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She serves on the boards of public and high‑growth companies and advises private equity firms and technology entrepreneurs on value creation, innovation, and scale. A former Regional Executive and General Manager, she is widely regarded for her impact in category creation, global brand building, sustainability, and governance. She holds an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

A former CFO and senior corporate officer at companies such as Ranbaxy Laboratories, Cairn India, Lupin, and Lucent Technologies, he has led finance, strategy, governance, and large‑scale transformations across multinational and domestic enterprises. He serves on the boards of Fortis Healthcare, Endurance Technologies, and Agilus Diagnostics, and supports pharma-focused ventures as a Partner at Suingora Consulting LLP.

A highly respected executive coach, advisor, and facilitator, he brings decades of experience shaping leaders across industries and has held prominent governance, advisory, and faculty roles in executive and professional development.

He specializes in turning strategy into practical systems that deliver operational excellence and exceptional customer outcomes.

Experienced across operations, HR, finance, and business development, Alex excels at identifying growth opportunities, optimizing performance, and creating sustainable value — including succession and exit pathways for business owners.

She is an Advisor at Patenslow Investments and previously served as Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer for Wealth Management Asia Pacific at Credit Suisse, following more than a decade in senior leadership roles at UBS and Citi. She brings extensive experience leading large, cross‑functional teams and driving strategic initiatives across global and regional markets.

He held multiple C‑suite and senior leadership roles at BT, including Chief Customer Innovation Officer, Chief Operating Officer for Innovation, Group Technology Officer, and SVP, Platforms & Services, where he launched global businesses generating over $4bn in revenues across 170+ countries.

Today, Paul is a Founding Partner of ScaleUp Group – successfully scaling a portfolio of leading high-growth technology companies and Chair of AI4C (AI for Charities), a unique, collaborative learning exchange enabling over 85 Not For Profits to deploy AI for Good at scale. A renown keynote speaker, he is a former trusted advisor to the UN Secretary‑General and the World Economic Forum; he is educated at London Business School and IMD, serves on multiple advisory boards, and coaches senior executive leaders at several multi-billion global organisations.

As General Manager Europe and Managing Director at Token.io, he leads a BaFin-regulated payments institution, driving open banking and account-to-account payment growth across European markets.

He has held senior leadership roles across CCO, CFO, COO, and Managing Director positions, with a strong track record of delivering growth, leading cross-functional teams, and navigating complex regulatory environments to build high-performing, scalable payment organizations.

He is Chief Executive Officer of Plumbers Co‑op and Vellano, and serves as an independent non‑executive director and audit and risk committee chair across multiple organisations. Widely recognised for architecting global best‑practice operating models, he played a pivotal role in the creation of ALDI’s internationally benchmarked finance and administration platform. He is a CPA and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

He has served in executive positions at Lucky Supermarkets, Food Lion LLC, Office Depot, Inc, and GE, earning his reputation as a retail executive best known for driving top-line and bottom-line results with a signature blend of passion, analytics, and creativity. He has been named Marketer of the Year by Supermarket News and is listed as one of the 50 Most Influential People in Mass Market Retailing. Mike was the CEO of STOR AI, a retail and technology consultancy, and serves on the boards of several technology start-ups.

He is a Faculty Member at SGA C‑Suite and has held Chair and Independent Director roles across complex, regulated, and innovation‑led organizations. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program and Singularity University’s Foundations of Exponential Thinking program.

As EVP and CMO at MetLife and as SVP Consumer Financial Services Marketing at JPMorgan Chase Beth led these organization’s initiatives in brand management, market research, knowledge management, new product development, pricing and communications, customer experience, digital marketing and communications. She has since founded strategy and marketing consultancy iCommercialize LLC and teaches graduate students at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business.

She is Chief Risk Officer at Hume Bank and previously served as Chief Operating Officer of PayPal Pte Ltd, alongside senior regional and global governance roles across Asia‑Pacific. Widely regarded for building fit‑for‑purpose enterprise risk, compliance, and governance frameworks, she brings deep expertise in regulatory readiness, operational resilience, and board governance. Natalie is recognized for cultivating strong, diverse leadership teams and driving cultures of integrity across complex global organizations.

He has held prominent roles, including COO and CHRO of Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof and long‑standing Management Board member of TAKKT AG, an SDAX‑listed industrial equipment leader. Dirk has led major portfolio companies as CEO and Managing Director, shaping multi-channel growth and leading business‑model transformation to achieve sustainable growth. Today, he brings this depth of experience to founders and mid‑market companies as trusted Advisor and as Executive Coach.

He has held senior leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, UOL/PagSeguro, Mercado Livre, Banco Safra, and Acesso/Bankly, and has served as CMO and COO for high‑growth platforms and venture‑backed companies. Widely recognized for scaling digital businesses, customer acquisition, and innovation, he brings deep expertise in strategy, marketing, operations, and fintech platforms.

