Dr. Stefan Schwarzfischer
Executive Director
Leadership Team

“PharmaLedger uniquely combines the agility of a start-up with the ability to fulfil the rigorous regulatory standards of healthcare, creating an environment ripe for innovation and progress. I am honored to step into the role of Executive Director, keen to build on the incredible foundations in place and eager to continue working with the talented PLA team and members to drive forward our mission"
ABOUT STEFAN

Dr. Stefan Schwarzfischer, holding a Ph.D. in Process Engineering from RWTH Aachen, Germany, has an extensive executive background, notably as CEO of Botswana Power Corporation, Board Chairman of Liquid Telecom Botswana Ltd, and Interim CEO at Spectral Engines. His leadership at Botswana Power Corporation was marked by significant achievements, including turning a substantial loss into profit and enhancing the green energy footprint, demonstrating a strategic and impactful approach to management and sustainability. At Liquid Telecom, Stefan led initiatives to expand high-speed internet infrastructure, significantly advancing digital connectivity in the region. With over 25 years of experience in CEO, CFO, and COO roles, Stefan’s career is distinguished by his capacity to drive technological innovation, his commitment to ethical business practices, and his contributions to combating counterfeit drugs. His international experience, covering Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Botswana, and South Africa, illustrates a versatile and visionary leadership style, perfectly aligning with PharmaLedger’s mission.

James Gannon
VP of Quality, Trust & Safety
Leadership Team

“I believe that the PharmaLedger Association represents a new era in regulated open-source software development. By bringing together industry leaders, technical experts, and patient organizations, we are charting a course towards more collaborative, efficient, and trustworthy solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. With the power of open source and the commitment of our members, I am confident that we can drive meaningful change and advance the cause of patient safety and wellbeing.”
ABOUT JAMES

With a background of over a decade working in healthcare technology, James has a passion for driving innovation and patient value through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. In addition to his technical skills, he is also known as a leader in the field of disruptive strategy implementation, with a focus on not-for-profit business models and the advancement of open-source products. James is deeply committed to advancing governance and policy matters. He is actively involved in various committees and organizations dedicated to promoting quality and regulatory best practices and has been an active contributor to the Internet Governance ecosystem for over a decade culminating in his selection as Board Chair of PTI/IANA in 2022.

Clarisse Dias Da Mota
VP of Ecosystem Operations & Strategy
Leadership Team

“My commitment to PharmaLedger started back in 2019 when I could first envision the transformative benefits of applying trust-enabling technologies to healthcare. Creating the PharmaLedger Association has elevated that challenge while exponentially increasing the opportunities. I believe in self-sovereign data and privacy by design as the key ingredients to the success of any digital initiative, and PLA is in a unique position to bring together healthcare stakeholders in a pre-competition, transparent, nonprofit environment to cut through the noise and implement solutions that truly work for all stakeholders.”
ABOUT CLARISSE

With over 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Clarisse is a dynamic force of change, guiding both small and large teams across global pharma organizations, and tackling challenges spanning finance, supply chain, IT, programs management, and business strategy. Clarisse’s purpose-driven journey is fueled by unwavering leadership, an ever-expanding skill set, and a passion for making a profound impact in healthcare. As one of the driving forces behind PharmaLedger, Clarisse masterminded the consortium’s communication and adoption strategy, elevating the PharmaLedger brand and spearheading the formation of PLA. At PLA, Clarisse brings a wealth of experience in diverse functions to lead Ecosystem Operations and Strategy with a belief in the transformative potential of interconnected healthcare through the realization of trusted ecosystem partnerships.

Marco Cuomo
Chief Technology Officer
Leadership Team

"Decentralization isn't just about technology; it's a promise to healthcare. With blockchain, we create digital ecosystems where data is both secure and easy to access. In this important journey, we encourage healthcare leaders and organizations to move beyond old boundaries and work together to build a common foundation for digital solutions that benefit patients and businesses alike."
ABOUT MARCO

Marco is the Chief Technology Officer of the PharmaLedger Association, responsible for defining the platform technology for a Digital Trust Ecosystem in healthcare to bring the benefits of blockchain to patient and partners. He was previously with Novartis in Switzerland for more than 17 years, where he served as the Director Tech Products & Innovation, responsible for exploring, engineering, and implementing emerging technologies, with a focus on blockchain and its application in the healthcare industry. He began his career as a programmer in software development in the financial industry and has had roles in engineering, operations, service management, solution design and digital strategy.

Sam Andrews

Staff Member

Lia Salmito

External Staff Member

Sonja Steiner

Staff Member

Darlene MacDonald

Staff Member

Kendra Peterson

External Staff Member