Vhishnu Vardhan,
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Co-Founder and chief financial officer with a sharp business acumen and a passion for driving growth, Vhishnu has been instrumental in developing and executing our company's strategic vision. In addition to his role as CFO, Vhishnu is also responsible for overseeing our legal, HR, and back-office operations. 

Ardavan Heidari, 
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)  

Co-Founder and Chief Visionary who is the driving force behind our company's success. With his hands-on approach, Ardavan is actively involved in delivery, sales, marketing, and customer experience strategies. 

Lothar Finster, MBA
Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer (CSMO)

As Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Lothar drives FrontWell Solutions’ growth, positioning the company as a global leader in Life Sciences digital transformation. 

He combines strategy, innovation, go-to-market, and brand leadership to turn vision into scalable, market-ready outcomes, linking long-term strategy with measurable business impact through coordinated data, processes, systems, and people, supported by AI and leading technologies.  

Kamran Heydari, 
Chief Operating Officer (COO)

With over a decade of experience in operational excellence and strategic growth, Kamran leads FrontWell Solutions’ daily operations and process optimization. He combines analytical thinking with practical leadership to align teams, boost efficiency, and deliver cost-effective results. 

Before joining Frontwell, he held senior roles in operations and consulting, driving data-based improvements and high-performing teams. At Frontwell, Kamran ensures smooth client experiences, streamlined processes, and outcomes that advance our mission of helping engineering-led organizations grow with confidence.

Andreas Gaube,
Assoc. Director Commercial Excellence 

Andreas is an experienced sales professional with a proven track record in the pharmaceutical and life science industries. Passionate about helping his clients solve their operational challenges, he is a dynamic sales manager with a forward-thinking problem-solving approach and a focus on customer relationships & loyalty. Backed by a profound knowledge of production processes and automation systems, Andreas has the ability to analyze and optimize his client’s business processes by mapping them to the most suitable digitalization solution.

William Byles,
Director Commercial Excellence 

Will is an extremely valuable addition to our Commercial Excellence team, bringing industry knowledge and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. With his past experience as an instrumental part of the global Pharma MES conference, he is well-equipped to support our customers and contribute to our team's success.

Dr. Tilman Hutschenreuter,
Director Business Advisory  

Tilman is an experienced leader with over 20 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, combining deep scientific knowledge with strategic business and IT expertise. He has a strong track record in driving innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation across global and local functions. By bridging business and IT, he delivers impactful, compliant, and future-ready solutions. Core strengths: Business-IT Integration, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Quality, CSV, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Regulatory Compliance.

Jörn Volckmann,
Director Business Advisory

Introducing Jörn, a pharma industry veteran, ISPE member and speaker, and driving force behind our success in the pharma and biotech space. With his extensive experience and knowledge, Jörn has become a key player in our team, bringing valuable insights and expertise to our operations. His passion for innovation and dedication to excellence have helped us to stay ahead of the curve and continue to deliver exceptional results for our customers. 

Michael Trageser,
Assoc. Director Commercial Excellence 

Michael is an experienced Account Executive with a proven track record of working in an international environment, in the automotive and chemical industries. Michael enjoys consulting and working with clients. He is professionally skilled in account management, negotiation, business development and sales management.

Yaşar Ayataç,
Director Account Management 

​ With over two decades of cross-industry experience in account leadership, service delivery, and business development, Yasar partners with clients to craft practical, future-ready solutions. He is committed to building trusted executive relationships that drive growth, ensure operational excellence, and deliver long-term value.