
Our mission is to enable our clients to successfully find and unlock their most important growth opportunities



CapSys operates with four core values:
Pragmatism
we favor realistic approaches and a “no nonsense” style of consulting
Transparency
we believe in open communication, clear pricing and billing with no hidden charges
Collaborative
we work with clients to build capability
Commitment
we prefer long-term relationships over the opportunistic; to better understand the needs of our clients and how they evolve
We address common growth topics in three main ways:
Strategic advisory
thought-partnering on strategic choices and actions to unlock growth
Capability-Building
embedding capabilities to sustain value-adding growth
Project support
Designing and executing your strategic initiatives to activate growth



We have deep experience in the Life Sciences industries and across functions to enable growth

Disease areas
Oncology / Hematology
Inflammation
Neurology
Endocrinology
Nephrology
Orphan Indications
Cardiovascular
Metabolism
Life Sciences functions
Executive / Senior Management
Marketing & Sales
Marketing Excellence
Commercial Excellence
Market Access & Pricing
Medical Affairs
Market Access & Pricing
Supply Chain & Operations
We offer you solutions that:
Get you experienced talent – our professionals typically have 10+ years in their field.
Meet your goals – our model allows you to go at your own pace and scale up/down as necessary.
Deliver impact for you from day 1 – our senior talent has deep industry expertise and are
actively involved in delivering your projects.


How we work
Get the support you need – fast and
at great value
Contact us when you identify a need
We work with you to translate the need into a project
We agree with you a statement of work that meets your goals
Our Team
Our leadership team has deep industry knowledge and consulting expertise
We are committed to serving clients and meeting your project needs

David Sanchez
Co-FounderDavid is a co-founder of CapSys and senior advisor who specializes in strategy execution and business performance topics. The focus of his efforts over the past 20 years have been on Life Science clients in the North American, European and MEA regions.

Igor Skender
Co-FounderIgor is a co-founder of CapSys and senior advisor with over two decades of consulting and management experience. His expertise is in leading large scale implementation and operational improvement efforts in the Life Sciences industry. He also focuses on acquiring and managing our high-caliber talent.

Joao Lopes
Managing DirectorJoao, is the Head of Europe at CapSys Group. He is a seasoned consultant with 20 years of experience focused primarily on strategy execution and program management. Joao’s work covered diverse geographies and topics including life cycle challenges, re-positioning mature brands, and marketing excellence programs

Bill Stephens
Managing DirectorBill is the Head of Clients Services for CapSys. He is a senior advisor, consultant and trainer with a focus on strategy implementation and organizational capability-building. In his 20 years of experience, he has worked in a variety of industries but has deep expertise in Life Sciences.

Ken Weissmahr
Managing DirectorKen is COO of CapSys and a senior advisor with broad hands-on experience in pharma, biotech and healthcare. He has in-depth strategy development and implementation expertise and served also as CEO of an emerging biopharma company and Director of Innovation of a family-owned pharma company.

Trista Bridges
PrincipalTrista is a CapSys Principal with 15+ years experience as a senior advisor in the LifeSciences, FMCG and Digital Technology sectors. Trista has supported numerous organizations across Europe, Asia, and North America to build effective marketing, strategy, and leadership capabilities.

David Bristol
PrincipalDavid Bristol, is a Principal at CapSys Group, focused primarily on strategy definition and implementation. He has worked in a variety of industries and business challenges in the past 17 years, but his main expertise is in supporting companies throughout the design and execution of operational optimization and growth initiatives.

Diana Diekmann
PrincipalDiana Diekmann, Principal at CapSys Group, is a senior advisor, consultant and manager who can both develop the vision and strategy for a businesses and also focus on the practicalities of getting the job done and achieving bottom-line results. She has over 13 years of with extensive international experience in consulting, line management and functional leadership.

Frank Blithe
PrincipalFrank Blithe has advised and coached clients from the healthcare, industrials, and consumer discretionary sectors regarding organizational transformation, strategic planning, and program management. With more than 20 years of professional experience, he has worked and resided in Switzerland, Germany, China, and the U.S.

Patrick E. Koller
PrincipalPatrick E. Koller, principal at CapSys Group and founder of WATC Consulting AG, is a top management advisor with line management experience in marketing and sales and over 20 years of experience in strategy consulting. Besides his consulting activities, Patrick is a lecturer at universities of applied science.

Enikö Matanov
PrincipalEnikö Matanov is a senior strategic advisor and management consultant with over 16 years of experience in consulting and industry leadership roles. She focuses on strategy, revenue growth, operations and program management and has worked with organizations across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australasia.

Jean-Philippe Zana
PrincipalJean-Philippe Zana, Principal at CapSys Group, is a consultant with over 15 years of experience in Medical Devices and Healthcare. His focus has been on marketing strategy, strategy execution, pricing, and on commercialization of innovative medical devices – mostly in Europe.

P. Lawrence Fagan
PrincipalP. Lawrence Fagan is a consultant and educator with more than 20 years of professional experience in strategy creation, execution and leadership development. His work moves entire management teams to think and act strategically, causing breakthroughs in their ability to execute strategy day-to-day.

Trista Bridges
PrincipalTrista is a CapSys Principal with 15+ years experience as a senior advisor in the LifeSciences, FMCG and Digital Technology sectors. Trista has supported numerous organizations across Europe, Asia, and North America to build effective marketing, strategy, and leadership capabilities.

David Bristol
PrincipalDavid Bristol, is a Principal at CapSys Group, focused primarily on strategy definition and implementation. He has worked in a variety of industries and business challenges in the past 17 years, but his main expertise is in supporting companies throughout the design and execution of operational optimization and growth initiatives.

Diana Diekmann
PrincipalDiana Diekmann, Principal at CapSys Group, is a senior advisor, consultant and manager who can both develop the vision and strategy for a businesses and also focus on the practicalities of getting the job done and achieving bottom-line results. She has over 13 years of with extensive international experience in consulting, line management and functional leadership.

Frank Blithe
PrincipalFrank Blithe has advised and coached clients from the healthcare, industrials, and consumer discretionary sectors regarding organizational transformation, strategic planning, and program management. With more than 20 years of professional experience, he has worked and resided in Switzerland, Germany, China, and the U.S.

Patrick E. Koller
PrincipalPatrick E. Koller, principal at CapSys Group and founder of WATC Consulting AG, is a top management advisor with line management experience in marketing and sales and over 20 years of experience in strategy consulting. Besides his consulting activities, Patrick is a lecturer at universities of applied science.

Enikö Matanov
PrincipalEnikö Matanov is a senior strategic advisor and management consultant with over 16 years of experience in consulting and industry leadership roles. She focuses on strategy, revenue growth, operations and program management and has worked with organizations across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australasia.

Jean-Philippe Zana
PrincipalJean-Philippe Zana, Principal at CapSys Group, is a consultant with over 15 years of experience in Medical Devices and Healthcare. His focus has been on marketing strategy, strategy execution, pricing, and on commercialization of innovative medical devices – mostly in Europe.

P. Lawrence Fagan
PrincipalP. Lawrence Fagan is a consultant and educator with more than 20 years of professional experience in strategy creation, execution and leadership development. His work moves entire management teams to think and act strategically, causing breakthroughs in their ability to execute strategy day-to-day.

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