Archives: Speakers

With more than a decade of dedicated experience in clinical research, Nathan Chadwick is well-versed in several therapeutic areas, with a specialized focus in neurology and rare disease. At Worldwide, Nathan is at the forefront of therapeutic strategy for rare disease, leading ongoing efforts with rare disease patient advocacy organizations while working to expand rare disease opportunities, studies, and initiatives.

Melissa has over 25 years’ experience in the industry and is an Executive Director in our Strategic Partnerships team responsible for the oversight of Fortrea strategic partner accounts.

Melissa started her CRO career as a CRA working her way through project management to senior leadership in clinical development responsible for a number of major programmes across Phase I–IV for large Top 20 large pharma customers.

For the last 10 years Melissa has worked in alliance & partnership management, including responsibility for leading pharma accounts across the enterprise and setting up partnerships with venture capital companies. In her role she is responsible for building partnership strategy and supporting excellence in delivery.

Prior to Fortrea, Melissa started her career in industry with a small CRO specializing in work with Biotech & Start-Up companies, managing Phase I patient and Healthy Volunteer studies. She has degree in Biomedical Sciences, a PhD in Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology and worked in the West German Cancer center.

Melissa lives in the UK with her husband, 2 children and is the executive sponsor for WEN (Women’s Empowerment Network) for the UK at Fortrea.

Rory Gopsill is a Senior Analyst in GlobalData’s Consumer division. He worked in Strategic Intelligence from August 2021 – May 2023 as an associate analyst, before moving to the Consumer division as an analyst. Rory has expertise in the packaging sector. Packaging legislation, deposit return schemes, reusable packaging, ecommerce packaging, and packaging logistics are primary areas of interest. Consumer goods-related topics of interest include clean label, ultra-processed foods, and digital lifestyles. Rory also has expertise in the applications of AI, cybersecurity, robotics, blockchain, and cloud computing within the consumer goods and packaging industries.

Hannah Cleland is a senior Food and Foodservice Analyst in GlobalData’s Consumer division, where she has worked for the past three years. She has produced content on industry and consumer trends such as the geopolitics briefing, foodservice labor shortages, and the impact of ESG in 2040. In addition to her analysis work, she has run various client engagement sessions for global FMCG and foodservice players and has spoken at industry events such as Food Matters Live.

Kaleris TMS global leader in Activity-Based Compensation (ABC) logistics transportation systems. For over 25 years, Kaleris TMS has delivered exceptional customer service and software solutions, seamlessly managing the entire logistics process from managing product inbound to your distribution centers to customer order capture, route optimization, dispatch, execution, and delivery using our fully integrated Electronic Logging Device (ELD). Our comprehensive software suite also includes driver payroll and enterprise reporting, ensuring a complete loop of operational efficiency.

Matija is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Turneo. Prior to Turneo, Matija held executive roles at Expedia, where he was part of the leadership team of $15bn+ B2B division, responsible for strategy & strategic initiatives. Prior to Expedia, Matija spent years as an advisor at Strategy& / PwC in London. He holds degrees from University of Cambridge (UK) and Rotterdam School of Management (NL).

Artis Celmiņš is a results-driven export sales professional with extensive experience in market expansion, distributor management, and private label development, currently Head of Export Sales at Food Union. With over a decade in international trade, he has successfully executed growth strategies, optimized sales processes, and built strong partnerships across global markets.

As Head of Export Sales at Food Union Latvia, Artis plays a pivotal role in overseeing international sales operations, spearheading marketing initiatives, and identifying new market opportunities. His expertise in international project management has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s global footprint.

With a deep understanding of international trade, certifications, and customs regulations, Artis excels at identifying emerging business opportunities and executing high-impact market entry strategies. His strong background in sales, logistics, and brand positioning makes him a valuable asset in the global food and beverage industry. Known for his strategic mindset, leadership, and negotiation skills, Artis is committed to driving sustainable business growth and expanding international market reach.