Share PLM Podcast

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Javier Sánchez, Plant Manager at Kerry. 
Javier Sánchez is a seasoned industrial leader with over 30 years of experience driving transformation and operational excellence across global manufacturing environments. From his early engineering roles at General Motors and Delphi to senior management positions at Panrico, Andros, and now Kerry Group, Javier has built a career around lean leadership, innovation, and people-driven performance. With an MBA and a background in Mechanical Engineering, he brings a strategic yet hands-on approach to leading change and promoting continuous improvement.
In this conversation, Javier shares how lean thinking has evolved from a factory-floor methodology into a people-centered leadership philosophy—and why successful PLM and operational transformations depend as much on mindset, engagement, and storytelling as they do on tools and processes.

Here’s what you can look forward to in this insightful episode:

⚉ Lean Management Beyond the Factory Floor
⚉ Applying Lean Principles to Engineering and Design
⚉ The Shift from Tool-Driven to People-Centered Transformation
⚉ The Power of a Strong Change Story
⚉ Soft Introduction as a Strategy for Sustainable Change
⚉ Measuring Engagement to Guide Transformation
⚉ Standardization Without Losing Local Context
⚉ Leadership Experience: Start With People, Always

CONNECT WITH JAVIER: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javiersanchezjimenez/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jaap Holweg, PLM Manager at Moba and a passionate, hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of people, processes, and systems.
With an entrepreneurial mindset, he combines a people-first approach with a drive for efficiency and value. 
He’s worked across ERP, CRM, and PLM projects, helping teams turn strategy into action and navigate complex challenges with clarity. Jaap has a knack for connecting diverse perspectives, aligning IT and business goals, and building strong collaborations that drive real results.
Whether he’s integrating systems after an acquisition or sparring with fellow executives on strategy, Jaap brings curiosity, balance, and a genuine passion for continuous growth — both for the business and the people behind it. 
In this conversation, Jaap shares practical insights on anchoring PLM transformation around a clear “why” that people truly believe in, using modularity and configure-to-order as the backbone for scalable enterprise PLM, and building trust and momentum through small, consistent steps rather than big-bang change. With that foundation, let’s dive into the key topics explored in this episode:

⚉ Understanding Moba’s Complex Product Landscape 
⚉ Why PLM Is a Clear Priority for the Business 
⚉ The Shift from Technical Solutions to People-Centered Change 
⚉ Driving Engagement Through the “Why” 
⚉ Balancing Top-Down and Bottom-Up Transformation 
⚉ Configure-to-Order as a Strategic Foundation 
⚉ Integrating Service into Modular Product Thinking 
⚉ Preparing the Ground for AI in PLM

CONNECT WITH JAAP: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaap-holweg/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Ella Malara, a communication expert and human behaviour specialist. Ella is the founder of Ella Malara Strategic Consulting, where she helps managers and organizational leaders boost productivity, reduce turnover, and strengthen engagement through communication strategies rooted in behavioural science. She empowers organizations to view communication not as a soft skill, but as a strategic driver of innovation, trust, and change. At the heart of her work is a simple belief: meaningful human connection is what unlocks real potential—because for Ella, good communication isn’t just about talking, it’s about transforming how people work, lead, and grow together.
In our conversation, Ella shares powerful insights on: 

⚉ Ella’s Nonlinear Journey from Arts to Organizational Change 
⚉ Redefining Communication: Beyond Words and Information
⚉ The Shift Toward Visual and Digital Communication
⚉ Common Communication Mistakes in Digital Transformations
⚉ Building Trust as the Foundation of Any Communication Strategy
⚉ Measuring Impact Through Behavioral Change (KBIs)
⚉ How Behavioral Science Shapes Ella’s Approach 

CONNECT WITH ELLA: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenamalara/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, hosts Beatriz Gonzalez, Jos Voskuil, and Maria Morris come together to reflect on an impactful year of conversations across the global PLM community. From human-centric transformation and sustainability to leadership alignment and cultural change, this conversation captures the essence of what shaped PLM in 2025—and what will matter even more in 2026.
Let’s take a closer look:

⚉ A Broader Range of Voices in the PLM Conversation 
⚉ 2025: The Year of the Human Factor in PLM 
⚉ The First Human-Centric PLM Conference 
⚉ Learning from Both Small and Large PLM Transformations 
⚉ Sustainability as a Core PLM Responsibility 
⚉ From Training to Early Engagement 
⚉ Diversity and Representation in PLM Leadership 
⚉ What’s Next for the Share PLM Podcast 
⚉ The Share PLM Summit Returns in 2026 
⚉ Bringing the C-Level into the PLM Dialogue

The Share PLM Summit 2026
Register Here! https://shareplm.com/the-share-plm-summit-2026/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us, and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Torben Pedersen, Head of PLM Program Office at Grundfos and a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in project and portfolio management, digital transformation, and team leadership. With a career spanning senior roles at global companies such as Grundfos, Siemens Gamesa, and Maersk, Torben has led strategic initiatives in Product Lifecycle Management, R&D, and business development.

Known for his analytical and structured approach, Torben excels at turning both unstructured ideas and formalized projects into tangible results, always with a strong focus on financial and business value.

Outside the corporate world, Torben nurtures his creative side as a passionate music creator. When he’s not leading transformation projects, he produces and shares his own music.

In our conversation, Torben dives into a wide range of topics—from the mindset leaders need for successful PLM adoption to the practical steps that move an organization toward digital maturity. Below are the key themes we explored throughout the interview:

⚉ Engaging Users Early and Building User Communities
⚉ Avoiding a Big Bang Approach: Small, Targeted Implementation Projects
⚉ Ownership Within the Business, Not Just the Program Team 
⚉ How Grundfos Measures Success Without Traditional ROI Calculations
⚉ PLM as an Enabler for New Business Models and Managing Complexity
⚉ Governance First: Setting Up Strong Structures Before Execution
⚉ The Risk of KPI-Driven Behavior
⚉ Early Career Lessons: Meet People Where They Are
⚉ The Human Side of PLM: People, Culture, and Communication
⚉ Partners, Not Suppliers: A Collaborative Approach to Consulting

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
⚉ (Spotify) Golden Grayline: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14DQ2kFzKCkK8NxbK2az3l 

CONNECT WITH TORBEN: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedersentorben/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!