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Chris Tarry

Chris is the founder of CTAIRA, a specialized aviation consultancy. He is recognized as one of the leading independent analysts of the airline industry. He advises airports, airlines, destinations, and... Show more Chris is the founder of CTAIRA, a specialized aviation consultancy. He is recognized as one of the leading independent analysts of the airline industry. He advises airports, airlines, destinations, and public institutions on regulation, market positioning, and connecting destinations through air transport. Show less

Davor Bruketa

Davor Bruketa is a co-founder, and Chief Creative Officer of Bruketa&Žinić&Grey, an advertising, branding, and design agency. The agency has won hundreds of industry awards, including the International Small Agency... Show more Davor Bruketa is a co-founder, and Chief Creative Officer of Bruketa&Žinić&Grey, an advertising, branding, and design agency. The agency has won hundreds of industry awards, including the International Small Agency of the Year award from Advertising Age and recognition from Campaign as one of the world's leading independent agencies. In 2017, WPP acquired the agency, making it a Brand and Design Hub within the global Grey network.
Bruketa is a permanent member of the Grand Jury for the New York Cresta Awards and has also served as a jury for several prestigious competitions, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, ADC New York, New York Festivals, Red Dot, Graphis, Young Guns, Young Lions Finland, OneScreen, Hiiibrand China, and the Luxembourg Design Awards. He was the first jury president from Eastern Europe for the London International Awards. The agency’s work has been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Independent, Forbes, Insider, Contagious, Gizmodo, Dezeen, and Design Boom, among others.
He was awarded at the international design competition of Nagoya Design Do. In 2023, his work has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale's international architecture exhibition and the Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore and Essen. His design for the book Nada becomes part of the AIGA collection at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library within Columbia University’s Butler Library and the Robert Haas Arts Library at Yale University. In 2024, he was invited to join the International Academy of Digital Arts in New York. In 2025, Red Dot Design Diary features him among the most influential designers of all time.
Davor Bruketa was a member of the working group for branding Croatia, established by the President of the Republic. He also served on the Supervisory Board of Croatian Radio and Television and is an associate member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Bruketa regularly writes a weekly column about art and design for Croatia's oldest daily newspaper. Additionally, he has held the position of president of the Croatian Advertising Association (HURA) and has been a board member of the Croatian Design Society (HDD). Show less

Ekimetrics

Ekimetrics is a leading global data science consultancy, specializing in advanced artificial intelligence

Mathieu Choux - Mathieu is steering Ekimetrics value proposition on data science transformation programs and has been implementing... Show more Ekimetrics is a leading global data science consultancy, specializing in advanced artificial intelligence

Mathieu Choux - Mathieu is steering Ekimetrics value proposition on data science transformation programs and has been implementing it for 5+ years for a number of clients within the financial services industry and wider.
Pierre Biousse - Pierre has been assisting his clients for more than 8 years in leveraging GenAI and AI to empower their business through the setup of their data program by growing the internal capabilities of their teams.
Nathan Rouf - Nathan Rouf has been designing and implementing data and AI transformation programs for SMEs for more than 5 years in various sectors. He is a technical expert and is able to design and implement state-of-the-art technical architectures Show less

Gavin Eccles, PhD

Gavin holds a PhD in strategic marketing and, as a consultant and professor, specializes in aligning the aviation and tourism sectors. He advises airports, destinations, and airlines on developing new... Show more Gavin holds a PhD in strategic marketing and, as a consultant and professor, specializes in aligning the aviation and tourism sectors. He advises airports, destinations, and airlines on developing new routes and market strategies, and contributes to training stakeholders to improve the air connectivity of tourist destinations. Show less

Ignition

French-based agency specialized in management training, recruitment, and HR transformation. With 12 years of experience, over 10,000 talents coached and 3,500 companies supported, we empower organizations through introspective, practical and... Show more French-based agency specialized in management training, recruitment, and HR transformation. With 12 years of experience, over 10,000 talents coached and 3,500 companies supported, we empower organizations through introspective, practical and collective learning methods.

Caroline Pailloux - Founder & CEO, Ignition Program – Strategic Advisor & Facilitator
With 20 years of experience in leadership, strategy and transformation, Caroline is the founder of Ignition Program, a leading French agency for sustainable human performance. After 10 years as a senior consultant at Capgemini Consulting, she launched Ignition Program to bring deep pedagogical and human-centered innovation to recruitment and management training.
Caroline has led over 50 strategic seminars, and co-created the Bootstrap Club, a peer-learning network of 120 entrepreneurs. She’s also an expert in Nonviolent Communication, Process Communication Model, and participatory governance.

