Chris Kerslake

Chris Kerslake has extensive experience in IT vendor management and business development within the life sciences and supply chain sectors. Kerslake served as Head of Global IT Vendor Management at Astellas Pharma from February 2019 to April 2024, holding roles including Senior Director and Director of Global IT Vendor Management Operations. Prior to Astellas Pharma, Kerslake led client service initiatives for life sciences at Slalom from January 2014 to January 2019. Co-founding Journey Bar, LLC, Kerslake successfully developed a line of savory nutrition bars from January 2010 to January 2014. Kerslake's early career includes management consulting at IBM Global Business Services and a role in supply chain strategy at Amazon.com. Kerslake holds a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.