John Kloetzing
Owner & Managing Director, Kloetzing Transformation Partners UG
John Kloetzing
Owner & Managing Director, Kloetzing Transformation Partners UG
John Kloetzing is a supply chain transformation leader with more than 13 years of experience across pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. He has led international planning, S&OP and business transformation initiatives across Europe, North America and Asia, combining strategic direction with hands-on execution. His work focuses on building decision-ready organizations, strengthening cross-functional collaboration and translating complexity into clear operational choices. John has held senior roles at Bayer and Heineken and has extensive experience in scenario planning, integrated business planning, launch readiness and digital transformation. He is currently completing a Global MBA at ESMT Berlin and is the founder of Kloetzing Transformation Partners, advising organizations on supply chain strategy, AI-enabled decision architecture and leadership under uncertainty.
Vera Hazelwood
Director, Data Science Collaborative Programmes, AstraZeneca
Vera Hazelwood
Director, Data Science Collaborative Programmes, AstraZeneca
Vera H is a Learning & HR Technology professional with expertise in human resources, talent development, and HR digital transformation. She currently works at PT Sinergy Informasi Pratama, where she focuses on enhancing HR information systems, leveraging AI-driven solutions, and supporting organizational development initiatives. With a background in psychology and data analytics, Vera combines people-centric strategies with technology to improve workforce performance and business outcomes. Her experience spans talent acquisition, learning and development, HR operations, and process improvement. Passionate about continuous learning, she is committed to building innovative HR practices, driving organizational growth, and creating data-informed solutions that support both employee development and long-term business success.
Ashish Chandra Saxena
Global Capability Owner (GCO)- Customer Targeting & Engagement Planning, Boehringer Ingelheim
Ashish Chandra Saxena
Global Capability Owner (GCO)- Customer Targeting & Engagement Planning, Boehringer Ingelheim
With over three decades of extensive international experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Ashish Saxena has held diverse leadership roles across Sales, Training, Sales Force Effectiveness, Commercial Excellence, Digital Transformation, Market Research and Analytics. His career encompasses both operational execution and strategic leadership, fostering a comprehensive and multidimensional expertise in pharmaceutical business complex landscape. Currently based in Germany, Ashish works as the Global Capability Owner at Boehringer Ingelheim, where he leads the global function for Customer Targeting and Engagement Planning. In this role, he is responsible for shaping the global vision and strategy, collaborating with regional and country teams worldwide. He spearheads cross-functional initiatives to develop frameworks, processes, and tools that enable effective segmentation, targeting, and engagement of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and healthcare organizations (HCOs), ensuring alignment with evolving healthcare landscapes and the dynamic business environment.
Serena Saggini
Director, Sophos Biotech
Serena Saggini
Director, Sophos Biotech
A Harvard-graduated Director, she boasts over 25 years of exceptional commercial success in Biotech, Rare Diseases, Oncology, and CNS across top-tier pharma leaders like Sanofi, Genzyme, GSK, and Ferring. Recognized for a highly innovative approach, she pioneers AI-driven market analysis and builds high-performing business units from scratch. Her career is anchored in absolute patient-centricity, demonstrated by a proven track record of forging strong partnerships with patient associations, institutions and scientific societies. Honored of the 2026 Leadership Excellence Award, she practices 360-degree leadership that bridges cross-functional teamwork with strategic/commercial growth. She is also regular keynote speaker at prestigious global digital and commercial excellence summits.