Leadership
Meet our executive team
Our leaders combine deep industry expertise with a shared commitment to digital transformation in Life Sciences.
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About Jürgen Bauer
Jürgen has 27 years of management consulting, entrepreneurial and business leadership experience, largely with multinational Life Science corporations on business transformation programs.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology
- Agriculture & chemicals
Expertise:
- Mergers & Acquisition/Divestures
- Digital Transformation with End-to-End Processes
- Global SAP Design & Deployment
- Business Performance Improvement
- Operating Model Design
- Program Management & Quality Assurance
- Industry Enterprise Architecture
Education:
- Munich University of Applied Sciences Diploma Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Business Admin and Mechanical)
About Eckhard Draeger
Eckhard is a leader in our digital transformation & finance practice. He has 23 years of management consulting, project and program leadership experience, with multinational corporations on business transformation programs.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, Medical Devices
- Chemicals & Industrial Gases
- Service Industry
Expertise:
- Finance and Controlling
- CFO Advisory
- Project & Program Management, Quality Assurance
- Business Case and Value Management
- Digital Transformation in Record to Report, Order to Cash & Supply Chain
- Merger, Acquisition and Divestment
- Global SAP Template Design & Deployment
Education:
- Düsseldorf Heinrich Heine University Diplom Kaufmann (MBA in Business)
About Michael Schmidt
Michael has more than 20 years of management consulting, entrepreneurial and business leadership experience and has supported many large life sciences organizations on their global transformation journeys.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, Medical Technology
- Agriculture & Chemicals
- Consumer Products/ Foods
Expertise:
- SAP-enabled business transformations
- Patient-centric value chain design
- CIO Advisory
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Program Management & Quality Assurance
Education:
- Diploma Wirtschaftslogistiker DBWL, Saarbruecken (Business Admin & Information Technology) DBWL, Saarbruecken
About Michael Stein
Michael is a leader in our transformation practice with 25+ years of entrepreneurial and business leadership experience. He has successfully advised and assisted numerous multinational corporations in transforming their businesses.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, Medical Technology
- Chemicals
- Diversified Industries
Expertise:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Post-Merger Integration
- Operating Model Design
- Startup and Innovation Consulting
- Global SAP Enabled Digital Transformation Program
Education:
- Diploma Kaufmann (Business Administration) Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt / Main
About Jim Williams
Jim is our leader of practice in the Americas. He has 27 years of management consulting, industry, and business leadership experience on transformation programs. He advises clients in supply chain transformation and is also a certified MRP and change management expert.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, Medical Technology
- Agriculture & Chemicals
- Diversified Industries
Expertise:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Post-Merger Integration
- Digital Transformation with Supply Chain Performance Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Certified in ASAP, Prosci ADKAR model, IDEA, OW MRP
- Computer Systems Validation
- Global SAP Template Design and Deployment
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Cincinnati
About Sabrina Graf
Sabrina has more than 15 years experience in management consulting, supported large organizations across various industries in finance transformation programs and improved consulting companies in their operations.
Industry Expertise:
- Professional Services
- Automotive
- Pharmaceutical, Medical Technology
- Energy
- Consumer and Industrial Goods
Expertise:
- Finance Transformation
- Operational Finance
- CFO Advisory
- Corporate Function Management: Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Communication, Compliance, Security
- Professional Services Management
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Ohio Valley University, US
- Diploma in Business Administration, University of Bayreuth, Germany
- PhD, University of Stuttgart, Germany
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About Sachin Bhure
Sachin brings with him over 28 years of experience in ERP-enabled business transformations. He has successfully managed large-scale global engagements across the Life Sciences, Retail, and Manufacturing sectors. A seasoned expert in delivery and account management, Sachin has built and led high-performing delivery, centers of excellence (CoE), competency, and solutions teams. His experience spans a range of implementation projects, outcome-based engagements, and application management services (AMS).
