Summary
Nils Olsson is a senior supply chain digitalization executive with 20+ years of experience building scalable, data-driven operations and leading global teams to deliver measurable value in biotech and life sciences. As Associate Vice President at Agilent, he architected a single global manufacturing digital vision—implementing MES, RPA, and a real-time data foundation that unlocked efficiency gains, reduced backlog by over 50%, and mitigated >$1B revenue risk during crises. He combines hands-on technical roots (early career in Lotus Notes development and workflow systems) with strategic leadership in regulatory-compliant digital solutions for Class I–III medical products. Known for creating high-performing, cost-effective organizations—adding capacity via low-cost centers and delivering 50+ global projects annually—he also champions AI and machine-learning incubators and global digital champions to scale innovation. Based in California, he blends rigorous process discipline with a creative, collaborative approach to solve complex supply-chain problems.
12 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Masters of Arts Human Computer Science and Communication, Masters of Arts Human Computer Science and Communication at Aalborg University
Strategic Selling, Strategic Selling at Mercuri Urval
PMI Training Program, PMI Training Program at Global Knowledge
Knowledge Management Boot Camp & Master Class, Knowledge Management Boot Camp & Master Class at IBM Academy
Strategic Sollution Selling, Strategic Sollution Selling at IBM Academhy
Human Element Leadership Training, Human Element Leadership Training at Chr Hansen Academy
Lotus Notes Development Principal Ceritification, Lotus Notes Development Principal Ceritification at Arthur Andersen Academy