Join industry leaders at the
5th QYOBO Forum 2026

Tony Watson
Director of Procurement

Tony Watson is Global Director of Procurement at Accord Healthcare and Vice Chair of the UK API Council. With almost 30 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and consumer goods, he has led global procurement transformation programmes, supplier partnerships, and complex sourcing strategies across international markets. A passionate advocate for supply chain resilience and collaboration, Tony is committed to strengthening the API sector and supporting sustainable growth across the pharmaceutical industry.

Natalie de Graaf
Vice President & General Manager for Data Analytics, AI, and ML Solutions for Health & National Security

Natalie de Graaf is the Vice President & General Manager of Data, AI, and ML Solutions for Health & National Security at the API Innovation Center, where she oversees the organization’s portfolio focused on harnessing data analytics and predictive modeling to solve complex challenges for industry, government, and academia. Natalie brings a wealth of experience advancing U.S. national security priorities in biodefense, public health policy, and data security.

Connor Thomson
Director of Peptides Business Development

Connor is Director of Peptides Business Development at Sinopep, one of the world’s largest producers of GLP-1 APIs. Currently based in Hangzhou, China, he leads generic GLP-1 market expansion and international CDMO partnerships. He holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Oxford University. A regular commentator on the pharma market, Connor brings a rare perspective as a foreigner helping drive China’s race to bring generic GLP-1s to the world.