Industry Experience:
- Pharma
- Medical Technology
- BioTech
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Retail
Expertise:
- Global Delivery & Account Management
- Large Portfolio Management & Excellence
- Global Program & Project Leadership
- Design of new operating models
- Pursuit Management
- Innovation and Process Improvement
- Global Business & SAP Transformations, Rollouts, Upgrades, M&A, Maintenance & Support
- Outsourcing & Transition Management
Education:
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Govt College of Engineering , Pune India
- Diploma in Advanced Computing, Bangalore India
- Executive Leadership Program, Stanford GSB Education
About Ryan Bhure
Ryan has more than 14 years’ management, process and IT consulting experience mainly focused on global business transformation programs. He advises clients on program and project management, sales and distribution processes and logistics improvements.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, Healthcare
- Diversified Industries
Expertise:
- Global SAP Design & Deployment
- Business Performance Improvement
- Program Management & Quality Assurance
- Industry Enterprise Architecture
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology from Pennsylvania State University
About Alexander Blount
Alexander (“Alex”) Blount is a seasoned global business and IT transformation leader with a strong track record of helping clients harness technology to drive customer value and operational excellence. With 11 years of industry experience and over 25 years in management consulting, Alex brings deep, cross-functional Life Sciences expertise across Finance, Operations, and IT to every client engagement.
Alex specializes in designing and executing enterprise-wide transformation programs that integrate strategy, process, technology, and a people-centered approach—delivering sustainable financial and operational outcomes. Known for his ability to simplify complexity and lead with impact, he is a trusted advisor to clients navigating high-stakes change.
Industry Experience
- Pharmaceuticals
- Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO)
- Consumer Health
Expertise
- Business/IT Operating Model Transformations
- SAP/Digital-enabled Transformation Programs
- Commercial and Clinical Supply Chain Optimization
- Business Transformation Journey Management
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Finance & Accounting
About Chris Farrell
Chris has over 25 years of business development and management experience in the SAP marketplace. With his broad expertise, he is helping companies navigate digital transformations and process improvement projects. During his career, he has taken various roles at SAP such as Vice President Life Sciences Head of Industry, Director Strategic Accounts for Innovation, and Director Engagement Team for Innovation, where he has always focused on client value and innovation driven solutions.
Industry Experience:
- Pharma
- Medical Technology
- BioTech
- Healthcare
- Telecommunications
- Retai
Experience:
- Business Development Executive
- Strategic Partnerships
- Life Sciences Innovation Solutions
- Digital Transformations
- Program Management
- Development Methodology
- Coaching, Mentoring, & Career Paths
- Strategy & Operations
Education:
- Business Degree, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
About Nuno Fava
Nuno has 19 years of management consulting experience on international and multi-cultural projects on logistics, procurement, and order to bill processes both at operational and technical level. For the last 6 years, he has been focusing on logistics integration and serialization programs for multinational life science corporations.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health and Medical Technology
- Retail
- Oil & Gas
- Consumer Products and Telecommunications
Expertise:
- Digital Transformation in Order to Cash & Logistics
- Logistics Operations Optimization
- Global SAP Design & Deployment
Education:
- Computer Science Degree from Science Faculty on Lisbon University
- Executive MBA from EOI Industrial Organization School in Seville
About Simon Flowers
Simon has over 20 years consulting experience in major business transformation programs powered by SAP and IT Strategy consulting. His broad expertise has covered leadership roles in ERP deployment, program management, integration, IT strategy, architecture, and ITIL process design among others. Additionally he has held global IT leadership roles within a Top Ten pharmaceutical company.
Industry Experience:
- Life Sciences
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Chemicals & Industrial Gases
Expertise:
- Global Program Management, Deployment Management, Integration Management
- Global SAP Template Design & Deployment in GxP regulated environments
- Corporate IT functions, especially HR
- IT strategy & operating models
Education:
- Graduate Diploma, Applied Information Systems (with Award for Excellence), RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
- Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Melbourne University, Australia
About Sheshu Gunisetti
Sheshu has over 20 years of management, business process and technology consulting experience. He is a senior advisor in commercial, operations and supply chain transformation areas, from strategy through implementation. He has led large size global transformation programs in various industries.
