Share PLM Podcast

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Susanne Lauda, an engineering and smart manufacturing leader specializing in PLM and Configuration Management. 
With roots in Germany and a career that began on the Space Shuttle manufacturing team, she spent 13 years at AGCO Corporation leading global PLM and Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives. A 2017 STEP Ahead Award recipient and board member of Women in Manufacturing, Susanne now serves on the advisory board for INP Sales, LLC, supporting major industrial projects across North America.  
Susanne shares a refreshingly practical and experience-driven perspective on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). From starting her journey with zero PLM knowledge to leading global initiatives, Susanne unpacks what truly makes PLM work in real-world organizations.

⚉ PLM as a Strategy, Not Just a Tool
⚉ The Complexity of System and Vendor Selection 
⚉ Data Quality: The Hidden Challenge 
⚉ Overcoming Resistance to Change 
⚉ Vision vs. Pain: Why You Need Both 
⚉ Rethinking the “Single Source of Truth” 
⚉ The Power of Networks and Mentorship 

CONNECT WITH SUSANNE: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-lauda-1390a61a/ 

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Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this special bonus episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we give you an inside look at what’s coming at the Share PLM Summit 2026. 
From key themes to speaker highlights, we explore what you can expect from this year’s event, including insights on human-centric transformations, real-world PLM journeys and the role of change management in driving successful digital initiatives. 
We also take a closer look at the workshops, the diversity of speakers joining us, and the kinds of conversations that will shape the summit. Whether you're attending or just curious, this episode sets the scene for what’s ahead.

👉 Discover more and register here: https://summit.shareplm.com/
Tune in to get a preview of the ideas, people, and discussions that will define this year’s summit.

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Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Annabelle Ambrosi, an independent leadership and transformation professional and executive IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving technology delivery, digital transformation, and operational excellence in complex, highly regulated environments. 
Annabelle has held senior leadership roles across financial services, telecommunications, and global enterprise organisations, including Nordea and Ericsson, where she led large-scale application management, governance, compliance, and transformation initiatives. She is known for turning strategic vision into practical, data-driven execution, building high-performing cross-functional teams, and aligning technology with long-term business value and regulatory stability. 
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, successful transformation is no longer just about technology—it’s about people, purpose, and leadership. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:

⚉ Leading Digital Transformation Across Industries 
⚉ The Importance of Purpose in Driving Change 
⚉ Managing Teams Effectively During Transformation
⚉ Balancing Technical Expertise with People Skills
⚉ Overcoming Challenges in System Implementations 
⚉ Aligning IT and Business for Success 
⚉ Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions 
⚉ Leading Across Cultures

CONNECT WITH ANNABELLE: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ambrosi-053341141/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Dennys Gomes, Senior Director and Head of Engineering Excellence at Vestas. 
Dennys is a mechanical engineer specializing in automotive engineering with over 23 years of experience across R&D, engineering leadership, and industrial transformation. Having held roles ranging from designer and specialist to team leader, manager, and senior director, he brings a strong end-to-end perspective on how engineering organizations operate and scale. Currently a Senior Director and Head of Engineering Excellence at Vestas, Dennys focuses on engineering excellence, PLM strategy, and cross-functional alignment, with deep expertise in Model-Based Definition (MBD), Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), and PDM/PLM systems. 
Here’s what you can look forward to in this insightful episode:
⚉ Discovering the Opportunity for Model-Based Definition
⚉ Explaining Model-Based Definition in Simple Terms
⚉ Addressing Legal and Contractual Considerations 
⚉ Moving from Document-Centric to Data-Centric Thinking
⚉ The Efficiency Gains of Model-Based Engineering 
⚉ Enabling Machine-to-Machine Communication 
⚉ Starting the MBD Journey at Vestas
⚉ Collaborating with Suppliers

CONNECT WITH DENNYS: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennys-gomes-1b49b6/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Rikke Holtze, former CIO at FLSmidth and a seasoned technology and transformation leader with nearly 20 years of experience bridging business strategy and IT. 
Until recently, she served as CIO at FLSmidth, where she led the company’s global digital transformation — modernizing core systems, driving cloud adoption, and promoting collaboration across international teams.
Before joining FLSmidth, Rikke spent more than a decade at Danske Bank, leading enterprise IT development and digital innovation across HR, ERP, and compliance platforms. Known for her people-centered leadership and engineering mindset, Rikke is passionate about building empowered teams, simplifying complexity, and ensuring technology creates real business value. 
In this experience-driven conversation, Rikke shares what it truly takes to lead change where digital is not the core product—but an enabler of it.
Here are the key topics:
⚉ Moving from Banking to Heavy Industry 
⚉ Digital as Core vs. Digital as Enabler
⚉ Who Drives Digital Transformation?
⚉ Avoiding “IT-Only” Projects
⚉ Organizational Change Management Beyond IT 
⚉ Sustainability and New Business Models
⚉ Building a Strong PLM Business Case
⚉ KPIs and Stop-Optimization

CONNECT WITH RIKKE: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikke-holtze-45128a5/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ 

Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.

If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!