Share PLM Podcast

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Sergei Irisov, Head of IT & Digital Transformation at ZeroAvia. 

Sergei Irisov is a technology and digital transformation leader working across engineering, manufacturing and regulated product development environments. His work focuses on PLM, ALM, ERP, MES, IT governance, lifecycle traceability, manufacturing readiness and digital operating model design. He has led international IT and digital transformation teams and helps engineering organisations connect technology decisions with operational discipline, product lifecycle control and scalable execution. 

At ZeroAvia, Sergei is helping drive digital transformation within a company developing full hydrogen-electric engines for existing commercial aircraft, while also supplying hydrogen and electric propulsion component technologies for novel battery, hybrid and hydrogen-electric air transport applications.

During our discussion, Sergei shares valuable lessons and perspectives on these key areas:

⚉ From Engineering to Digital Transformation
⚉ The Human Challenge Behind Digital Transformation
⚉ Why a Common Vocabulary Matters
⚉ Connecting Digital Transformation to Business Goals
⚉ Breaking Down OKRs and Measuring PLM Success
⚉ Speaking Both Engineering and Business Languages
⚉ AI Adoption and Cybersecurity Risks
⚉ Measuring the Return on Investment of AI
⚉ The Value of Multicultural Experience
⚉ Sharing Lessons Through YouTube


MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
⚉ [Book] Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari - https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316095 

CONNECT WITH SERGEI: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisov/ 
⚉ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SergeiIrisov/videos 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Gregory Yow, Senior Director of R&D Centralized Engineering Services at a global animal-health company. 

Gregory is a senior engineering and digital transformation leader with more than two decades of experience spanning R&D, PLM, CAD, and enterprise systems. He currently holds a senior director role at a global animal health company, where he leads centralized engineering services and drives efficiency, consistency, and adoption across a large, regulated R&D organization. Gregory is known for his user-centered approach to systems and process design, focusing on removing constraints from critical business processes to accelerate improvement at scale. 

Let’s hear Greg’s practical perspective on these topics.

⚉ Why PLM Became a Passion 
⚉ Reducing Administrative Burden for Engineers
⚉ PLM in Regulated Industries
⚉ Working with Scientists in R&D Organizations
⚉ Time-to-Market in the Pharmaceutical Industry
⚉ The Role of AI in Engineering and PLM
⚉ The Importance of Stakeholders and Communication 
⚉ Choosing the Right Implementation Partner 
⚉ Why Organizational Change Management Matters


CONNECT WITH GREGORY: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregyow/ 

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Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Susanne Lauda, an engineering and smart manufacturing leader specializing in PLM and Configuration Management. 

With roots in Germany and a career that began on the Space Shuttle manufacturing team, she spent 13 years at AGCO Corporation leading global PLM and Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives. A 2017 STEP Ahead Award recipient and board member of Women in Manufacturing, Susanne now serves on the advisory board for INP Sales, LLC, supporting major industrial projects across North America.  

Susanne shares a refreshingly practical and experience-driven perspective on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). From starting her journey with zero PLM knowledge to leading global initiatives, Susanne unpacks what truly makes PLM work in real-world organizations.

⚉ PLM as a Strategy, Not Just a Tool
⚉ The Complexity of System and Vendor Selection 
⚉ Data Quality: The Hidden Challenge 
⚉ Overcoming Resistance to Change 
⚉ Vision vs. Pain: Why You Need Both 
⚉ Rethinking the “Single Source of Truth” 
⚉ The Power of Networks and Mentorship 


CONNECT WITH SUSANNE: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-lauda-1390a61a/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this special bonus episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we give you an inside look at what’s coming at the Share PLM Summit 2026. 

From key themes to speaker highlights, we explore what you can expect from this year’s event, including insights on human-centric transformations, real-world PLM journeys and the role of change management in driving successful digital initiatives. 