Ana Zonari - Head of Training, Trainer & Facilitator – Ignition Program
Ana Zonari is a training expert and facilitator with 10 years of experience in management development and HR transformation. At Ignition Program, she heads the training division and co-designed SpineUp, the agency’s flagship management training, delivered to over 3000 managers across 53 cohorts.
Her expertise spans experiential pedagogy, feedback culture, onboarding, and manager-coach development. Ana regularly facilitates executive seminars for leadership teams (Lucca, Heuritech, Cheerz, Vade...) and supports strategic alignment in fast-growing companies.
Franco-Brazilian, Ana brings deep multicultural sensitivity and facilitates in French, Portuguese, and English. She is trained in Nonviolent Communication, peer-learning methods, and facilitation by Toscane Accompagnement and FlexJob. Show less

Jelena Holenko Pirc

Jelena holds a master's degree in tourism economics and is a licensed guide and heritage interpreter. She runs the Lynx and Fox agency in Gorski Kotar, where she designs authentic... Show more Jelena holds a master's degree in tourism economics and is a licensed guide and heritage interpreter. She runs the Lynx and Fox agency in Gorski Kotar, where she designs authentic tours based on local stories, natural assets, and heritage. Her offer is grounded in storytelling and engaging the local community in developing the visitor experience. Show less

Kateryna Onul

Kateryna Onul is a Policy Lead with IFC Agribusiness Advisory, based in Austria, and a Ukrainian national. Since joining the World Bank Group in 2007, she has been actively supporting... Show more Kateryna Onul is a Policy Lead with IFC Agribusiness Advisory, based in Austria, and a Ukrainian national. Since joining the World Bank Group in 2007, she has been actively supporting food safety initiatives across IFC and World Bank programs globally.

Kateryna specializes in the policy, regulatory, institutional, and capacity-building aspects of national food systems. Her work focuses on creating educational and awareness materials related to food safety and its associated fields including opening new markets, as well as assessing food safety systems in diverse regions, including Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. Kateryna holds Master’s degrees in International Law and Public Administration, as well as an LLM in Food Law. Show less

Krzysztof Sterniczuk @Luqam

Trainer and consultant specializing in optimization and Industry 4.0, with many years of experience in international manufacturing companies, including Beko and Whirlpool. Expertise includes NPI (New Product Introduction) and Product... Show more Trainer and consultant specializing in optimization and Industry 4.0, with many years of experience in international manufacturing companies, including Beko and Whirlpool. Expertise includes NPI (New Product Introduction) and Product & Process Costing. Skilled in designing manufacturing processes following Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles. Focus areas also include production process optimization, production line balancing, and manufacturing cost reduction. Conducts Industry 4.0 readiness audits and provides training on Lean Toolbox methodologies and the application of AI tools in industry. Lectures in postgraduate programs covering process optimization and new technologies. Currently engaged in audit and implementation projects for companies across various industries, including SMEs. Show less

Ljubica Knežević Cvelbar, PhD

Ljubica is a professor at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, and has been engaged for more than 15 years in research and consulting in tourism economics... Show more Ljubica is a professor at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, and has been engaged for more than 15 years in research and consulting in tourism economics and sustainable development. She has participated in more than 70 national and international projects, including projects for the EU and UNDP. She specializes in sustainable development models and public policies in tourism. Show less

Luc Minguet

Luc Minguet is the Chief Executive Officer of MLM Management, a Consulting Company in Corporate Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions. He is a recognized expert in the automotive and tire... Show more Luc Minguet is the Chief Executive Officer of MLM Management, a Consulting Company in Corporate Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions. He is a recognized expert in the automotive and tire sectors, holding board positions across various industries, universities, and charities, and serving as a Judge in the regional Commercial Court. He has held senior executive roles with international industrial groups across Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe.
At Michelin, the global leader in tires, Luc served as Director of Corporate Development/Mergers and Acquisitions where he oversaw major acquisitions, including Fenner (£1.4 billion), Camso (US 1.7billion) and Multistrada (US 700 million) as well as a number of other companies such as Masternaut, Robert Parker Wine Advocates, Symbio Fuel Cell etc. Previously, as Chief Purchasing Officer, he managed global procurement activities worth €14 billion and supervised upstream operations in Indonesia. Earlier, as President of the Worldwide Michelin Earthmover Division, he led global operations generating €3 billion in revenue and managed 6,000 employees across five manufacturing facilities. From 2002 to 2007, he was Chief Operating Officer of Michelin North America's Truck Tires Division, overseeing operations with $2.2 billion in revenue and 4,000 employees.
Before Michelin, Mr. Minguet was Executive Vice President at Valeo, managing its global aftermarket and distribution activities. He also worked for Royal Dutch Shell in various countries, holding roles in general management, finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Minguet holds an engineering degree from a Grande École in Paris, a master's in Business Economics, a pre-doctorate in International Public Law, and a Corporate Finance Certificate from the London Business School. Show less

