Ruud van der Geer of MSD joins Pharma.Aero‘s Board of Directors, after serving as an Advisory Board Member this year.

In his role as Global Logistics Solutions Lead for the Human Health Division at MSD (Merck), Ruud brings over two decades of expertise in supply chain and logistics, spanning roles from packaging engineering and new product introductions to supply chain strategy and digitalization.

With a background in Industrial Design, Business Administration, and Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Ruud is a creative problem solver with a passion for temperature-controlled pharma logistics and supply chain innovation.

Thank you to thePharma.AeroBoard and Members for the trust and support in allowing me to join thePharma.AeroBoard of Directors as a representative of the Life Science Manufacturers. The unique collaboration between the academic world and the healthcare logistics community has proven highly effective in expanding our knowledge base, driving excellence, and making current and future supply chains more secure, reliable, and efficient. Supporting the missions and pipelines of Life Science Manufacturers towards the future—and thereby making a positive impact on people’s lives and health worldwide—is truly inspiring. I am energized to further expand collaboration, share knowledge, and build innovative logistics solutions together through my role as a Board Member forPharma.Aero.

Ruud van der Geer, MSD

Ruud’s appointment brings a vital manufacturing perspective to Pharma.Aero’s diverse leadership team, which—alongside our dedicated Board Members and Advisory Board—is driving Pharma.Aero’s mission to build more secure, efficient, and innovative pharmaceutical supply chains, improving access to healthcare for people and communities worldwide.