Industry Experience:
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Chemicals
Expertise:
- Business Process Management and Optimization
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Global business transformation programs in FDA regulated environments
- Global Supply Chain & Operations Management
- Global Program Management
- Business Case Development & Value Realization
- Organizational Change Management
Education:
- Management Development Program at MDI, Gurgaon
- BS in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Patel University
About Tim Johnson
Tim is a proven global business transformation executive leader with a track record of driving business value through innovative, regulatory-compliant solutions. His approach blends deep regulatory knowledge with a passion for innovation, resulting in scalable solutions that mitigate risks and enable operational excellence across quality, manufacturing, and supply chain. Tim leverages his unique cross-functional experience to achieve strategic business and technology objectives, delivering the connection between quality and process optimization. With Tenthpin’s Life Science focus, global delivery capabilities, and drive for digital transformation, his focus lies on developing and executing impactful client strategies centered on overachievement of corporate goals and regulatory compliance.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Device
- Biotech
- Animal Health
Expertise:
- Quality Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Strategy & Transformations
- Supply Chain Optimization
- IT/Digital Transformation
Education:
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Master in Science in Industrial Relations
About Yvonne kirner
Yvonne has more than 15 years of organizational change management and transformation management experience in complex international change programs, ERP and non-ERP. She is a strong expert in developing effective change strategies ensuring that organizations can successfully adapt to changing business environments. Her experience includes transformation programs with ten thousands of impacted employees.
Industry Experience:
- Life Science
- Automotive
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Chemical
Expertise:
- Organizational Change Management
- Transformation Management
- Project and Program Management
- Process Excellence
- Lean Management
Education:
- Diploma in Industrial Engineering,
University of Applied Sciences Pforzheim
About Stefan Kubick
Stefan has 18 years of management consulting experience, largely with multinational companies in life science industries.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, Medical Technology
- Consumer Products/ Foods
Expertise:
- Digital Transformation in Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Performance Improvement
- Post-Merger Integration
- Complex Program Management
- Global SAP Template Design & Deployment
- LIMS strategy consulting and implementation
Education:
- University of Bayreuth Diplom Kaufmann (Univ.) (Business Administration and Economics)
About Mahesh Kumar
Mahesh has more than 22 years of management consulting and IT transformation advisory experience. He is a front-line leader with extensive CxO engagement and responsible for crafting a vision for creating a sustainable business portfolio on the foundation of SAP Intelligent Enterprise. He has extensive experience in key practice functions such as business strategy, global delivery, problem solving and assurance.
Industry Experience:
- Life Sciences
- Engineering
- Automotive
Expertise:
- SAP ERP / Production Planning and Execution, Quality Management, EHS/GLM, Plant Maintenance
- SAP APO – Supply Network Planning, Production planning and Detailed Scheduling
- Complex Program Management
- Global SAP Template Design & Deployment
Education:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- MBA in Production and Controlling from India
About Sarah Marsh
Sarah brings over 25 years of experience in technology-enabled business transformation to her role, combining expertise as both an IT Director/Digital CIO and management consultant. Her passion centers on improving patient health outcomes and enhancing industry effectiveness.
With a proven track record developing digital, AI, and IT strategies across private organizations, governmental bodies, and international charities, Sarah ensures clients maximize value from their technology investments. She specializes in delivering complex transformations throughout the value chain, including ERP implementations, data and analytics solutions, and digital capability building.
Sarah's extensive industry knowledge in Life Sciences enables her to form collaborative partnerships with clients, resulting in sustainable transformations that drive long-term success.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Health
- Consumer Health
- Retail
- HighTech
Expertise:
- Digital, AI and Technology Strategies
- Digital delivery
- Data & Analytics
- Program & Project Leadership
- SAP Global Template Rollout
- IT Organization and IT Governance
- Enterprise Architecture
- Environmental Sustainability
- Methodologies
Education:
- Environmental GeoScience, University of Edinburgh
- Financial Management – Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants
- MBA with Disertation in AI – Nottingham Business School
About Hugo Martins
Hugo has more than 15 years of Management and IT Consulting experience across different industries and geographies. He has designed and deployed several business process models, following innovative technologies and market trends. He has a strong track record in business and digital transformations mainly across North America and Europe geographies, including SAP ECC and S/4HANA innovations.
