Archives: Speakers

Julia Penny was President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in 2022-23, having been a non-executive ICAEW Board member since 2017 and Chair of the Board during her year as President. Julia was a member of ICAEW Council from 2013 until June 2025 and chaired and participated in many ICAEW committees, including the National Technical Advisory Committee. She is also a Technical Advisor to the ICAEW’s Board member on IFAC and an honorary member of CIPFA. She previously sat on  the AAT’s Council and audit committee.

Outside of this volunteer ICAEW involvement Julia is a well-known speaker and writer on audit, financial reporting, anti-money laundering and wider issues impacting the profession.

Julia is passionate about audit quality, compliance and a well-functioning profession. This includes a sharp focus on improving diversity, developing the use of technology and constantly reflecting on the need for businesses to become sustainable and how the professions can help achieve this.

Dan McGlynn is a Senior Account Executive at TraceGains, bringing over 20 years of senior commercial experience within the FMCG and foodservice sectors. Dan has been a driving force in helping some of the largest grocery retail, manufacturing, and agricultural companies in the region navigate the complex challenges of supply chain digitalisation, compliance, NPD and sustainability. In his role at TraceGains Dan is at the forefront of reshaping how data is shared across the supply chain. By leveraging the TraceGains Network, he is pioneering new methods to improve transparency, efficiency, and collaboration among stakeholders. Dan’s work is transforming traditional supply chain models, making them more responsive to the needs of modern businesses and consumers alike. Known for his innovative approach to integrating technology with supply chain management. His insights are helping companies adapt to the evolving demands of the market, ensuring that they remain competitive and compliant in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Carl Olivier is the co-founder and CEO of Sustained, which helps food manufacturers design more environmentally friendly products using data, science and technology.

Having started his journey in product and engineering in Cape Town, Carl moved to London in 2006 and forged a product-focused career at leading tech brands Skype, Microsoft and Twillo. Committed to driving the sustainability agenda and leaving things ‘better than how he found them’, Carl and the Sustained team are focused on highlighting the power of sustainable choice for consumers and businesses relating to environmental impact reduction through its advanced technology platform.

Alberto García, is a Systems Engineer specializing in Digital Transformation, holding a Master’s degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence from Tecnológico de Monterrey. With over 20 years of experience in Information Technology—primarily within the pharmaceutical sector— he has successfully led digital transformation initiatives for the past eight years. His expertise lies in leveraging emerging technologies to optimize corporate-level business processes, driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth through cutting-edge solutions.

Sandra Mosquera, MBA, is the Director of the Regulatory Affairs Department at Procaps Group. She has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including building and leading Regulatory Affairs departments, driving strategic product development programs, managing technology transfers, supporting high-quality assurance standards, and achieving regulatory excellence.

Sandra holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, an MBA from Universidad del Norte, and a ‘Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Pharmaceutical’ from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS). She is also a RAPS member.

Piran Sucindran is Head of Quality at Blue Earth Therapeutics, a clinical stage radiopharmaceutical company focussed on targeted radiotherapeutics. Piran has previous experience of leading global quality and regulatory teams within an Imaging CRO, and prior to that worked as quality lead at a number of sites within the NHS. He is a member of the Research Quality Association (RQA) GCP Committee, Research Practitioners’ Group, and lead on the ‘Clinical Oversight of Computerised Systems’ seminar.”