Phil De Winne
With over 12 years at Avantor and over 20 years in the industry, Phil has built experience in various leadership roles within IT, including End User Services, IT Operations, and Datacenter Operations. As Vice President of Digital Collaboration, Data & Emerging Technologies, he is dedicated to driving innovation by utilizing cutting-edge technologies to transform both internal operations and external collaborations.
At the forefront of Avantor’s digital transformation efforts, Phil is leading initiatives to integrate generative AI to enhance productivity, foster creativity, and save time for associates, customers, suppliers, and partners alike. By applying generative AI, Avantor is able to extract valuable insights from complex data and literature, accelerating decision-making processes and advancing scientific discovery.
True to trend, he is also shaping the future of Avantor’s technological capabilities through the development of virtual assistants. These AI-driven solutions are designed to be personal, 24×7 accessible resources that empower smarter science by providing timely and intelligent support to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Through these advancements, Avantor aims to position itself as a leader in enabling more efficient, innovative, and intelligent collaboration across the scientific and business communities.
Phil’s passion for leveraging technology to drive innovation is at the core of his mission, pushing boundaries and delivering transformative solutions for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.