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Christoph Funke

Christoph Funke

President and Chief Technical Operations Officer

Lupin•Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Experience33+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Operations and Management Executive with extensive global experience of managing complex end to end global manufacturing plant networks, having full P&L accountability, driving lean process discipline at highest quality level and compliance with major health authorities (FDA, CFDA, MHRA, TGA, ANVISA etc), leading business transformation towards agility, innovation and sustainable performance, striving for continuous self development and team excellence with a strong customer focus in different industries

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • LupinCurrent
    Mar 2024–Present· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • President and Chief Technical Operations OfficerCurrent
      Mar 2024–Present
  • Strides
    2021–Feb 2024· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Operations Officer
      2021–Feb 2024
  • Fresenius Kabi
    Oct 2004–Sep 2020· 15 yrs 11 mos
    • Executive Vice President Global Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals
      Jul 2017–Sep 2020
    • Executive Vice President, Global Operations
      2011–Jun 2017
    • Senior Vice President Business Unit Clinical Nutrition
      Jun 2008–Dec 2010
    • Managing Director and Plant Manager
      Oct 2004–May 2008
  • Fresenius Hemocare BV
    Oct 2001–Sep 2004· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Managing Director and Plant Manager
      Oct 2001–Sep 2004
  • LuK Inc.
    Sep 1999–Sep 2001· 2 yrs
    • Director Torque Converter Manufacturing
      Sep 1999–Sep 2001
  • LuK GmbH & Co.
    Aug 1998–Aug 1999· 1 yr
    • Process Analysis Specialist
      Aug 1998–Aug 1999
  • LUK (UK) LIMITED
    Mar 1993–Jul 1998· 5 yrs 4 mos
    • Technical Planning Manager
      May 1995–Jul 1998
    • Manufacturing Engineer
      Mar 1993–Apr 1995

Education

Diplom-Ingenieur

Design Engineering

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences

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Christoph Funke
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementSupply ChainLeadershipQuality SystemGMPStrategyContinuous ImprovementSupply Chain ManagementMedical DevicesOrganizational DevelopmentValidationGood Manufacturing Practice (GMP)ManufacturingPharmaceutical Industry