Joachim Ermer worked for 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including analytical development, global responsibilities, Head of Quality Control, and head of QC Lifecycle Management, before he started in December 2020 his consultancy business. Phil W. Nethercote was the analytical leader for the Global Manufacturing and Supply Division of GSK until he retired in 2016. He has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, the majority of which has been with Glaxo, Glaxo Wellcome and GSK.