Manuela Hrvatin

Manuela is a certified heritage interpreter and the national coordinator of Interpret Europe for Croatia. She runs her own company, HEREDO, and specializes in preparing interpretive content, storytelling, and designing... Show more Manuela is a certified heritage interpreter and the national coordinator of Interpret Europe for Croatia. She runs her own company, HEREDO, and specializes in preparing interpretive content, storytelling, and designing cultural-tourism experiences. She works with museums, destinations, and local communities to create authentic and educational visitor programs. Show less

Matko Marohnić

Matko is a consultant specialized in building new destinations, master planning, and tourism product development. Since 2018 he has worked on projects across the region and the Middle East, advising... Show more Matko is a consultant specialized in building new destinations, master planning, and tourism product development. Since 2018 he has worked on projects across the region and the Middle East, advising public institutions and private investors. His work includes strategic destination positioning, designing tourism identities, and structuring destination management systems. Show less

Mirela Alpeza

Mirela Alpeza, PhD is Full Professor of Entrepreneurship at the UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurship Education, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, and Director of CEPOR – SMEs & Entrepreneurship Policy Centre... Show more Mirela Alpeza, PhD is Full Professor of Entrepreneurship at the UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurship Education, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, and Director of CEPOR – SMEs & Entrepreneurship Policy Centre in Zagreb. With over 25 years of experience as a trainer and consultant, she focuses on SME capacity building, policy and entrepreneurship ecosystem development. She has worked on SME development programs with EU institutions, the World Bank, and EBRD, and has completed educational programs at Harvard Business School, IESE, Vlerick Business School, and Nottingham Business School. Her current interests include SME governance, family business management, growth strategies, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the European Association of SME Transfer – TRANSEO, based in Belgium. Show less

Namik Hrle

Namik's career has been marked by his long-standing work at IBM; most recently, he served as Vice President of Development in IBM’s Software division and Director of its development lab... Show more Namik's career has been marked by his long-standing work at IBM; most recently, he served as Vice President of Development in IBM’s Software division and Director of its development lab in Germany. He holds a title of IBM Fellow, the ultimate distinction of IBM technical career given to a small number of individuals who demonstrated the highest level of technical leadership, innovation, business impact, social eminence and talent building. A holder of 79 patents, numerous outstanding technical achievements, author recognition and corporate awards, Namik has a world-wide reputation as the ultimate expert in using data and AI for digital transformation and reinvention of enterprise applications. Show less

Nicolas Maksud

Nicolas Maksud is a seasoned automotive executive with 40 years of experience, including 25 years in leadership roles. He has managed innovation, R&D, and industrial programs across Europe and North... Show more Nicolas Maksud is a seasoned automotive executive with 40 years of experience, including 25 years in leadership roles. He has managed innovation, R&D, and industrial programs across Europe and North Africa, focusing on automotive and infrastructure sectors. He excels in strategic marketing, market research, and consulting, particularly dedicated to SMEs and mid-size companies. His career includes significant roles at major industrial companies such as Renault Group, Valeo, ThyssenKrupp and various consulting firms, where he has driven growth, transformation, and performance improvement. Show less