We also take a closer look at the workshops, the diversity of speakers joining us, and the kinds of conversations that will shape the summit. Whether you're attending or just curious, this episode sets the scene for what’s ahead.

👉 Discover more and register here: https://summit.shareplm.com/
Tune in to get a preview of the ideas, people, and discussions that will define this year’s summit.

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Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Annabelle Ambrosi, an independent leadership and transformation professional and executive IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving technology delivery, digital transformation, and operational excellence in complex, highly regulated environments. 

Annabelle has held senior leadership roles across financial services, telecommunications, and global enterprise organisations, including Nordea and Ericsson, where she led large-scale application management, governance, compliance, and transformation initiatives. She is known for turning strategic vision into practical, data-driven execution, building high-performing cross-functional teams, and aligning technology with long-term business value and regulatory stability. 

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, successful transformation is no longer just about technology—it’s about people, purpose, and leadership. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:

⚉ Leading Digital Transformation Across Industries 
⚉ The Importance of Purpose in Driving Change 
⚉ Managing Teams Effectively During Transformation
⚉ Balancing Technical Expertise with People Skills
⚉ Overcoming Challenges in System Implementations 
⚉ Aligning IT and Business for Success 
⚉ Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions 
⚉ Leading Across Cultures


CONNECT WITH ANNABELLE: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ambrosi-053341141/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Dennys Gomes, Senior Director and Head of Engineering Excellence at Vestas. 

Dennys is a mechanical engineer specializing in automotive engineering with over 23 years of experience across R&D, engineering leadership, and industrial transformation. Having held roles ranging from designer and specialist to team leader, manager, and senior director, he brings a strong end-to-end perspective on how engineering organizations operate and scale. Currently a Senior Director and Head of Engineering Excellence at Vestas, Dennys focuses on engineering excellence, PLM strategy, and cross-functional alignment, with deep expertise in Model-Based Definition (MBD), Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), and PDM/PLM systems. 

Here’s what you can look forward to in this insightful episode:
⚉ Discovering the Opportunity for Model-Based Definition
⚉ Explaining Model-Based Definition in Simple Terms
⚉ Addressing Legal and Contractual Considerations 
⚉ Moving from Document-Centric to Data-Centric Thinking
⚉ The Efficiency Gains of Model-Based Engineering 
⚉ Enabling Machine-to-Machine Communication 
⚉ Starting the MBD Journey at Vestas
⚉ Collaborating with Suppliers


CONNECT WITH DENNYS: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennys-gomes-1b49b6/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Rikke Holtze, former CIO at FLSmidth and a seasoned technology and transformation leader with nearly 20 years of experience bridging business strategy and IT. 

Until recently, she served as CIO at FLSmidth, where she led the company’s global digital transformation — modernizing core systems, driving cloud adoption, and promoting collaboration across international teams.

Before joining FLSmidth, Rikke spent more than a decade at Danske Bank, leading enterprise IT development and digital innovation across HR, ERP, and compliance platforms. Known for her people-centered leadership and engineering mindset, Rikke is passionate about building empowered teams, simplifying complexity, and ensuring technology creates real business value. 

In this experience-driven conversation, Rikke shares what it truly takes to lead change where digital is not the core product—but an enabler of it.

Here are the key topics:

⚉ Moving from Banking to Heavy Industry 
⚉ Digital as Core vs. Digital as Enabler
⚉ Who Drives Digital Transformation?
⚉ Avoiding “IT-Only” Projects
⚉ Organizational Change Management Beyond IT 
⚉ Sustainability and New Business Models
⚉ Building a Strong PLM Business Case
⚉ KPIs and Stop-Optimization

CONNECT WITH RIKKE: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikke-holtze-45128a5/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Andreas Wank, Head of Department “Smart Innovation” at Pepperl+Fuchs.

