Chris Shanahan

Chris Shanahan is a supply chain, procurement and sustainability expert with 35 years of global leadership experience across life sciences (healthcare and medical device) and technology industries. A proven driver of revenue growth and market expansion, Chris has held key roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Becton Dickinson, where he led high-performing teams to success.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, he advanced procurement strategies, centralized what was previously a siloed function and strengthened client engagement to enable scientific breakthroughs, while at BD, he led market expansions, optimized sales processes, and drove innovation in healthcare delivery.

Renowned for his expertise in strategy development, procurement transformation, and data analysis, Chris is a trusted thought leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and advanced manufacturing. Committed to mentorship and fostering collaboration, he consistently delivers impactful results and inspires excellence across the teams and industries he serves

Chris currently services on the board of Epica International.