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David Baxter
Head of Global Operations Strategy & Transformation,
AstraZeneca
With 25 years’ experience at AstraZeneca, Dave Baxter currently leads the Strategy & Transformation PMO for Global Operations, responsible for strategy development & deployment and driving operational excellence and transformation across Digital, LEAN and Strategic Capabilities.
Prior to taking this role, Dave thrived in a number of senior finance roles spanning Commercial, Business Development and Head of Planning & Reporting . Dave also held a leadership role in a major finance strategy review & transformation revamping organisation design, data, systems and process. More recently, Dave developed a passion for manufacturing, initially through roles such as Regional Finance Director, EMEA and then Snr Director, Financial Control, before joining the Operations Senior Leadership Team in early 2023. Prior to joining AZ, Dave qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG.
Prior to taking this role, Dave thrived in a number of senior finance roles spanning Commercial, Business Development and Head of Planning & Reporting . Dave also held a leadership role in a major finance strategy review & transformation revamping organisation design, data, systems and process. More recently, Dave developed a passion for manufacturing, initially through roles such as Regional Finance Director, EMEA and then Snr Director, Financial Control, before joining the Operations Senior Leadership Team in early 2023. Prior to joining AZ, Dave qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG.
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