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Karine Gradziel is the Chief Commercial Officer at CRYOPDP and Head of Global Business Development and Customer Solutions for Clinical Logistics at DHL. She brings more than 25 years of international logistics experience, dedicated to the life sciences and healthcare sector. Karine leads global commercial strategy across clinical trials and advanced therapies logistics, with a focus on go-to-market strategy and solution design for complex logistics needs.

Marco Flapper is Regional Customer and Business Development Manager for Life Science and Healthcare at DHL Express. With nearly 19 years at DHL and a focus on life sciences since 2019, he supports customers running time-critical healthcare and clinical shipments across Europe. He is known for staying close to what teams need day to day, then turning it into practical program set-ups.

Noah Krähenmann is the Global Managing Director of Wealth Management at Temenos, a leading banking software company. With deep expertise in digital transformation and private banking, Noah helps financial institutions modernize and scale their wealth management offerings. He brings a strong track record of leadership across global markets, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive growth and innovation. Passionate about the future of finance, Noah is committed to shaping cutting-edge digital experiences that meet the evolving needs of clients worldwide.

Peter brings over 25 years of experience building and leading Clinical Operations teams across biopharmaceutical sponsors, guiding programs from first-in-human studies through pivotal trials and global approvals in oncology and rare diseases. A cancer survivor, he brings personal passion to advancing therapies for underserved patient populations and is committed to improving the clinical trial experience for patients of all ages. Recognized as a 2020 Emerging Pharma Leader by Pharmaceutical Executive, Peter is known for operational excellence and innovative approaches to sponsor and vendor partnerships.

Nicola Rhone is VP Business Development EMEA at Access Hospitality, where she leads strategy and growth across the accommodation portfolio. With deep experience in hospitality technology, Nicola works closely with hoteliers to help them optimise performance, improve guest engagement, and navigate an increasingly digital and data-driven landscape. She is a trusted industry voice on innovation, revenue optimisation, and the future of hotel technology.