Archives: Speakers

Matt Whitehead is a USAF veteran with more than 25 years of progressive experience and leadership in the aerospace industry. Throughout his career, he has worked with the U.S. Department of Defense and major aircraft OEMs, including Boeing, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Textron and Lockheed Martin. He brings extensive industry experience and insight into the evolving requirements of aerospace and defence programs.

Nicolas Bonneau is a Professional Engineer with more than 25 years of experience in systems and software engineering within the aerospace industry. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with Canada’s Department of National Defence and major aircraft OEMs, including Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Airbus, Textron, Pilatus and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Nicolas brings deep technical expertise in aerospace systems development and the integration of software and mission-critical technologies into aircraft platforms.

Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Biology professional turned commercial leader, with more than a decade of experience in the life sciences industry. As EMEA Sales Development Manager at BD, I support CROs and biotech organizations with specimen management and biomarker preservation solutions, helping ensure high-quality samples for clinical research and precision medicine programs.

Priya Kalluri is a clinical research and operations leader with more than 17 years of experience across investigative sites, CROs, and pharmaceutical companies. Her career spans field monitoring, site management, global study management, and sponsor-level clinical operations leadership across Phase I–IV trials. She has managed complex multinational programs in rare diseases, neurology, oncology, metabolic disorders, and liver diseases, including ALS,and MASH. Priya has held clinical research and operational leadership roles at organizations including Iqvia, PPD, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, and Zydus Therapeutics Inc. Her experience includes end-to-end trial delivery, site and patient engagement, global CRO and vendor oversight, cross-functional governance, risk management, regulatory coordination, and inspection readiness.

Susanne Urban is a Senior Director Clinical Services at NVT,  with over 30 years of experience in global clinical operations, portfolio leadership, and strategic delivery of clinical trials.

Her expertise spans oncology, rare diseases, and global development programs, where she has successfully led high-performing international teams.