Olga Trofimtseva

Olga has a long track in agrifood sector in Germany for 13 years, starting with academic expertise and with different positions in private German businesses. Mrs. Trofimtseva was also an... Show more Olga has a long track in agrifood sector in Germany for 13 years, starting with academic expertise and with different positions in private German businesses. Mrs. Trofimtseva was also an expert responsible for standardization and harmonization issues at the German Dairy Association for five years.
After coming back to Ukraine in 2016, Mrs. Trofimtseva has led the Project of German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture "Advising Ukraine on agrarian trade problems in the framework of the Agreement on deep and comprehensive FTA between the EU and Ukraine" and worked actively with Ukrainian and European businesses, Governments and NGOs.
In September 2016, she was appointed as a Deputy Minister on European Integration at the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food of Ukraine. From the February till September 2019 Olga was an Acting Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food of Ukraine.
After the governmental assignments, she held the position of CEO at the Epicenter Agro, one of the largest Ukrainian agricultural companies and worked actively as a consultant in the Agrifood Sector, mostly dealing with the issues of food security, export promotion and agricultural trade policies.
In 2022-2023, Olga wared as an Ambassador-at-large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, responsible for the fields of the food security, economic diplomacy, and export promotion.
Since July 2023, Dr. Trofimtseva is an Agrifood Team Lead at Mykolaiv Water Hub and since 2024, an Expert at the Joint Research Center of the EU in the field of the Bioeconomy. Show less

Ružica Šimić Banović

Ružica Šimić Banović is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb. Prior to her academic career, she served as an... Show more Ružica Šimić Banović is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb. Prior to her academic career, she served as an adviser in the National Competitiveness Council and worked in the SME sector. She has extensive experience as a trainer and researcher across Europe, North America, and South Asia, collaborating on projects with universities, EU institutions, the World Bank, EBRD, and the US Embassy to Croatia. Her current research and mentoring focus on entrepreneurship, gender equality, and migration trends. Ružica holds an Executive Certificate in Economic Development from Harvard Kennedy School, a PhD in Economics from the University of Ljubljana, and an MA in Public Policy from King’s College London. Show less

Siniša Topalović

Siniša is a leading consultant in tourism and destination planning with experience on more than 150 projects across Europe and the Middle East. He specializes in developing national and regional... Show more Siniša is a leading consultant in tourism and destination planning with experience on more than 150 projects across Europe and the Middle East. He specializes in developing national and regional tourism strategies, master plans, and advising the public and private sectors, including governments, tourist boards, investment funds, and hotel groups. His work covers spatial planning, tourism product development, institutional setup, and operational destination management models. Show less

Tomer Simon

Tomer Simon, Ph.D., is a Futurist and Strategist. Today, Tomer is the Chief Scientist of Microsoft Israel R&D Center in the CTO Office. He is also a senior AI advisor... Show more Tomer Simon, Ph.D., is a Futurist and Strategist. Today, Tomer is the Chief Scientist of Microsoft Israel R&D Center in the CTO Office. He is also a senior AI advisor for the World Bank working with a number of governments on building their national AI strategies. Previously, Tomer was the National Technology Officer in Microsoft Israel, and formerly the futurist and senior director of Academic Research and Innovation in Amdocs. Tomer brings with him about 25 years of experience in the technology and IT worlds, including technology research, software development and managing and establishing large development centers.
Tomer has deep expertise in AI and quantum computing, and in designing and leading digital transformations. Today, Tomer works with numerous executives from the defense and public & private sectors in building organizational and national level strategies, and is a member in four governmental steering committees on internet infrastructure, academy-industry relations, digital talent and on the future of education in the age of AI.
During the Covid-19 crisis Tomer was invited to be a member in the Prime Minister's Exit Strategy team, which designed and created the mechanism to allow the release and return of economic activities in Israel. Show less

Yuriy Zvazhenko

Yuriy Zvazhenko, Food Safety and Food Loss Prevention Specialist at the IFC, has 20 years of experience in food safety. Certified trainer and auditor for BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000,... Show more Yuriy Zvazhenko, Food Safety and Food Loss Prevention Specialist at the IFC, has 20 years of experience in food safety. Certified trainer and auditor for BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GLOBALG.A.P. food safety standards and a former member of the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Technical Committee for Global Markets Program. Mr. Zvazhenko has extensive experience in training and coaching of food safety consultants and agribusiness companies along food supply chain. Show less

Željko Trezner

Željko is an independent consultant and lecturer with many years of experience in destination management, tourism workforce training, and advising tourist boards and agencies. He is the author of professional... Show more Željko is an independent consultant and lecturer with many years of experience in destination management, tourism workforce training, and advising tourist boards and agencies. He is the author of professional literature, including the handbook Destination Management Companies, and a regular lecturer in marketing and the development of specific forms of tourism. Show less

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