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About the Board

The Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards are overseen by our Advisory Board, who have helped shape the categories and will review the winners in collaboration with our editors.
Sherry Hidalgo

Sherry Hidalgo

Director of Data Governance and MDM

Vijay Sanikal

Vijay Sanikal

IEEE Senior member, Independent Researcher, Thermal Simulation Integration Engineer| Product Owner - AI/ML

Ben Branison

Ben Branison

Manager Manufacturing Systems

Erim Sezer

Erim Sezer

Senior Director CMC and Manufacturing AI, Data and Tech

Heather Urbanek

Heather Urbanek

Senior Director, AI Products NA and EMEA

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Heather Urbanek is a senior technology and AI executive with deep expertise in data strategy, enterprise platforms, software development, and digital transformation. She leads large-scale AI and analytics initiatives, drives product-oriented IT modernization, and builds high-performing global teams. Heather is known for aligning emerging technology investments with measurable business outcomes.

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