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Dr. Amol Thote is responsible for establishing Network Strategy and setting up the supply chain network for Cell & Gene Therapy Products at Bayer. He has been a Biotech Global Launch Manager, Process Development Scientist and an Operations Manager with 15 years experience in process development, process and cleaning validation, technology transfer, manufacturing implementation and product launch. Dr. Thote is also an ASQ Certified Six-sigma Black Belt for Process Improvement under Operational Excellence, excels in Project Portfolio Management for Development, Compliance, Regulatory projects.

Mitch is an accomplished operations executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the development and successful execution of technology and organizational strategies, project management and change management.

Having initially trained in the information technology sector, Mitch has gained significant experience in the insurance, finance, manufacturing, aviation and construction industries through working with organizations such as Allianz, Bank of Ireland, IBEC and Honda as well as government departments and public service agencies.

Mitch has held senior and executive roles in both operations and technology management in the UK, Ireland and his native New Zealand. He joined IceCubed as a founding director on its inception in 2004 with responsibilities for general operations and compliance.

After studying Business Economics in Maastricht, Ton build up a long track record in the Financial Services Industry. He worked 12 years for Rabobank Group, both at the Bank and the Asset Manager Robeco. He spend 6 years in Poland, working at an acquisition of Rabobank and later opening up a sales office for Robeco. Upon his return to The Netherlands, he worked 3 years for Capgemini Consulting and 7 years for Ortec Finance. He always concentrated on the wealth management industry and was active in a business development role mainly in The Nordic countries. Ton recently joined Aixigo as the UK & Ireland Country Manager.

Tony has 20 years’ experience in the Biotech industry which includes over 10 years in global supply chain for both clinical and commercial products.

Jennifer Brandl is a Senior Clinical Trial Manager at Kezar Life Sciences. She has spent 13 years in industry research and clinical operations. Her innovative spirit has contributed to the successful implementation of many solutions accelerating clinical development in immuno-oncology and immune therapies. By leveraging a foundation in research and operational expertise, Jennifer Brandl has risen to become a leading clinical research professional. Ms. Brandl is a University of Wisconsin Madison graduate, holds a certification in Clinical Research Conduct and Management from University of California Berkeley-Extension and is currently enrolled in the University of Wisconsin Masters in Data Science Program.