Josh is a global product owner for cell and gene therapy (CGT) orchestration systems at Roche since November 2022. In his current role, Josh oversees the platforming of the CGT portfolio onto various solutions in alignment with business priority to facilitate end-to-end order life cycle more efficiently and mitigate key operating risks.
Before Roche, Josh worked across several CGT programs and clients while consulting for Deloitte. As a member of the team delivering the first autologous cell therapy commercialized product to the US, Josh has defined and evolved end-to-end requirements, along with having experience translating CGT processes into actionable systems architectures, integration design, data modelling and development for commercial scaling.
Josh has supported the platforming of Roche’s commercial gene therapy product market launches and is now in the process of onboarding several clinical products to a broader set of solutions in 2025.
Outside of work Josh enjoys scuba diving, racquet sports, eating out and traveling, and has been to over 30+ countries. He currently lives in Chicago with his partner and two dogs.
David has over 30 years’ experience in all lines of General Insurance, roles at AXA UK including Managing Director of Underwriting & Technical Services, Managing Director Claims, Reinsurance Manager and Casualty Insurance Manager. In 2022 David moved to a Non-Exec / Advisory career, and continues to support AXA and others on a consultancy basis.
David holds Non-Exec Director roles at Qlaims Ltd and Freedom Services Group / Action 365. He sits on the BIBA Claims Customer Working Group and is Chair of the Fire Protection Association (FPA). He was previously Chair of the ABI Motor Committee & Autonomous Driving Group, was a Vice President of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Nationally, a founding member of the joint CII / CILA Faculty of Claims, and was Chair of the CII Underwriting Faculty for almost a decade.
Very well-known and active across the entire UK Insurance market, in 2018 he was recognised as Social Media Influencer of the year, and in 2019 he won both the Insurance Post Claims Achievement Award, as well as being named Insurance Personality of the Year at the British Insurance Awards.
Hugo holds a BSc and Master (DRS) in Business Economics, a Post-Master degree Chattered Controller (RC), at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Several Executive Masters of which the latest at Cambridge University 2025, Leading Sustainability: High Impact Leadership.
With over 25 years of international experiences in Global Equipment Financing, ranging from Finance, Transformation Projects to Captive set up, Hugo is an Experienced Leader in the Lease Industry. Before joining the Invigors, his last role was Head of Customer Financing EMEA with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, building the full Customer Financing function in EMEA. Prior to that, Head of Equipment Financing & Strategic Partnerships for Canon Europe, managing a EUR 1,8 billion Lease Portfolio. Earlier, various Management Roles with Canon Netherlands, Kappa/CVC Cinven and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Today, Practice Director Captive Development with Invigors EMEA focusing on OEM Manufactures and their Partners to design the strategic and digital roadmap, implement new sustainable Business Models and delivering Innovative Customer Financing Solutions as Growth Driver to their Business Strategy.
Christian Kiefer, CEO and Founder of Spa Wellness Project Management stands as a mover and shaker at the forefront of the Spa and Leisure industry, wielding over two decades of expertise and an unwavering commitment to innovation. Recent triumphs with his brands Rayya Wellness and Wellbeings Holistic Healing showcase an unparalleled dedication to redefining the landscape of integrative hotel wellness concepts.
At the helm of Rayya Wellness, Christian has orchestrated a meteoric rise, securing eight Global Industry Awards such as “The Best Wellness Brand in the Region”. These accolades underscore his relentless pursuit of making Wellness an affordable and accessible option for all walks of life. Additionally, one of Christian’s notable achievements includes the co-creation of the first-ever hospitality Wellness brand “RayyaWellness” on the iconic Palm Jumeirah under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Rashid Al Nuaimi.
In recognition of his pioneering spirit, Christian received his latest honourable accolade as “Best Innovator” at the World Spa & Wellness Convention 2024 that was held in Dubai. This further distinguishes his brands as the foundation for luxury hospitality wellness in the region. Adding to this recognition, Christian has also been selected as a judge for the prestigious World Spa and Wellness Awards 2025 in London, a testament to his expertise and influence within the global wellness industry.
Building upon these successes, Christian continues to lead both Rayya Wellness and Wellbeings to new heights. With a combined portfolio of 25 Hotels from 2023 and several exciting openings on the horizon for 2024, Christian’s visionary leadership promises to shape the future of the Spa and Wellness landscape in the GCC.
“My vision is to create personalised, affordable and ethical Wellness solutions for hotel operators and guests alike. With a business model built on long-lasting win/win partnerships we strive for tailored solutions that are sustainable, quality-driven, and consistent. I believe this is the core of our lasting success.”
This ethos drives his leadership at Rayya Wellness and Wellbeings, guiding their trajectory towards excellence while ensuring they remain pillars of innovation and integrity in the industry.
International hotelier and culinary arts professional with more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant and hotel industries in the United States, Singapore and Dubai, including nine years employed by The Dinex Group, the restaurant group of Chef Daniel Boulud based in New York City. Exceptional abilities in 1) managing restaurant and hotel operations to control costs and exceed revenue targets while exceeding guest and employee satisfaction, and 2) developing team-building training programs and materials used by restaurant and hotel staff to provide award-winning service to guests from a variety of countries and cultures. Currently leading the celebrity chef dining operations at the world-renowned luxury property, Atlantis the Royal in Dubai.
Myles Dakin founded the research company, Hypo-Stream, to address anticipated needs in burns treatment and nosocomial infection with AMR pathogens. His R&D journey has led to discovery of a multi-modal anti-inflammatory agent that neutralises both Il-6 and TNF-a alongside altering the ratio of Il-10 to Il-6 in a favourable way. Hypo-Stream has progressed to an emerging pharma company with CHMP supported Ph III ready asset and orphan designation in a rare disease alongside a pipeline with potential global impact.
Merve Alanyali is Head of Data Science at AXA UK with over a decade of experience spanning academia and industry. She draws on an interdisciplinary background and combines deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset to deliver transformative business solutions.
Prior to joining the insurance industry, she completed her doctoral degree in Computational Social Science at University of Warwick and The Alan Turing Institute. Her work has been featured by television and press worldwide including coverage in Financial Times and Bloomberg Business.
