Virtual Council

Bri Badje is a Managing Director at Collabera, where she leads strategic growth initiatives across North America. With over a decade of experience partnering with enterprise organizations, she specializes in building scalable talent solutions that align with long-term business objectives. Bri is actively focused on helping organizations design and implement Global Capability Centers (GCCs) as a lever for innovation, cost optimization, and sustainable growth.

Accomplished GCC Site Leader and Managing Director with 30+ years of global leadership excellence in building, scaling, and maturing high-impact Global Capability Centers from inception to enterprise-wide strategic assets. Proven architect of GCC success—from zero to 1000+ employees with ambitious expansion roadmaps—delivering significant cost optimization while delivering Impactful & Value delivery to business and maintaining industry-leading 97% employee engagement. Strategic visionary adept at balancing TCO accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence with global stakeholder engagement and cultural transformation. Deep expertise in incubating GCC ecosystems across Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, R&D, and Operations while establishing governance frameworks that drive maturity across multi-regional centers. ICF-certified Professional Coach (PCC) and culture architect who champions Diversity & Inclusion, and leadership development. Recognized with multiple industry accolades including GCC Powerhouse Leader, Power 200 Leader, and Next 100 Future CIO.

Divesh Singla is a Global Operations Executive and recognized voice in India's healthcare and life sciences GCC ecosystem. With over 20 years building and scaling enterprise capabilities, he has established five GCCs from inception and grown operations to more than 2,500 professionals with P&L responsibility exceeding $130M across organizations including Signant Health, IQVIA, Parexel, Eli Lilly and GSK. Most recently as SVP, Global Operations & Managing Director (India) at Signant Health, he scaled India operations, established a greenfield site in the Philippines, and led over 800 professionals across APAC while simultaneously heading Global Delivery for the Biotech business unit, Global Data & Analytics, and Operational Excellence functions. With expertise spanning FDA/EMA-regulated environments and a proven track record building Centers of Excellence in AI, Analytics, and Professional Services, Divesh was recognized as GCC Leader of the Year 2025 and named among India's Top 100 AI & Analytics Leaders. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, he brings practical insights from two decades of building India as a strategic capability hub for global life sciences innovation. Divesh is widely known for his "salaried entrepreneur" philosophy, which champions driving entrepreneurial thinking and execution velocity within corporate structures.

Dr. Sergio E. Sanchez brings more than two decades of passion and expertise to his role as Chief Information Services Officer for a nonprofit organization in the USA. In his day‑to‑day, Sergio partners with end users and staff across the country (and even into Europe and the Caribbean!) to ensure everyone can focus on the work that matters most—serving others—while the technology hums along smoothly and securely behind the scenes. Before joining that organization, Sergio wore many hats in healthcare and tech. He helped keep hospitals safe from cyber threats, streamlined life‑science operations so critical systems never missed a beat, and even spent time at Apple, where he led teams of friendly “Geniuses” who solved customer problems with a smile. Early in his journey, he built and supported video games and infrastructure at a well‑known studio, proving that no challenge was too big or too playful. Sergio’s academic path is just as rich: he earned his medical doctor’s degree in Mexico City, then went on to Columbia University for a master’s in computer science. He’s also a lifelong learner with certifications ranging from cloud computing to data privacy—and he genuinely loves cracking open a new puzzle, whether it’s a technical problem at work or a DIY 3D‑printing project in his garage. Outside the office, you’ll often find him coaching youth soccer, sharing scuba‑diving adventures as a certified instructor, or practicing his Italian over a plate of pasta. Fluent in English and Spanish (and happily muddling through French and Portuguese), Sergio believes the best solutions come when people connect heart to heart—and keyboard to screen.

Antonio Marin is an award-winning Chief Information Officer at NorthStar Memorial Group, leading large-scale technology transformation across complex ecosystems. With over two decades of experience spanning healthcare, energy, and manufacturing, he specializes in aligning digital strategy with business growth through enterprise modernization, AI-driven automation, and scalable cloud architectures. Antonio has integrated 25+ acquisitions and led roadmaps resulting in $100M+ impact. Recognized as a multi-year CIO 100 winner and CIO of the Year, his leadership centers on innovation through empowerment and operational excellence. He frequently collaborates with boards to strengthen cybersecurity and organizational agility. His core competencies include AI/ML integration, M&A technology, and compliance. As a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Houston-Downtown, Antonio continues to champion technology as a catalyst for sustainable competitive advantage and global growth.

Ilya Alper is a technology leader with 20 years of experience in financial services, currently a member of the Chief Architect Network. He is known for driving enterprise-scale strategy and execution across complex, multi-stakeholder environments, designing and implementing platforms, systems, and operating models that enhance business growth, efficiency, and customer experience. Ilya excels at aligning executives, engineering teams, and business partners around clear priorities, translating strategy into delivery through pragmatic decision-making, strong communication, and stakeholder management. A trusted connector across functions and industries, he builds relationships that accelerate execution and elevate organizational outcomes.