Industry Experience:
- Life Science: Human Pharma, Animal Health, Bio, CDMO, Medical Devices, Consumer Healthcare (Over The Counter)
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
- Wholesale
Expertise:
- Program and Project Management for Business and Digital Transformations
- Organizational Change Management Transformations
- M&A, Carve-in, Carve-out and Due Diligence Initiatives
- ERP Template designs and rollout implementations (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, etc.)
Education:
- Economics Degree from the Lisbon School of Economics and Management (Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa – Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestao)
- Major: Pharmaceutical Industry
- Minor: Financial Markets
About Stephanie Marx
Stephanie is a proven global operations transformation leader with a track record of driving organizational excellence and innovation for leading global matrix organizations. She is a strategic thinker and results-driven professional renowned for optimizing operational processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering sustainable growth on a worldwide scale. Stephanie demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and implementing transformative initiatives to achieve corporate objectives and exceed performance benchmarks in the Life Sciences industry.
Industry Experience:
- Medical Device
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotech
Expertise:
- Operational Strategy & Transformations
- Supply Chain Optimization
- IT/Digital Transformation
Education:
- Master in Business Administration (MBA), Focus: Logistics, Production, & Strategy
About Martin Meyer
Martin has 24 years’ experience of management consulting, business and ERP driven transformation programs as well as supply chain management transformations, largely with multinational life science corporations.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices
- Consumer Products/ Foods
Expertise:
- Digital Transformation (Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Innovation R&D, Commercial etc. or End to End Business Process)
- Global SAP Design & Deployment
- Program Management & Quality Assurance
Education:
- Degree in Betriebswirtschaft (Business Administration) from University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
About Robert Minov
Robert has more than 20 years of data & analytics consulting, entrepreneurial and IT experience with multinational corporations across the globe.
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals, Generics, Animal Health
- Automotive
- Aviation, Airports
- Food & Beverage
Expertise:
- Data & Analytics
- SAP Transformation Projects in Analytics and Corporate Planning
- Digital Disruption and Innovation with AI and Machine Learning
- Design and Architecture of complex Analytics Landscapes
- Program and Project Management
- Master Data Management
Education:
- University degree in Business Management Administration from the Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich
About Joao Monteiro
Joao has more than 15 years of an exceptional track record of delivering complex IT and business transformation programs in multiple segments of the Life Sciences industry; from animal health to human health and medical technology. His experience covers several full program lifecycle implementations, covering multiple roles from subject matter expert to project and integration management..
Industry Experience:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical devices
- Automotive
- Food
Expertise:
- Project Management for business and digital transformations
- Project Management for Global SAP S4 Implementations
- Product Development within the SAP area
- Supply chain expertise within the Life Science industry
Education:
- Engineering and Industrial Management, University of Aveiro
About Markus Rentsch
With over 25 years of experience in international consulting, Markus has led numerous successful ERP implementations and SAP rollouts covering all aspects of IT planning, design, implementation, and testing. During his long career in application development, he has focused on strategy and design, as well as their successful transformation.
Industry Experience:
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
- Technology
- Manufacturing
Expertise:
- Program & Project Leadership
- SAP Global Template Rollout
- IT Organization and IT Governance
- SAP Architecture, Basis & Security
Education:
- Computer Science Master, University Dortmund
About Christian Rüggeberg
Christian has more than 18 years’ experience in management and IT consulting in global business transformation programs across highly regulated industries.
