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#EMEA24 Keynote & Fireside Chat with Paddy Lowe

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION · SCDM 2024 EMEA Leadership Forum & Conference
#EMEA24 Keynote & Fireside Chat with Paddy Lowe
  • Session Type: Keynote
Overview
Get ready to be inspired by the remarkable Paddy Lowe, a true legend in the world of cutting-edge, data-driven engineering and technical innovation. With an exceptional career in Formula 1, Paddy has harnessed the immense potential of data-driven insights to reshape the landscape of high-performance engineering.

With an unparalleled record of being behind 12 World Championship titles and an astounding 158 Grand Prix victories, his ability to extract meaningful patterns and drive innovation through data is unmatched. He has pioneered innovative systems including active suspension, traction control and driving simulators. He was the Technical Director behind the first 53 wins of Lewis Hamilton's record-breaking career and he led the Mercedes F1 team to 19 wins from 21 races in 2016.

But Paddy's influence reaches far beyond the racetrack. Following his departure from Formula 1, he co-founded and is CEO of Zero Petroleum, an avant-garde company committed to developing carbon-neutral fuel sourced from air and water, through a process Paddy has termed 'petrosynthesis'. His vision for a sustainable future and unwavering dedication to innovation make him a true pioneer.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear from Paddy Lowe himself. Join us and immerse yourself in the wisdom of a trailblazer as he talks to us about real-time data decisions, how to extract the most value out of data, entrepreneurship and leadership. Get ready to redefine what's possible and unlock your full potential under Paddy's guidance.

Meet the Presenters
Paddy Lowe
Founder & CEO
ZERO Petroleum
Paddy Lowe is widely recognised for his achievements as an innovator and technical leader in F1, such as active suspension, traction control and driving simulators.

• Engineering Director / Technical Director at McLaren from 2005
• Executive Director / Board Member at Mercedes from 2013
• CTO at Williams from 2017

12 World Championships and 158 race wins is amongst the very highest in the history of F1. Paddy has worked with 11 World Champion drivers and lead the Mercedes team to the most successful F1 season ever recorded: 19 wins from 21 races in 2016. He is also a strategist and inspirational leader of teams.

Paddy is the founder and CEO of Zero Petroleum which has already secured the Guinness World Records® title of “First Aircraft Powered by Synthetic Fuel”. He is the recipient of multiple awards for his achievements including Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Honorary Fellowship of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
Christopher Lamplugh
Head of Global Data Management and Standards
Merck Research Labs
Christopher is an Associate Vice President and Head of Global Data Management and Standards (GDMS) at Merck & Co. GDMS provides Clinical Data Management services for ESD and LSD trials, including data standards; Interactive Response Technology (IRT); Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA); Pharmacovigilance Case Processing; and other technical business enablement operations. Over his 15 year career at Merck, Chris worked on multiple programs across several therapeutic areas as a leader in Data Management. Chris also led the creation, expansion and operationalization of Merck’s Data Management Centers (DMCs). Located strategically in centers around the globe, the Merck DMC network provides world class Data Management (DM) deliverables & Pharmacovigilance case process requirements for Merck.

Prior to his career at Merck, Chris worked for General Electric for 10 years in Sales Management, Sales Force Effectiveness and Quality. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and is active in many initiatives and forums within the pharmaceutical industry. He has a BA from Ursinus College and an MBA from Penn State, with coursework in Health Policy from Jefferson University. Chris lives in Philadelphia with his wife and 4 children.
Tanya Du Plessis
Chief Data Strategist and Solutions officer
Bioforum the Data Masters
Tanya is currently Chief Data Strategist & Solutions Officer of Bioforum, she has over 20 years industry experience. Throughout her career, Tanya has worked with multinational pharmaceutical companies as well as small-to-mid size biotechs and startups. She has led various data management operations and programs, heading numerous innovation teams and spearheading the development of strategies for customized data delivery solutions, focusing on timely, quality data.
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