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DALLAS, TX – June 20, 2022 – o9 Solutions, the leading AI-powered integrated business planning platform, welcomes a leader with a proven track record of digital transformations in the life sciences industry.
Robert Weltevreden is a former member of the Novartis executive committee and Head of Customer & Technology Solutions. Robert has more than 30 years of experience in leadership positions at multinational organizations and a proven track record of driving successful business transformations in the life sciences industry.
At Novartis and Syngenta, Robert led global full stack business services and digital transformation teams with a significant impact on business results through operational excellence, disruptive digital transformation, and a strong talent pipeline. Part of his recipe for success was the belief in the value of Integrated Business Services, where the respective functional domains work together in the service of customer success.
Robert is a curious and engaged business leader with a keen interest in the practical application of digital technologies—machine learning (ML) & artificial intelligence (AI)—and a strong believer in sustainability and lifelong learning. He says:
About the aim10x Executive Council
The aim10x Executive Council is a network of visionary leaders who have built significant operating experience at some of the world’s largest companies. Together they will set the vision for all aspects of an integrated enterprise—from supply chain to finance, sales, and product development, which will lead to global enterprises that are more efficient, sustainable, and profitable. It is part of the broader ‘aim10x’ initiative sponsored by o9 Solutions, which aims to empower a global community of professionals who are dedicated to digitally transforming planning and decision-making capabilities. The aim10x Executive Council members are sharing their insights about leadership, strategy, change management, and Digital Transformation journeys through the aim10x Webinars, aim10x Podcasts, and aim10x Innovators Network.
For additional information, visit the website of the aim10x Executive Council.
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o9 brings together game-changing technology innovations — such as innovative enterprise knowledge graph modeling, big data analytics, advanced algorithms for forecasting, demand/supply balancing, scenario planning, real time learning, collaboration, generative and agentic AI, easy-to-use interfaces and cloud-based delivery, and innovative management methods — as well as organization, process and change management best practices to transform decision-making speed and intelligence.
