Archives: Speakers

Dr. Max Horneck

A senior general manager with wide management experience in life science service provision, information technology and data related services for clinical trials, post marketing surveillance and registries. Has proven ability to combine project management, IT, sales, financial and quality management processes in order to set up realistic objectives. Commands the management, communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve them.

Ben Cave

Ben is an experienced product leader with a strong background in building and scaling AI-powered SaaS platforms for enterprise and high-growth technology businesses. As Chief Product Officer at Aveni, he focuses on aligning product strategy with customer needs and driving the development of transformative solutions for regulated industries. 

Jishnu Gupta

Jishnu Gupta, the CTO and Head of Analytics and AI at Straive, brings over 24 years of IT experience, including 15 years in investment banking. Jishnu has successfully led global transformation initiatives across Europe, the US, and Asia, driving technological innovation and supporting regulatory and business transformation programs. A strategic technology leader, he excels in managing global teams and collaborating with key stakeholders to align technology vision with business strategy. Prior to joining Straive, Jishnu served as Vice President and Program Manager for Counterparty Credit Risk Technology at Deutsche Bank, where he led critical programs in the financial services sector.

Ankor Rai

Ankor Rai is the CEO of Straive, a global leader in operationalizing data and AI for enterprises. With over two decades of experience, Ankor has successfully scaled data-driven businesses and delivered high-impact solutions to Fortune 1000 companies across North America, United Kingdom, and Asia. Before Straive, he served as Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Officer at EXL, where he significantly expanded the analytics division and drove its growth at a global scale. Ankor’s expertise in leveraging data, analytics, and AI positions Straive to continue driving innovation and value for its clients.

Umberto Malesci

Umberto Malesci is the CEO of Kosmoy, a software company focused on AI governance and monitoring. He also serves as Non-Executive Chair of SBTi Services and as an Independent Director on the Board of Assicurazioni Generali. Previously, he co-founded and led Fluidmesh Networks, a pioneer in wireless networking, through its acquisition by Cisco in 2020. He holds a BSc and MEng in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. Today his work centers on helping large organizations adopt generative AI safely—bringing consistent controls, guardrails, observability, and cost discipline to move from pilots to production at scale.