Mark Holder

Mark is accountable for the leadership of the North American Demand Team responsible for the interface between Operations and the North American Commercial Organization managing the following key responsibilities:  

• Directing demand management and demand validation efforts in North America and serve as Operations Demand Management Executive Business Owner

• Ensuring account management and service through the Marketing Company Account Manager role

• Drive coordination and collaboration with the AZ supply planning processes 

• Aligning Commercial, GPPS and Operations strategies to maximize AZ supply chain value and customer service outcomes

Mark began his career as a commissioned Officer in the United States Navy, serving 7 years as a Surface Warfare Officer in three separate commands.  Upon his exit from the active duty Mark held positions in high-tech manufacturing and supply chain consulting before joining AstraZeneca in 2000.  He has worked in project management, US distribution and logistics, regional supply as a Supply Point Director, Formulation Process Execution Team (PET) lead, and finally in the global supply chain organization as a Global Supply Planner and currently as the Regional Supply Director for North America.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Engineering from Drexel University and a Master of Business Administration also from Drexel University.

On a more personal side Mark is married and has 3 daughters aged 17, 12, and 10.  He lives in Chadds Ford, PA.