Łukasz Bodnar

With over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Łukasz is a recognized expert in hotel investment, project development, and operational strategy. As Managing Partner at Infit Group, he leads a boutique advisory and procurement platform bridging hotel consulting, FF&E/OS&E supply, and smart infrastructure solutions.

In parallel, as General Manager for the Hotel Market at DL Invest Group, he oversees the full investment lifecycle — from market analysis and operator negotiations to project delivery and hotel openings.

Łukasz’s track record includes numerous business and luxury projects, with expertise spanning brand creation, rebranding, and commercial strategy. His career path covers leadership roles at Louvre Hotels Group, Hilton Garden Inn, Focus Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott Katowice — the latter awarded the prestigious Marriott Golden Circle Award.

Today, he focuses on hotel investment advisory, automation integration, and asset value optimization — combining deep operational knowledge with strategic business insight to maximize ROI and long-term performance.

Rob Wallis

Co-Founder at cocktail RTD Brand MOTH, Rob started MOTH with his best friend and launch into Waitrose in 2021 quickly becoming the UK’s leading Premium RTD brand. MOTH has also launched into the US market and is in high growth across multiple states.

Racheal Vaughan Jones

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.

Xavier Crane

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

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.