Nick Eshkenazi

CDTO of the Year (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) - Tokyo 2025

Nick Eshkenazi is the Chief Digital & Transformation Officer (CDTO), and a member of the Executive Committee at Astellas. In this role, he leads the DigitalX and Transformation Office functions, focusing on growing the company's digital and transformation capabilities and executing its strategic agenda. Nick is responsible for collaborating across the organization to help various functions leverage these capabilities to achieve their business goals. With over 30 years of experience in technology, data, and operations across global organizations such as Woolworths, Costco, PACCAR and USAA, Nick has held executive roles as CDTO, CDO, CIO, and CTO over the past 20 years. In these positions, he has partnered with large multinational organizations, managed global teams, and successfully delivered strategic, transformational programs. Nick is known for his innovation, exponential thinking, and strategic leadership. Nick's innate curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning enable him to inspire confidence among both business and technology stakeholders. He effectively bridges the gap between these domains with his pragmatic, common-sense approach to transformation, innovation, and execution. In 2024, Nick was awarded as CDTO of the year in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing by C-Suite Insider, and as a Top 10 CDO of the year in APAC by CIO Outlook. As a recognized thought and transformational leader, Nick is frequently called upon as a speaker and collaborator worldwide and serves as a Strategic Advisor. He holds M.Sc. in Computer Science and holds several patents. Nick is based in Sydney, Australia and enjoys traveling, fishing, hiking, and many other outdoor activities. He is also frequently involved in speaking engagements at panels, events, and conferences.