Roche Elevates Innovation with New Chief Digital Technology Officer Appointment

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Key Highlights:

• The Roche Group has appointed Wafaa Mamilli as its new chief digital technology officer starting on Feb. 10, according to a company announcement on Wednesday.
• Mamilli joins Roche from Zoetis, where she was responsible for digital technology and held various leadership roles.
• The new executive will oversee the global Informatics function, taking over from Alan Hippe, who will now focus solely as CFO.

What’s Next:

Roche is keen on enhancing its IT leadership as it moves toward a broader use of AI and digital transformation.

CEO Thomas Schinecker, who took the role in 2023, has prioritized technology, emphasizing AI’s role in developing new drugs.

In 2024, Roche expanded its project aimed at improving cancer research through AI, integrating over 20 AI algorithms from eight partners into its Digital Pathology Open Environment.

Mamilli, with a rich background in the pharmaceutical industry, believes in fostering collaboration to drive change.

“Technology, especially AI, holds great promise for healthcare,”Mamilli shared on LinkedIn. “I look forward to building on Roche’s success, using digital tools and data to tackle health challenges and enhance patient care globally.”