With over 20 years in pharma, medical devices, clinical trials, and controlled drugs, Vikram Purewal is a recognised leader in quality and compliance. As QA Manager across the UK and Brussels, and a certified RP on his company’s WDA licence, Vikram blends academic depth (MBA, MSc) with practical expertise. A qualified Lead Auditor across ISO standards, he brings a rigorous, risk-based approach to vendor oversight and GDP compliance.

With nearly 25 years’ experience in quality and regulatory affairs, Mary van Andel knows how tough it is to balance compliance with operational demands. As QA/RA Manager and RP at Vygon UK, she brings a pragmatic, sharp perspective to evolving standards in both pharma and medical devices.

Andy Hughes has been at the forefront of pharmaceutical logistics for over 30 years. From lobbying government on transport issues with BIFA to co-founding Pharmafreight — one of the first freight companies dedicated to GDP-compliant pharma distribution — Andy has shaped how medicines move safely across borders. Now Senior Director of Life Sciences at AIT Worldwide, he combines regulatory know-how with hands-on experience.

Behind NHS Supply Chain’s regulatory resilience is a dedicated team of Responsible Persons and compliance professionals. Wendy Chamberlain, Andrew Lawn, Sharleen Graham, and Ceara Mitchell bring decades of combined experience across regulatory affairs, audits, supply chain quality, and RP responsibilities. Together, they’ll share lessons on navigating the public sector as an RP and the power of collaboration in building compliance that works.

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From navigating naval vessels to flying commercial aircraft, Titus Rawlins has spent a career where mistakes aren’t an option. Today, he trains high-performance teams — from aviation to medicine — in human factors, communication, and decision-making under pressure. His interactive sessions equip professionals with tools to improve safety, efficiency, and teamwork in the most demanding environments.