Andreas is a leader in digital transformation and industrial innovation, with a strong academic foundation in production management research from TU Darmstadt. In his current role, he leads the Smart Innovation department at Pepperl+Fuchs, where he works at the intersection of business processes, technology, and people to drive sustainable and scalable innovation.
With deep expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), data-driven value creation, and global process integration, Andreas focuses on building strong innovation chains that connect strategy with execution— turning complex ideas into real business impact.

In this value-packed conversation, we explored what it really takes to lead a successful PLM transformation in a complex industrial organization. From shifting mindsets from documents to data to managing people, resistance, and leadership change over a multi-year journey, Andreas offers a grounded and refreshingly human perspective on PLM — one that goes far beyond tools and technology. His insights resonate strongly with organizations striving to future-proof their innovation chains while keeping collaboration, clarity, and culture at the center of transformation.

Here are the key topics:

⚉ From Academia to Industry 4.0 Practice
⚉ Why Pepperl+Fuchs Started Its PLM Journey
⚉ PLM as a Management Approach, Not a Tool
⚉ Aligning the Entire Innovation Chain
⚉ Combining Top-Down Vision with Bottom-Up Expertise
⚉ Managing Resistance Through Communication
⚉ “Mood Barometer” as a Standout Practice
⚉ Navigating Leadership Changes During Transformation
⚉ Moving from Project-Centric to Product-Centric Thinking
⚉ Breaking Down Complexity Into Manageable Steps


CONNECT WITH DR. ANDREAS: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ing-andreas-wank-38404014a/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jussi Sippola, Chief Expert in Product Architecture Management & Modularity.

Jussi Sippola is a seasoned expert in product architecture management and modularity, with nearly two decades of experience at Wärtsilä shaping the future of engine platforms in the marine and energy industries. Throughout his career, Jussi has helped organisations navigate complex technological transformations by combining deep engineering expertise with a strong understanding of culture, collaboration, and human behaviour.

With over ten years dedicated specifically to building and managing modular platforms, Jussi believes modularisation is far more than a design strategy—it's a mindset shift. His work focuses on using modular architecture as a strategic driver to improve efficiency, accelerate innovation, and bring teams together around shared ways of working.
Join us as we dive into modularity, product architecture, and PLM transformation with Jussi in a deeply practical, experience-driven conversation.

Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:

⚉ Modularity as a Company-Wide Strategy 
⚉ What Modularity Really Means in Practice
⚉  The Challenge of Defining the “Right” Modules 
⚉  Ownership and Responsibility in Modularity
⚉  Why a Dedicated Modularity Team Matters
⚉ Tools Support Modularity—but Don’t Replace Skills
⚉ Modularity as an Enabler of Sustainability 
⚉ Culture, Change, and Human Factors
 ⚉  Business Value of Modularity

CONNECT WITH JUSSI: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jussi-sippola-5199124/ 

⚉ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Javier Sánchez, Plant Manager at Kerry. 

Javier Sánchez is a seasoned industrial leader with over 30 years of experience driving transformation and operational excellence across global manufacturing environments. From his early engineering roles at General Motors and Delphi to senior management positions at Panrico, Andros, and now Kerry Group, Javier has built a career around lean leadership, innovation, and people-driven performance. With an MBA and a background in Mechanical Engineering, he brings a strategic yet hands-on approach to leading change and promoting continuous improvement.

In this conversation, Javier shares how lean thinking has evolved from a factory-floor methodology into a people-centered leadership philosophy—and why successful PLM and operational transformations depend as much on mindset, engagement, and storytelling as they do on tools and processes.

Here’s what you can look forward to in this insightful episode:

⚉ Lean Management Beyond the Factory Floor
⚉ Applying Lean Principles to Engineering and Design
⚉ The Shift from Tool-Driven to People-Centered Transformation
⚉ The Power of a Strong Change Story
⚉ Soft Introduction as a Strategy for Sustainable Change
⚉ Measuring Engagement to Guide Transformation
⚉ Standardization Without Losing Local Context
⚉ Leadership Experience: Start With People, Always


CONNECT WITH JAVIER: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javiersanchezjimenez/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!