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Jacopo Sgualdino is a Senior Engagement Manager with 9 years of consulting experience in the Commercial and Market Access fields. The focus of Jacopo’s consulting activities is partnering with big pharma and clinical stage biotechs to help them develop and commercialize products across all therapeutic areas and geographies.

Noni stands at the helm as the co-founder of LEVA. Her design journey has been enriched by the vibrant cultures, colors, and architecture she has encountered in her travels across Asia, North America, and the Middle East. These global experiences have significantly influenced her unique design style.

As a meticulous designer with a discerning eye for detail, Noni brings a revitalizing perspective to interior design. Her objective is to curate spaces that not only reflect personalization but also exude a profound sense of comfort, elevation, and inspiration for each client. This commitment to crafting atmospheres that deeply resonate with individuals is palpable in every facet of her work.

In her capacity as co-founder, Noni has been instrumental in defining the visual identity of LEVA Hotels. From the meticulous nuances of branding to the immersive realms of interior design, she has served as the driving creative force, shaping the distinctive aesthetic that characterizes LEVA today.

One of the standout accomplishments in Noni’s compelling portfolio is the swift transformation of Mazaya within an impressive 62 days, metamorphosing it into a lifestyle-oriented 4-star hotel. This achievement stands as a testament to her visionary approach, operational efficiency, and unwavering dedication to delivering unparalleled hospitality experiences.

Beyond aesthetics, Noni’s design philosophy is rooted in crafting environments that tell stories and evoke emotions. Fueled by her passion for excellence, she continues to redefine the landscape of interior design within the hospitality industry.

PhD in Tourism. More than 25 years of experience in the tourism sector in the areas of strategy, market intelligence, tourism policy and innovation. Senior Director for Strategy & Knowledge Management at Turismo de Portugal and Chairman of OECD Tourism Committee.

Tourism Expert in several workgroups from international organizations such as EU, UNWTO, OECD, ETC and WEF.

Invited Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics, Nova Information Management School and Universidad Europea das Canarias.

Linkedin: https://pt.linkedin.com/in/sergioguerreiro74

Twitter: @Serg_Guerreiro

Hajing Li serves as Market Director for Accommodations in Southern Eu-rope at Trip.com Group, overseeing key markets including Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Based in Rome, she drives strategic initiatives to expand Trip.com Group’s influence, forge impactful partner-ships, and position the company as a trusted leader in the region’s ac-commodation sector.
With over a decade of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, Hajing has built a reputation for fostering collaboration with regional and global accommodation partners, driving mutual success and innovation.
Since joining Trip.com, Hajing has taken on impactful leadership roles, contributing to global initiatives at the Centre of Excellence and supporting market performance optimisation across Europe.
Hajing earned an MBA in Leadership and Marketing from the Glion Institute of Higher Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

With 20 years of experience in Hospitality, Tiago has been working in different sectors of the business.

From PMS and POS to Network Systems Integrator and lately at Belmond, leading local IT Operations, supporting the local teams, managing the systems and infrastructures and acting as a facilitator on the different projects within the company.

With a passion for Technology and Hospitality, Tiago deals with the day to day challenges always with the goal to streamline and simplify the Hotel Operations Processes.