the 2025 MID-Atlantic RLF

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David Baer is a leader with more than 30 years of experience in technology.  Most recently he served as a Senior Director within the global pharmaceutical company, Pfizer.  There, his roles included leading the technology team supporting the Global Regulatory Organization (including during the submission of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine), and four years working as Chief of Staff for the Digital SVP of R&D.  David relocated to the US from his native England in 2003, where his prior experience included both Business and IT roles in the Financial Services industry.  He also is a graduate of both RLF and the Executive RLF.

Carla Williams is a seasoned executive with 20-plus years of Fortune 300 experience,  leading initiatives at the intersection of people, technology and business processes. She’s successfully led $70M+ global business process and technology transformation efforts, from ideation to impact. In her current consulting practice she helps leverage data powered by AI to optimize people strategies and drive organizational productivity and growth. Her work includes partnering with household names in pharmaceuticals, insurance, healthcare, banking, high tech and manufacturing. She often provides keynote addresses and thought leadership on driving transformational business impact.