Archives: Speakers

Racheal is the Chief Marketing Officer at Compass Box. She started her career in drinks at Chivas Brothers over a decade ago, before entering the world of challenger brands, leading the marketing for Lucky Saint, JUBEL and Shandy Shack to name a few. She joined Compass Box in May 2023 and has recently led the launch of their new Core Collection.

Xav is the co-founder of Mixtons, one of the UK’s fastest-growing challenger cocktail brands. With a background in brand vision and consumer psychology, he’s focused on redefining how cocktails are experienced, both in retail and at major events. Under his leadership in 5 years, Mixtons has grown to become the largest RTD cocktail presence on the UK festival circuit and is building a community around discovery, flavour, and memorable social experiences

Norman Pudzich is a senior advisor and recognized expert in the automotive finance industry, with nearly 20 years of experience leading IT transformation programs, international system rollouts, and operating model optimization initiatives. He has held senior roles with global automotive manufacturers and captive finance companies across Europe and the Americas. Alongside his corporate expertise, Norman also brings an entrepreneurial perspective. In 2015, he co-founded Seedfunnel, an early-stage startup incubator that supported founders with innovative technology concepts such as distributed ledger–based applications. He holds an Executive MBA in International Consulting and Organizational Development.

Jean Tan has over 10 years’ hands-on accounting experience, built on a foundation of engineering and problem-solving. Jean has become a trusted advisor to SMEs, guiding them through company incorporation, financial management and digital transformation. ​

Dr. Lily Tan is the co-founder and Compliance Director of TnB Global Outsource Pte Ltd. Lily has cultivated a thriving accounting and advisory firm in Singapore, serving over 1,000 clients across diverse sectors, including retail, property development, shipping, and F&B.

Ugur Kaan Isbasaran is the Founding Partner and a Board Member of the Isbasaran Group of Companies in the United Kingdom. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Global Business and Sustainability Management from Regent’s University London and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Government, Policy, and Politics at the University of London.

He serves as Partner and Board Member of the London-based real estate investment, development, and hotel investment groups Isbasaran Group and Balin Hotels. He recently launched Hortus Living, a brand dedicated to passive house developments.

Mr. Isbasaran is an active member of several distinguished organizations, including Chatham House, The Arts Club, the Urban Land Institute, and the UK Passivhaus Trust. He is also a founding member of the Association of Technocrats and a Board Member of the Collectors Association in Ankara, Turkey.

He is the founder of the Elazığ-Karakoçan Endemic Inverted Tulip Promotion Organization, which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of this rare species. Additionally, he is a Congress Member of Fenerbahçe Sporting Club, in Turkey.