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Ibtissam Janati

Ibtissam Janati has over 13 years of experience in supply chain optimization and project management. She currently works at Merck Group as a Global Supply Planning Solutions Enabler, focusing on supply chain excellence since October 2021. Previously, she served as a Global Supply Planning Optimization Specialist at Merck. Prior to that, she spent over nineRead more

Julia Schnäbele

Julia Schnäbele has over a decade of experience in procurement and project management within the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. She excels in defining and implementing procurement strategies aligned with business needs, developing and executing comprehensive 5-year strategic plans, and serving as a key consultant for procurement alignment initiatives. Julia has successfully led global procurementRead more

Jonas Nischwitz

Jonas Nischwitz is a dedicated engineer with a strong foundation in specialized knowledge and hands-on experience in the chemical industry. He is currently enrolled in the prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Program at W. R. Grace. This program is specifically designed to prepare him for a leadership career, providing opportunities in various production areas where he successfullyRead more

Andy Redfern

Andy co-founded Chartwell, a specialist operations consultancy, in 2013, where he continues to be an active founding Partner. With over 28 years’ experience as a consultant to top multinational businesses, he has vast manufacturing and operations experience. While his expertise spans across industries and manufacturers, he leads many of Chartwell’s specialty chemical client projects andRead more

Fernando Cruzado

Fernando Cruzado is the head of the global chemical industry team at ROI-EFESO. He has a strong background in operational excellence issues and the development and implementation of organizations. In more than 20 years of consulting, he gained experience in the development and implementation of sustainable transformation programs with a focus on the chemical industry.Read more

Törres Viland

Törres is a Director at dss+, based in Germany. He is the contact partner for clients from the Chemical industry in EMEA. During his 25 years in consulting, he has worked with numerous companies in the Chemical-, LifeScience- and other Process Industries, including PE portfolio companies, on topics around strategy, strategic operations and operations managementRead more

Ann Robin

Ann Robin is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, and digitalization within the process industry. As Business Development Director, Industry at Gradyent, she focuses on optimizing industrial steam grids through end-to-end, physics-based Digital Twins, driving efficiency and decarbonization. Previously, Ann played a key role at Arup as IndustryRead more

Johannes Hovda

Experienced Presales Professional, Solutions Architect and Product Evangelist in the Software Usage metering and License Optimization industry. I have worked with Fortune 500 customers across the world to help realize savings, implement software solutions and support the sales organization in growing the business.Read more

Didier Brackenier

Didier Brackenier is a Senior Vice-President at EFESO and member of the Northern Europe Management team. He has solid experience working in a variety of fields and industries, with a specific focus on progression management. His areas of expertise include translating strategy into action, supporting successful transitions, managing large scale transformations with substantial impact, settingRead more

John Papastylianou

John is an innovative leader focused on empowering manufacturing teams through human-centered digital transformation. With a passion for sustainability, design thinking, and advanced technology, he serves as a driving force behind Cyzag Limited, a company specialising in cloud-based manufacturing excellence solutions. John’s work integrates process data with efficiency tools, fostering user-centric designs that enhance engagementRead more