The Digital Manufacturing Strategies Summit Advisory Committee
Ivan Branco
Head of Information Management, BI & Analytics
Volvo Group - SML
With over 6 years of experience in leading information management, business intelligence, and analytics at Volvo Group Trucks Operations, Ivan is passionate about delivering data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
He has a proven track record of implementing and developing the process management methodology, and corresponding measurements, for the supply chain processes within the company, with the help of a cross-functional team of data analysts, data scientists, and data engineers.
As the Head of Information Management, he is responsible for maintaining the quality and safety of the company’s data, managing access to the information, and identifying the organisation’s business needs to design and deploy technology solutions.
He also develops and maintains an information management strategy, supported by business information architects and enterprise architects.
His goal is to make the data and processes more tangible and relatable than drawings on a sheet of paper, and to empower the users to effectively fulfill their operational responsibilities.
VP Digital Customer Supply Development
Dr. Gustavo Cabral has more than 15 years of experience in supply chain, operations and production technology, Gustavo has been part of the technological and cultural transformation of several global key players in different industries throughout his career. His focus is on Industry 4.0 applications, an area in which he holds a PhD from the RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
I have 7 years of experience in leading teams, predictive/preventive maintenance/inspection culture development, optimizing and empowering people, processes and technology based on agile / LEAN with My motto: Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast!
Moreover, as Honoured Keynote-speaker, and trainer at different Professional Conferences, I have shared my views, and experiences Worldwide.
Carlos Gomes
Sustainable Development and Continuous Improvement Corporate Director, HQ
Carlos A. R. Gomes is Senior Executive at SODECIA Group, leading Sustainability and Continuous Improvement. He drives international projects in energy self-sufficiency and AI-based continuous improvement, focused on boosting operational efficiency and aligning with global sustainability requirements. Previously, he served as Chief Information Officer, Project Management Officer for Europe and Asia, and Corporate Operational Auditor, giving him deep expertise in digital transformation, standardization, and large-scale operational improvement. Carlos holds an MBA from ESADE Business School and Universidade Católica, a Postgraduate in Computer Networks and Security Systems, and a Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Porto.
Head of Digital Manufacturing Innovation
Simon graduated with a MSc in Analytical Economics from University of Latvia
He has experience in several FMCG in Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Digital across
Europe with focus on Data analytics and Performance.
Christophe Villain
Global Head of Supply Chain & Procurement Technology
Nestlé
Bio coming soon
