Darmesh Kalan

Head of Healthcare Industry Vertical – Americas Yusen Logistics

Darmesh Kalan is Regional Director, Pharma & Healthcare Americas at Yusen Logistics, where he leads the Healthcare Industry Vertical across the Americas. With more than two decades of experience in healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics, he has held leadership roles across global logistics organizations and international markets, including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Darmesh specializes in GDP-compliant cold chain logistics, healthcare supply chain strategy, and multi-country business leadership. He is recognized for building high-performing commercial organizations and is well-versed in global regulatory frameworks, including FDA, DEA, ANVISA, COFEPRIS, PMDA, and HSA requirements.

Building the Future-Ready Pharma Supply Chain

12:10 PM Roundtables

Join a candid, small-group discussion with fellow supply chain leaders to exchange practical solutions, pressure-test ideas, and tackle the challenges that don't get solved in large sessions. These off-the-record conversations are consistently one of the most anticipated moments of the event. You're in control of the experience. Choose the two roundtable topics that will have the greatest impact on your 2026 supply chain priorities and walk away with insights you can put into action.

(Choose 2, 30 minutes each).

Roundtable #1 – What Type of Thermal Protection Does Your Bulk Air Cargo Shipment Actually Need?

Aaron Mantia, Manager of Technical Solutions, CSafe

Roundtable #2 – How AI-Powered Warehouse Vision Strengthens Supply Chain Compliance and Resilience

Joe Mirabile, VP of Operations, Gather AI

Roundtable #3 – CAPA & Exception Management: Preparing for the Inevitable

Trish Demko, Director, Case Management Services, Catalent Inc.
Andrew Schaddeg, Vice President, Life Sciences Operations, AIT Worldwide Logistics Inc., Life Sciences Division

Roundtable #4 – The Last Mile is Now Part of the Patient Experience

Hank Emerson, VP of Business Development, Veho

Roundtable #5 – Shipping Validation Programs That Approve Faster, Cost Less, and Flex With Your Pipeline

Robert Battista, Director, Engineering Solutions, Modality Solutions
Bill Powers, Director of Global Logistics, Summit Therapeutics

Roundtable #6 – Network Design of the Future

Sebastian Valencia, Managing Partner, Management and Operations Consulting, Clarkston Consulting
Aaron Chio, Associate Partner, Clarkston Consulting
Bob Lamont, Partner, Clarkston Consulting
Mar Gimeno, PhD, Associate Vice President, US Supply Chain Lead and Global Launches, Eli Lilly

Roundtable #7 – Maintaining Validation in Cloud-Based GxP Monitoring

Nicole Piper, Product Manager, Testo
Micalyn Harris, Head of US Pharma, Testo

Roundtable #8 – The Pharma Control Tower of the Future: Combining Human Expertise, AI and Real-Time Data

Darmesh Kalan, Head of Healthcare Industry Vertical – Americas, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.
Terrence Sell, Director, Healthcare Airfreight Product, Americas Region, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.