Stavros Evangelakakis has 30 years’ experience in the air cargo industry working in various departments at Cargolux. Evangelakakis has held previous roles in export, reservations, sales, marketing, cooperating marketing. Prior to his current title of Global Product Manager for Healthcare/Perishables, Evangelakakis was sales Manager Europe, M East and C Asia for 9 years. He is the Chairman of the Cool Chain association.  

Olivier Mary has more than 25 years’ experience in healthcare supply chain. He started his professional career in Air France-KLM Cargo where he reached several management positions in Sales & Operations. After this airline experience, he joined Institut Pasteur de Paris as Global Logistics & Transportation Director from 2010 to 2014. He worked back to freight forwarding industry to build Healthcare Vertical market specifically in Europe and Africa. In 2018, he joins the pharmaceutical manufacturer and pre-wholesaler dedicated for clinical trials, Advanced Therapy Medicine Product and orphan drugs, COLCA Medical & Scientific. Now he is Chief Commercial Officer & Supply Project Director of Euromed Pharma France (Ex COLCA Medical & Scientific). He manages daily complex supply project on worldwide clinical trials, ATMP and orphan drugs, with strict temperature control, high-level of pharmaceutical compliance expectation, while considering the potential risk of shortage in the market. He works on GMP&GDP, USP, MHRA compliance and serialization process, and leads audits on healthcare end-to-end supply chain industry”

Yulia Celetaria is a professional with almost 20 years of experience in the fast-paced cargo airline sector, specializing in global pharmaceutical logistics. She brings this set of skills and expertise to her current role at Early Health Group, where she is instrumental in creating logistics pharma corridors to support clinical research and market access in the life sciences industry.  

Vijan Chetty is appointed as the General Manager of the Coastal Division for the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) in South Africa. He has fulfilled various roles within the PPECB over the past 26 years of employment. His current responsibilities include the management of product quality and phytosanitary inspections, cold chain management services, protocols and standards for cold chain,  managing research, development and innovation as well as the product owner for the cold chain digital transformation. Mr. Chetty also serves on the Cool Chain Association Executive Board where he holds the title of Treasurer.

Felix Johannes serves as the Commercial Representative Operations at Lamprecht Pharma Logistics AG in Switzerland. In his role, he is responsible for coordinating the various transport modes—air, ocean, and truck—within the operations departments. Drawing on his extensive background in airfreight, Felix brings significant expertise in handling a wide range of pharmaceutical goods. One of his latest projects involves managing pharmaceutical trials for the Cool Chain Association, leveraging the comprehensive network of Lamprecht Pharma Logistics. Felix assists the Head of Operations and the management team daily in different projects such as the implementation of a new TMS which will be implemented in November 2024. In his role as commercial representative he is responsible for the tender management at Lamprecht Pharma Logistics and holds responsibility for the customer service with close cooperation of the managers at Lamprecht Pharma.

With 20 years of experience and expertise in freight forwarding and supply chain logistics within the Pharma industry, Katharina is proud of her significant contributions to the growth and development of the logistics field. Throughout her career, she has witnessed and adapted to the changes that have occurred in the industry, including the introduction of various modes of transportation that have reduced the carbon footprint and promoted sustainability. As a logistics professional, Katharina is always on the lookout for opportunities to innovate and integrate new technologies that improve overall efficiency and reduce costs. By accessing clearer data visibility, logistics companies can make more informed decisions and streamline operations to ensure a smooth and efficient end-to-end supply chain. Furthermore, Katharina's passion for kickboxing allows her to maintain focus and sharpness, even in the most intense and high-pressure situations. This focus enables her to manage logistics challenges with poise and efficiency, achieving the best results for her clients. In conclusion, Katharina's 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, combined with her passion for innovation and sustainability, ensure her ability to provide comprehensive solutions that exceed expectations. She takes pride in her contributions to a logistics industry that focuses on reducing costs, improving efficiency, and promoting sustainability.

Andreas Behnke joined Swissport in 2017 as Station Manager Cargo Basel, and in 2019 I was promoted to CEO & Station Manager Basel, responsible for passenger and cargo services at the bi-national EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse with over 600 employees. As Subject Matter Export Pharmaceuticals, he is part of the Global Cargo Committee of the Swissport. Andreas was reelected last year as representative of the Ground Handlers segment on our Advisory Board of Pharma.Aero. Throughout his career, Andreas held various senior and country management positions with a large international logistics service provider, mainly in Japan, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. Andreas graduated with a Master of Science in Logistics & Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University School of Management. He later earned the Diploma as a GDP Officer at Concept Heidelberg in Mannheim, Germany, to gain an understanding of CEIV/GDP requirements in one of Europe’s life science capitals. Andreas is a Swiss citizen, living near Basel. He is married and father of a 18-year-old son.