Industry Experience:
- Pharma, Animal Health, Medical Technology, Human Health
- Chemicals
- Retail & Food
- Automotive
- High-tech
Expertise:
- Project & Program Management
- Global Business and SAP Transformations
- Merger, Acquisition and Divestment
- Supply Chain Management
- Enterprise Architecture Design
Education:
- Diploma Wirtschaftswissenschaften from the University of Wuppertal
About Yoshiharu (Ryan) Shimada
Yoshiharu (Ryan) Shimada has over 25 years of experience in management, business process, and technology consulting. He possesses extensive expertise in program and project management of global transformation and ERP programs.
Yoshiharu has lived and worked on several different continents, including North and South America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, collaborating with stakeholders from multinational backgrounds. This has enabled him to gain deep experience and understanding of cultural and business practice differences, making him especially proficient in multinational settings.
Industry Experience:
- Life Sciences
- Chemicals
- Consumer Products
- Discrete Manufacturing/Automotive
Expertise:
- Global ERP Design and Deployment / Program Management
- Post Merger Integration
- Global Scale Data Governance and Integration
Education:
- University degree in Engineering from Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
About Dan Silva
Dan has over 20 years of consulting experience. He is a senior leader delivering value throughout the strategy to implementation lifecycle of supply chain initiatives. He has deep expertise in supply chain planning and clinical supply chain, where he has led life sciences industry client forums, conducted performance benchmarks, and led numerous successful solution implementation initiatives.
Industry Experience:
- Life Sciences
- Discrete and Process Manufacturing
Expertise:
- Business Architecture Design
- Business Process Design
- Strategy Alignment
- Supply Chain Transformation
- SAP Solution Implementation
Education:
- Master of Business Administration at Boston College
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at College of the Holy Cross
About Philipp Suek
Philipp is a dynamic leader at the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation in the Life Sciences industry. With a strong background in consulting and product management, he has a proven track record of driving digital transformation and operational excellence, particularly in the rapidly evolving Cell & Gene Therapy space. Philipp specializes in shaping industry-leading solutions, fostering co-innovation, and aligning business and technology to deliver impactful results. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, empowering clients, and navigating complex challenges to drive sustainable growth.
Industry Experience:
- Cell & Gene Therapy
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
Expertise:
- Digital Transformation & Product Strategy
- Co-Innovation & Ecosystem Partnerships
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Optimization
- Technology and Cloud Advisory
Education:
- MBA in Management Information Systems, Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Visiting Fulbright Scholar, Columbia Business School
About Thomas Weber
Thomas has more than 14 years of SAP development and product management experience across different industries. He has setup and applied new business models in diverse consulting companies always in the domain of innovative technology trends. Besides digital transformations – mainly in the SAP domain – he has a strong product management background to build and deploy software products at scale.
Industry Experience:
- Automotive
- Consumer Products
- Technology
- Manufacturing
Expertise:
- Program & Project Management for digital transformations
- Product Management & Delivery
- Architecture of complex IT-environments and software products
- Business Development for innovative IT areas
- Innovation Management
Education:
- Master of Science, Service Management & Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science, University of Applied Sciences Wuerzburg-Schweinfurt
About Patrick Wolf
Patrick has 20 years of management consulting experience. He is a senior advisor in supply chain transformation and operating model design, from strategy through implementation. He has led large size global transformation programs in various industries.
Industry Experience:
- Life Sciences
- Chemicals
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing
Expertise:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Global business transformation programs in GxP regulated environments
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Global Program Management
- Design of new operating models
- Business Process Management
- Value driven diagnostics
Education:
- Diploma in Business Administration from University of Augsburg
- Diploma in Economics from University of Augsburg
About Esin Yorulmaz
Esin is an accomplished business and IT leader with more than 20 years of program and portfolio management as well as extensive business transformation experience, predominantly in life sciences.
Industry Experience:
- Life Sciences
- Consumer Goods
Expertise:
- Agile program delivery, certified SAFe (Scaled Agile) Program consultant
- Global SAP Template Design & Deployment
- Global Program Management, Quality Assurance
- Design of new operating models
- Business Process Management
Education:
- London Business School, MBA
- Colombia Business School, Digital Strategies for Business, Executive Education, UK, 2018
