Joop Wijdeven

Joop started his career as IT consultant, specializing in supply chain solutions. He then switched to the “client side” and held a number of management positions of increasing scope and responsibility at a large multinational pharmaceutical company.  Joop has extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex supply chains and related business processes in a global setting.

Joop is a strong team player and builder with a pragmatic, process-oriented approach. His expertise includes supply chain planning, application and governance of IT, distribution set-up and optimization, launch preparation, contracting and partner management, and pre/post-merger management. He has an MBA and an MSc in business and information technology.

Adding value for customers by leveraging the AIM network and expert base

David Kann

David is an experienced supply chain professional with over 20 years in global supply chain and logistics management in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, and more. 

He has gained extensive knowledge in establishing and optimizing international distribution networks in the life science industry.  His in-depth experience includes cold chain distribution, controlled drugs distribution, Early Access Program distribution, GDP compliance, supply chain planning processes, etc.  

He is especially adept at leading cross-functional project teams in challenging environments, such as start-ups, re-organizations and companies undergoing transformational change. David is a self-starter who always delivers results.

Simplifying complexity and building bridges”

Jürgen Günther

Jürgen is a pharmacist with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Technology.  He also holds an MBA from London Business School.  He has broad experience in the pharmaceutical industry where he started in formulation development and manufacturing process support. 

Later, he moved to the commercial side of the business, working in project management, marketing and sales, and business analytics.  He has set up commercial pan-European business units covering sales & marketing, tender management, customer service, business analytics, supply chain, and distributor management. 

Since joining AIM, Jürgen has developed and implemented supply chain strategies for several US- and EU-based biopharma companies.  His strength is to look beyond the pure logistics to better integrate supply chains into commercial operations, benefitting patients and all customer groups.

Peter Martens

Peter has a MSc in Supply Chain and Operations Management and more than 10 years of experience in supply chain operations, order to cash, and procurement activities in the biopharmaceutical and food industries.

He has held several leadership positions in global companies, including Amgen and Abbott.  He has been focused on managing European supply chain operations, cold chain distribution, and the restructuring and digitizing of organizations.

Peter is passionate for using new technology and innovation to improve operational performance as well as the customer / patient experience.

Corné van Raak

Corné is an experienced Supply Chain professional with more than 25 years of experience designing, optimizing, and managing global and regional supply chain operations in various industries (biopharma, FMCG, and high technology). 

He has held senior management positions in blue chip companies, developing and leading international distribution networks and delivering major transformation programs. 

Corné is passionate for identifying opportunities to improve business, boost customer experience, and improve operational performance, always with an end-to-end view in mind.  

He brings extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams in challenging and/or new circumstances.  Since joining AIM, he has been supporting various biotech start-up companies in the design and set-up phases of commercial supply chain and distribution operations.