An accomplished general manager with extensive international experience, having lived in six countries. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and expertise in driving change, with a successful track record across multiple regions. Currently leading revenue generation for Southern Europe and the Balkans at Etihad Airways, with previous roles at Etihad overseeing Western, Southern, North, and Central Europe. Prior experience includes strategic partnership development as Corporate Sales Manager at Emirates and various management positions at Alitalia, where responsibilities spanned global trade, sales, and operations. Additional roles at Domina Hotels & Resorts and HRG focused on sales strategy and business development.

Miguel Rodríguez is the Head of Cargo Products at Qatar Airways Cargo, overseeing the operational and commercial development of QR Cargo's Product portfolio. With 19 years of experience in operations and commercial management across the aviation and hospitality industries, Miguel has led IATA CEIV certifications and the COVID-19 vaccine readiness plan at Qatar Airways Cargo. His focus is on innovation, digitalization and sustainability. Miguel holds an MBA from the University of Barcelona and is fluent in 5 languages.

Romane has more than 8 years’ experience in Logistics and Supply Chain. She started her Supply Chain path in Warehousing functions in the food retailing sector. After that she occupied several positions in Export Logistics and Sales Administration for diverse industries (small electrical appliances, industrial lubricants, tanks production for oil refineries). She then spent a few years as a Supply Chain Coordinator in biotech clinical trials before switching to the Medical Devices industry with an International Transport specialty. She recently joined the Global Transportation team of Integra LifeSciences as a Senior Freight Specialist, in charge of overseeing the EMEA factories transport flows.

Mark Pilling is an experienced journalist, editor and publisher covering the global airline and aviation industry for 25 years. In the 1990s and 2000s he was the editor of several leading industry titles, including Airline Business, Airports International and Airport World. He went on to become publisher of the FlightGlobal aviation brands, featuring flightglobal.com, Flight International and Flight Daily News, and helped establish FlightGlobal (now Cirium) as a leading aviation data and information business. Today, Mark is a consulting editor at FlightGlobal, the editor of Airline Routes & Ground Services magazine, a contributing editor at Arabian and African Aerospace and anchor at Times Aerospace TV, and contributing editor for leading aviation sustainability website GreenAir News.

Chiara Venutiis VP of Global Drug Distribution at Marken and a seasoned pharmaceutical industry executive with a distinguished career spanning over 20 years. She is responsible for orchestrating the complex logistics for clinical trials and the commercialization of medical products worldwide. A strategic thinker with a strong emphasis on innovation, Chiara is passionate about leveraging technology to optimize supply chain performance. In June 2024 she accepted the role of Board Member of the Cool Chain Association. She lives in Switzerland and, outside of her work, she cherishes the time spent with her son, whether they're hitting the ski slopes or enjoying the peaceful Swiss countryside.

Verónica is the Chief of Staff at Qualifyze, where she spearheads strategic planning and cross-departmental collaboration. With extensive experience in operations and executive leadership, Verónica played a pivotal role in setting the business operations strategy. 

Previously, Verónica managed global quality audits at the Asociación Forum Auditorías and oversaw large-scale training projects for the UK government at the University of Bedfordshire’s Institute of Family Therapy. With a Master’s degree in Sociology and additional operations management and leadership certifications, she brings a deep understanding of process improvement and cross-functional team leadership.

Natalie is COO at Validaide, a SaaS platform for digital risk management of global pharma distribution networks. She has spent over 20 years in supply chain, including over a decade of experience in the Food and FMCG industries, including at Ahold and Nike, where she was responsible for European retail planning and distribution. She is currently COO at Validaide, where she started 5 years ago and is responsible for internal operations and organizing the platform’s implementation at global pharmaceutical manufacturers, global forwarders and other customers.

Anton Gustafsson is the CEO of CO3, bringing over 12 years of experience in road freight technology, having previously worked with truck manufacturer Scania and digital freight forwarder sennder. As an expert in utilizing telematics data, Anton now leads a startup focused on helping companies leverage real-time data to drive growth, enhance cost efficiency, and promote sustainability in the road freight sector. He is passionate about data-driven innovation and strongly advocates for system interoperability in logistics.