Vicki S. Pearson BSc

Vicki Pearson is a recognized leader in digital transformation for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. With 25+ years in industrial automation and a background in analytical chemistry, she drives initiatives leveraging IIoT, advanced analytics, and smart factory technologies to boost manufacturing efficiency. Her focus is on holistic transformation through open, software-centric automation that integrates facilities and utilities, embeds sustainability, and enables a unified, data-driven enterprise. Vicki collaborates globally on Pharma 4.0 roadmaps, advancing paperless compliance, predictive maintenance, and carbon-neutral operations. At Schneider Electric, Vicki shapes strategic vision and offer portfolios for pharma, aligning IoT-enabled automation, analytics, and energy-efficient solutions with industry needs. As a BioPhorum Steering Committee member, she helps define the future of data-driven manufacturing, integrating IIoT, edge computing, and AI to optimize quality, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure compliance. Beyond her professional achievements, Vicki has significantly contributed to rhythmic gymnastics in Great Britain, leading the National Technical Committee and earning a lifetime achievement award in 2025. She has served as an international judge at five Commonwealth Games, multiple World Championships, and the Rio Olympic Games.