Manuel Brunnader possesses extensive experience in finance management, currently serving as the Head of Finance, Supply & Administration for the Romanian and Bulgarian markets at Takeda since April 2018. Prior roles at Takeda include FP&A Manager/Finance Business Partner for the Swiss market and Global Product & Launch Strategy Finance Manager. Previously, Manuel Brunnader worked at Shire as Global R&D Finance Manager and at Baxter International Inc. in a similar R&D finance capacity. An early career at AUSTRIACARD included roles as Controller and Sales Manager. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Business with a focus on Financial Management & Controlling, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Business specializing in Finance, Accounting & Taxation, both from the University of Applied Sciences Vienna. Additionally, Manuel Brunnader holds an engineering degree in print and media technology with a focus on graphic design.