads a team of analysts in delivering innovative data-driven solutions, with particular focus on market access strategy and medical device pricing. Before joining GlobalData, Tina accrued extensive experience with MedTech companies around the world, managing external CRO relationships, advising on trial design, and sharpening her expertise in both regional and global healthcare marketing. She holds a B.Eng. in Bioengineering and dual Master’s degrees in Molecular Biology and Biomedical Science.

David Ostojitsch joined PIMFA in November 2022 as Director of Government Relations and Policy. In this role, he leads PIMFA’s Policy, Regulation and Compliance team and works collaboratively with government, regulators and industry stakeholders to help shape a regulatory and policy environment that supports the UK’s wealth management and financial advice sector and the vital role it plays for consumers and the broader economy.

David has worked in financial services for nearly 20 years. This includes four years as Director of Technology and Operations Regulation at the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), engaging with capital markets participants and European authorities on innovation, cybersecurity and operational resilience. Before AFME, David worked at PwC in financial services technology and change, within CIO Advisory and the investment management practice

Energy professional with experience in Retail Supply of Power, Gas, Metering Services and Generation contracts with a focus on Risk management and energy efficiency.

Supporting B2B clients on their Net Zero journey by creating bespoke solutions offering renewable technologies, such as Solar, BESS, EV chargers and energy efficiency measures.

Energy professional with experience in Retail Supply of Power, Gas, Metering Services and Generation contracts with a focus on Risk management and energy efficiency.

Supporting B2B clients on their Net Zero journey by creating bespoke solutions offering renewable technologies, such as Solar, BESS, EV chargers and energy efficiency measures.

Anshu Kotak serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Unique AI. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs as an Executive Director, managing investments cross asset classes. Anshu is also the author of the best-selling book Buy To Let Loose, and a resident speaker on BBC Radio on all things Finance. She holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BSc in Business Mathematics & Statistics from London School of Economics.