As Head of Marketing DACH at Haleon and previously in senior leadership roles at Kraft Heinz, Carl Kühne, and Unilever, she has led large-scale initiatives spanning brand strategy, digital transformation, innovation pipelines, and go-to-market execution across Europe and international markets. Known for her ability to build high-performing teams and deliver sustained top- and bottom-line growth, Christina brings deep expertise in managing complex portfolios, leading cross-functional organizations, and transforming iconic brands with speed and agility. She is widely recognized for her forward-looking leadership, including being named to the W&V Top 100, and is passionate about driving meaningful change for consumers, businesses, and society.

He has over 20 years of experience in executive-level roles, with expertise in global sales, business development initiatives, and growth strategy. Craig has held leadership roles at Celestica, Visteon Corporation, Exide Technologies, Ford Motor Company, United Technologies, Asean Brown Boveri, Lucas Aerospace Industries, and General Electric. He specializes in Executive and Organizational Coaching to C-Level and Global Leadership roles. Today, Craig is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Nantucket Cottage Hospital and Founder and CEO of CXO Insights.

During his 28-year corporate career, Mel led high‑performance teams of up to 18,000 employees and managed multibillion‑dollar business units across multiple industries. His leadership has been recognized by Black Enterprise, Savoy, and Vetrepreneur magazines, which have repeatedly named him among the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America. He is currently an international speaker and best‑selling author, and President and CEO of Take the Limits Off, LLC, a leadership development, executive coaching, and consulting firm sharing his leadership and success strategies with clients and audiences around the world. He also serves on the Boards of V2X (NYSE: VVX), Coinstar, and Team Red, White & Blue.

He currently serves as Chair of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority and Convenor of the University Chancellors Council, and has led major organizations across advanced manufacturing, consumer products, and healthcare. He is a graduate of INSEAD’s MBA program and holds degrees in engineering and computer science.

He is Chief Executive Officer of DAS Group and an Executive Coach with the Lance Tanaka Group, and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore and President of Sun Life Asia, where he led large, multi‑market businesses through periods of transformation and growth. He now advises boards and senior executives worldwide on leadership effectiveness, enterprise performance, and strategic change. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and holds a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences from Université Laval.

She is a guest lecturer at Bayes Business School, City University of London, and other universities, including University College, London, and the London School of Economics. She is a graduate of the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Programme and has been a Faculty Member since 2017.

A graduate of ESC Grenoble with an MBA from Newcastle University, he spent 26 years in the Wines & Spirits industry, including 23 years at Pernod Ricard, where he held senior international leadership roles across Sales, Marketing, Strategy, and Innovation, notably as Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head of Innovation. Having lived and worked across Europe and the Caribbean, he brings a strong global perspective. A Business Angel for over a decade, he founded Food Planet, an investment platform supporting agri‑food startups committed to ecological transition. He is also a General Partner at Good Only Ventures, backing high‑growth, impact‑driven startups across France and Europe, and is actively engaged in reforestation initiatives.

A former member of Ericsson’s senior executive leadership, he served as Regional Head for South East Asia and North East Asia, leading multi-billion-dollar businesses across markets including Japan, China and Korea. He has served on boards spanning listed companies, joint ventures and operating subsidiaries. Today, Jan supports early-stage renewable energy ventures and advises start-ups and scale-ups as Managing Partner at D3A Capital & Advisory.

He was a KPMG assurance partner and is currently on the board of Kforce Inc. and leads Growth Advisors, LLC, advising mid-market companies on scaling, operations, and exit strategy. John has guided high-growth businesses through transformations, mergers, and acquisitions across industries, including tech, finance, franchising, and consumer services. Renowned for aligning business goals with stakeholder needs, he offers a results-driven, ethical, and collaborative approach that consistently delivers value to the organizations he supports.

He serves in senior program and formation roles at St Philip’s Christian College and is a Consultant and Facilitator with SGA C‑Suite, partnering with leaders to strengthen interpersonal capability, purpose‑driven leadership, and professional growth. He holds a Master’s degree in Education alongside undergraduate qualifications in business, psychology, and theology.

A globally experienced executive, entrepreneur, and investor, he has driven transformative growth for multibillion‑dollar brands at Carlsberg, Unilever, and Arla Foods, and has successfully built and scaled high‑growth consumer businesses as a CEO, board member, and strategic advisor. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Madras.

He then served as Corporate Vice President, Media and Entertainment Group at Microsoft, building Xbox content and partnerships globally. Today, Blair serves on a range of Boards and enjoys his role as an Executive Coach to various business executives.