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Thomas Wozniewski | Global Manufacturing and Supply Officer, Takeda Thomas Wozniewski leads Takeda's global manufacturing and supply operations, overseeing a resilient network of nearly 13,000 employees across more than 25 production sites on four continents serving patients in over 80 countries. With patients at the core of his strategy, he drives uninterrupted delivery of critical medicines through technology-driven innovation, digitalization, and sustainable practices that balance planetary health with operational excellence. His leadership emphasizes people investment alongside advanced technologies to future-proof pharmaceutical supply chains. Previously at Bayer HealthCare Manufacturing S.r.l., Thomas served as Head of Product Supply Consumer Care in Basel, managing the end-to-end global supply chain for all OTC products with a focus on efficiency and reliability. Since joining Takeda in 2014 as an executive team member, he spearheaded the successful integration following the 2019 Shire acquisition, transforming the organization into a high-performance global entity. As Zurich site head, he fosters a diverse team of over 1,000 professionals from 60 nations. A Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Regensburg, Thomas excels in pharmaceutical industry leadership, ensuring environmental responsibility across every investment while prioritizing patient access and workforce development. Under his direction, Takeda's operations deliver breakthrough therapies reliably worldwide, reflecting his commitment to innovation, sustainability, and human-centered supply chain mastery. Through his strategic vision and execution excellence, Thomas continues to elevate global pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. Trending 2025 recognizes Thomas Wozniewski for his transformative supply chain leadership, Shire integration success, and influential role advancing patient-centric operations at Takeda.