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Significant leadership experience in: patient advocacy, mediation, medical center operations, member services, employee wellness, leading teams and project management. Experienced Health Care Ombudsman-Mediator.

Kade Shippy works within Genentech’s Chief Diversity Office on the Patient Inclusion and Health Team as part of a year-long internship. Prior to joining Genentech, Kade received a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In Kade’s current role, she partners on advancing inclusive research and health equity projects. This includes evaluating educational materials for potential use in patient and HCP audiences based on metrics of cultural representation and reading levels. Kade aims to harness her background in healthcare economics and outcomes research to promote value-based care, equitable access to clinical studies, and innovative outreach in areas of high unmet need.

Prof. Koen Binnemans is an inorganic chemist who is combining fundamental and applied research in the fields of metallurgical chemistry, solvometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. He is head of the SOLVOMET group and affiliated as full professor to the Department of Chemistry of KU Leuven (Belgium). He has more than 30 years of experience working with rare earths and is recognised as a world-leading specialist in this field. He has published about 610 papers in international journals. His work has been cited 37,500 times (h-index = 91) according to Web of Science. He has been awarded two ERC Advanced Grants (SOLCRIMET and CIRMET). In 2017, Binnemans founded together with Peter Tom Jones, SOLVOMET Research and Innovation Centre for Circular Hydrometallurgy to support its industry partners in the conceptual and practical development of more sustainable (circular, low-energy input) hydrometallurgical (and solvometallurgical) processes, which are subsequently tested using state-of-the-art lab-scale and mini-pilot-scale experimental facilities. Binnemans is the creator of the concept of circular hydrometallurgy and its 12 principles.

Additional research and publication information can be found at:

1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koen-binnemans/
2. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.be/citations?user=2VpIk9IAAAAJ&hl=en
3. SOLVOMET Group: https://chem.kuleuven.be/solvomet
4. SOLVOMET R&I Centre: https://solvomet.eu/

Sanjay specializes in the convergence space of analytics, digital transformation, and innovation in the services sector. His experience spans academic and applied research, advisory roles, and consultancy projects for corporates, governments, and international organizations. He has taught as a visiting professor in postgraduate programs at leading institutions across Asia and Europe. He is also a verified Dubai Futures Research Contributor and a Non-resident Fellow of Trends Research & Advisory Think Tank. The recognition of his work is reflected in the awards and citations of merit he has received. Sanjay is dedicated to developing applied research and strategy frameworks that drive meaningful impact on both industry and society. He is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies and democratizing digital assets to empower small and micro-businesses. He also enjoys mentoring in social entrepreneurship.

Venkat is a visionary leader dedicated to building next-generation data centers that are smart, secure, and sustainable. With over 25 years of experience as a technology founder, operator, venture investor, and mentor, Venkat combines technological expertise with a strategic investor’s insight to drive innovation and growth. He is the CEO of Aurum, Founder and Managing Partner of Aurum’s $50M Vision Fund and serves as a Venture Partner for VU’s $100M Fund 2, focusing on Enterprise, Fintech, and Web3 investments. Renowned for his ability to guide businesses through all growth stages, Venkat helps entrepreneurs unlock and monetize value effectively. His career spans industries such as Telecommunication, Cloud, Networking, Agriculture, Education, and Print & Packaging. Venkat holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, an MBA, and certifications from executive programs at Harvard, Stanford, and Berkeley Haas, solidifying his position as a dynamic leader in the global data center and venture capital landscape.

Prasanth is a highly accomplished tech-entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in deep tech. He holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Bremen, Germany. Throughout his career, he has worked with several Fortune 100 companies, including Barclays, EY, BCG, and Toyota, serving in roles such as Solutions Architect and Chief Technology Officer. Drawing on his expertise in Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, Prasanth founded Zoniqx Inc, an institutional blockchain and AI-based technology solution that offers Tokenization Platform as a Service (TPaaS). This platform integrates and powers the entire tokenized asset distribution lifecycle, disintermediating traditional intermediaries. Prasanth’s passion towards private capital markets, alternative assets, and real estate has helped him design an innovative solution that is transforming the industry

Peter was appointed as Chief Customer Officer on 1 July 2022, responsible for our Underwriting, Pricing and Data & Analytics initiatives, building a world-class trading and underwriting ability, and driving our data capabilities across esure.  He is also accountable for leading the Customer, Marketing and Digital areas of the business, which are critical to the Company’s strategy of delighting our customers and successfully growing the business.  Peter joined esure in October 2021 as Chief Trading Officer.