The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative is delighted to announce its 2025 leadership appointments and extend heartfelt thanks to outgoing Chair Deirdre O’Reilly for her impactful contributions.

Robert Williams: Chair of the PSCI Board 2025
Robert Williams, Senior Director, Sustainable Procurement at AstraZeneca, will lead the PSCI Board as Chair in 2025. Having served as Vice Chair in 2024, Robert has been instrumental in advancing the PSCI’s strategic vision of fostering safety, environmental, and social excellence across the global pharmaceutical and healthcare value chain.

With over 25 years of leadership experience spanning diverse sectors such as renewable energy, telecoms, and pharmaceuticals, Robert has championed sustainability initiatives, including AstraZeneca’s Ambition Zero Carbon program. As a longstanding PSCI member, he co-developed the Decarbonization Pathway and strengthened partnerships like PSCI’s collaboration with Energize and the Sustainable Markets Initiative.

Lucy Pickett: Vice Chair of the PSCI Board 2025
Lucy Pickett, Senior Manager for Global Procurement Sustainability & Compliance at Roche, will take on the role of Vice Chair. Lucy brings over 15 years of expertise in procurement, sustainability, and compliance, with notable roles at Roche, GSK, Thales, and Rolls-Royce.

At Roche, Lucy has led the development of the company’s first Scope 3 quantification and supplier engagement program. She also co-led the Science-Based Targets Initiative program, securing the Board's commitment to a 2045 Net Zero Target. A finalist for Global Sustainability Leader at the 2021 World Sustainability Leader Awards, Lucy has also been co-lead the PSCI’s Decarbonization Topic Team.

The PSCI congratulates Robert and Lucy on their new roles and looks forward to another year of progress under their leadership.

Thank you Deirdre O’Reilly
As Deirdre O’Reilly transitions to Past Chair, we extend our sincere gratitude for her impactful leadership and dedication. During her tenure as Chair, Deirdre achieved key impacts, including:

• Establishing the Projects Committee
• Spearheading the Supplier Partnership program
• Representing the PSCI on global platforms such as CPHI Milan and the India Supplier Conference

Deirdre’s strategic vision, advocacy for the “One Voice” approach, and commitment to responsible practices have left a lasting legacy. Thank you Deirdre for your remarkable service and leadership. We look forward to your continued contributions as Past Chair.