Top 10 Pharma CIOs in EUROPE - 2023

Beatriz Marco is the accomplished CIO at Cantabria Labs, a Spanish pharmaceutical company specialising in dermatology, with a presence in over 85 countries. She has held this position for over three years, following a distinguished 16-year tenure at Sanitas, where she led initiatives in quality, processes, projects, technology and digital transformation.

Rose-Marie Ohlsson has been the CIO at Alvotech, a leading global biosimilars company specialising in developing and commercialising high-quality, affordable biologic medicines. Previously, Ohlsson held the position of Group CIO at Sobi (formerly Biovitrum) for over 20 years, overseeing the company's digital transformation and driving IT innovations that enabled it to enhance operational efficiency and better serve patients worldwide.

Michael Staroverov is a veteran IT executive with over 25 years of experience. He currently serves as the CIO at Bachem, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry's production of peptides and oligonucleotides. Founded in 1971, Bachem has become a critical player in drug development, with production sites across Switzerland, Europe and the United States, generating over CHF 500 million in annual revenue as of recent reports. Before his current position, Staroverov was the Head of Corpora

Before Group CIO at Servier, Hubert Tournier was a distinguished IT executive with a career marked by significant leadership roles and contributions to information systems. He began his career as a project manager at GSI Tecsi in 1995 and later advanced to senior manager of IT strategy at Deloitte.

Sinikka Markkula believes technology is pivotal in shaping business success and fostering meaningful connections. As the CIO at Orion Corporation, she brings a forward-thinking approach to aligning IT strategies with organisational goals while creating value for customers, partners, shareholders and investors.

As CIO and SVP Global IT at ALK Abelló, Jens Noack Skaerbaek is passionate about leveraging technology to create a meaningful impact while safeguarding the trust of stakeholders. His focus lies at the intersection of strategy, innovation and security. Skaerbaek's role involves aligning IT initiatives with business goals and driving digital transformation that enhances efficiency and resilience.

Maik Herfurth is the CIO at Tecan, where he leads the company's digital transformation and IT strategy. With over a decade of experience in project management and IT, Maik is known for his expertise in digital transformation projects, software development, agile methodologies, and cloud solutions.

Lajos Simon is the CIO at Richter Gedeon, where he leads the digital transformation program by developing and implementing technology strategies to enhance the company's operations and competitive advantage. He manages the IT, OT, Manufacturing Automation and Cybersecurity departments, ensuring the organisation's IT infrastructure's reliability, scalability, and security.

Nicolas Gabriel-Robez is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of information technology and cybersecurity expertise. Currently serving as the CIO at BICO, he is pivotal in driving innovation within the biotechnology sector.

Jerzy Janeczko is a distinguished IT and business strategist with nearly three decades of experience transforming organisational capabilities through innovative technology solutions. His leadership roles, including as Group CIO at Lonza and Senior Vice President and CIO at Ipsen, showcase his expertise in harnessing IT to address complex industry challenges, from operational inefficiencies to scalability demands.