Industrial automation
10 MES implementation experts
These ten professionals have run manufacturing execution system (MES) projects, programs and teams inside manufacturers. A reader can learn from them how manufacturers plan, deploy and support MES across their plants.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ashish Gajbhiye
LinkedInExperience: Manager - Digitalization - MES OT DCS · Cipla
Manager - Digitalization - MES OT DCS at Cipla since February 2025; the profile says the role leads initiatives in IT–OT integration, OT architecture and MES deployment for the API and Formulation department. Former Project Manager - MES at Piramal Pharma Solutions (2023–2025), and the profile describes 12 years of experience in industrial automation.
Chetan Shimpi
LinkedInExperience: Sr MES Expert - Corporate Office · PowerCo
Sr MES Expert - Corporate Office at PowerCo since September 2023, responsible, per the profile, for MES implementation for different Gigafactories across the globe, digitalisation of battery manufacturing and SAP/ERP-MES integration. Former Technical Project Manager - MES,IIOT, Manufacturing & Automation at Bosch India (2006–2023).
Christian Bruns
LinkedInExperience: Senior Project Manager and Product Owner - MES · Bayer
Former Senior Project Manager and Product Owner - MES at Bayer (2019–2026) and Squad Lead MES there since October 2025. Other Bayer roles include Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) & System Development (2015–2019) and Product manager - Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) (2010–2015).
David Krupp
LinkedInExperience: Manufacturing IT Systems Architect · GE Lighting / Current Lighting
Former Manufacturing IT Systems Architect at GE Lighting / Current Lighting (2016–2023), where the profile says this person was architect of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) at three Current Manufacturing sites in North America, including integration of SAP supply chain processes with MES and implementation of a .NET client. Former Manager of Enterprise Manufacturing Systems at Mohawk (2006–2008).
Jörn Nitsche
LinkedInExperience: Head of Manufacturing Execution Systems · FORVIA HELLA
Head of Manufacturing Execution Systems at FORVIA HELLA since January 2017; the profile describes FORVIA HELLA as a motor vehicle manufacturing company. Former Team Leader MES (2013–2016) and Project Manager IT (2012–2013) at BENTELER Group, and Unit Manager Industrial Automation at Kratzer Automation AG (2001–2007).
Mihail Viorel Geamanu
LinkedInExperience: IT MES Project Manager, Cluster Manager, MES Locations Coordinator and MES Consultant · Continental
IT MES Project Manager, Cluster Manager, MES Locations Coordinator and MES Consultant at Continental since 2009; the profile describes an IT MES project and process/cluster manager with a history of working in the automotive industry. Former SW Developer at Continental (2008–2009) and Software Developer at Siemens VDO Automotive/Continental Automotive Romania (2004–2007).
Philippe Ballof
LinkedInExperience: Core MES Team Member & project manager · Pfizer
Former Core MES Team Member & project manager at Pfizer (2001–2007), and a role listed as Develop MES solution at Parke Davis (1994–2001). The profile describes more than 20 years in pharmaceutical MES covering the production process from receiving to batch release, and leadership in MES project management including URS/FRS definition, team and budget management and cGMP validation. Automation and Digitalization Manager at Merck Group since 2017.
Sandro Manser
LinkedInExperience: MES Project Program Lead · Johnson & Johnson
Former MES Project Program Lead at Johnson & Johnson (2021–2025); the profile describes 20 years of pharmaceutical aseptic operations experience and a record of delivering transformational MES implementations and defining operating models. Other Johnson & Johnson roles include Senior Operations Manager (2019–2021) and Execution Systems Lead (2017–2018).
Sonny Tran
LinkedInExperience: Associate Director Digital Solutions Manufacturing Execution · BioNTech SE
Former Associate Director Digital Solutions Manufacturing Execution at BioNTech SE (2019–2026) and IT Business Analyst - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at Novartis (2013–2019). The profile describes an MES leader with 25 years of experience in digital manufacturing transformation, including architecting and governing global MES landscapes, defining Core MES strategy and leading multi-site deployments. Sr. Manager - GxP Systems at CTMC since March 2026.
Sridhar Adapa
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager Global Manufacturing Execution Systems Digital Manufacturing at Pfizer. · Pfizer
Former Senior Manager Global Manufacturing Execution Systems Digital Manufacturing at Pfizer (2022–2026) and Director, Core Solutions & Sustainment Lead Digital Manufacturing GSE there since April 2026. The profile says this person leads end-to-end MES implementations and specializes in MES deployment, delivery coordination, configuration, design and ongoing support in pharma digital manufacturing. Former Manager MES Projects at Cognizant (2021).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's industry setting to yours, since regulated pharmaceutical MES work differs from MES in automotive or battery plants. Also consider whether you need help with a single-site rollout or a multi-site program, and check whether the person's MES role is current.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide between a global MES template and site-specific configurations?
- 02What does a realistic MES rollout plan look like for the first plant and the plants that follow?
- 03How do you integrate MES with ERP and shop floor automation without disrupting production?
Reaching MES implementation experts
How can I contact one of these MES implementation experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 9 companies, including Cipla, PowerCo and Bayer, based on profile data retrieved on October 3, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach MES implementation experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
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