Nicholas Yeo

About Nicholas Yeo

Senior Technical Operations Leader with 20+ years of global influence across MedTech, pharma, and electronics industries. Adept for leading transformational change in advanced manufacturing, industrial AI, and smart factory ecosystems. Expert in bridging strategic vision with operational excellence—delivering measurable business results, reducing costs by double-digit percentages, accelerating product launches, and developing market-leading innovative solutions. Recognized for building high-performance teams, forging impactful public-private partnerships, and unlocking the full potential of emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges.Currently Senior Director, Tech Ops – Robotics & Digital Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson, I spearhead global initiatives in Industrial AI, GenAI, advanced robotics, automation, and digital manufacturing, building future-ready factories and supply chains. Accomplishments & Impact• “Accelerate advanced manufacturing strategy for Johnson & Johnson Enterprise and Robotics & Digital business, influencing senior executives’ decisions on technology investments and make-vs-buy strategies for next-gen supply chain resilience.”• “Delivered multi-million-dollar operational efficiencies by integrating AI-driven automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing platforms—resulting in a 25% reduction in production cost and 30% faster NPI ramps for flagship products.”• “Built and scaled cross-functional teams for world-class innovation hubs—mentored over 50+ emerging leaders and delivered >10 high-impact tech projects commercialized in global markets.”• “Championed Lean and digital transformation, embedding a continuous improvement culture and institutionalizing technical knowledge across core business processes.”• Built innovation hubs that connect public-private partnerships, start-ups, and R&D ecosystems to fast-track adoption of next-generation technologiesIndustry Thought Leadership• Part of Singapore Future of Manufacturing Committee to charter Singapore investment at the national level (20••••18)• Member of AMTC under Singapore Technical Manufacturing Standards Committee (MSC)• Speaker at numerous conferences (e.g. Industrial Internet Consortium, ROS-Industrial APAC Consortium, Singapore International Robot Expo, Pharma Drug Association)Specialties:Advanced Manufacturing | Robotics & Automation | Industrial AI & GenAI | Digital Supply Chain | Additive Manufacturing | Innovation Strategy | Technology Transfer | Strategic Partnerships | Public-Private Collaboration | Leadership & Talent Development

Experience

1. Senior Director, Tech Ops Rad

   Johnson & Johnson

   May 2024 — Present · CA, US

   Global leader in robotics, advanced manufacturing, Industrial AI, and GenAI integration for next-gen factory and supply chain ecosystems• Leading Advanced manufacturing, automation, Industrial AI and GenAI for future factory and supply chain initiatives• Spearheading future factory transformation, deploying AI-driven automation, robotics, and digital enabled manufacturing platforms to improve operational agility and efficiency• Led technology transfer across platforms, accelerating NPI timelines and reducing production ramp-up risks• Partnered with R&D, operations, and strategic suppliers to influence make vs. buy decisions and global manufacturing footprint strategy• Conducted due diligence for acquisitions, evaluating technology integration risks, costs, and scalability• Championed continuous improvement culture, embedding Lean and digital capabilities across technical teams• Developed knowledge management systems that institutionalized technical know-how into core S & OP and lifecycle management processes

Education

• University at Buffalo

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Master in Business Administration

  2013 — 2015

• UNSW

  Honor 1st class, Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 1998

• Singapore Polytechnic

  Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Procurement
• People Skill Development
• Electronics
• Finance Management
• Technical Presentations
• Start-Ups
• Organizational Development
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Supply Chain
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Project Management
• Spc
• Organizational Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Development
• Fmea
• Strategy
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• New Business Development
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Engineering
• New Product Introduction
• R&D
• Resource Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Management
• Business Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Management
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Design for Manufacturing
• Product Development
• Engineering Management
• Business Planning