Dr. Manish Shashi is a seasoned professional with over 32 years of global corporate experience, including 15+ years in pharmaceutical and medical device digital transformation. He has led complex projects across APAC, Europe, EMEA, and the Americas, with expertise in project, program, and portfolio management. His academic background includes Engineering and MBA degrees from India, along with U.S.-based master's and doctoral degrees specializing in pharmaceutical supply chains. Currently, he serves in a supply chain leadership role at Merck Pharmaceuticals' research laboratory, following significant tenures at Zoetis (erstwhile Pfizer animal health) and Carestream Health. Dr. Shashi is also a respected researcher with numerous peer-reviewed publications and international presentations to his credit. He brings deep expertise in SAP supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics implementations across multiple industries. Additionally, he holds several prestigious certifications, including PMP, SAFe®, ITIL Expert, and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.