Archives: Speakers

Vitaly Baranov is a Director in Aon’s Strategy & Technology Group, where he leads Digital & AI Strategy consulting practice. He specialises in helping carriers unlock value from AI and digital technologies: shaping AI strategies, building portfolios of use cases, advancing algorithmic underwriting, and establishing scalable data, governance, and operating model foundations.

Vitaly brings over 15 years of experience in AI and more than a decade in financial services transformation. Prior to joining Aon, he spent 10+ years at McKinsey & Company, where he was an Associate Partner, advising global financial institutions on digital growth, AI-driven innovation, and large-scale transformations.

He holds a degree in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science and has been working in AI-related domains since the early stages of his career, bringing both deep technical grounding and strategic advisory experience.

Alan Newman is Head of Insurance at Quadient, specialising in advancing the company’s vision of empowering organisations to deliver exceptional, personalised customer communications at scale. With deep expertise in enterprise architecture and digital transformation, Alan plays a pivotal role in shaping the platforms that enable businesses to create, manage, and optimise omnichannel customer interactions.

He partners closely with product, engineering, and customer‑facing teams to modernise communication workflows, strengthen cloud‑native capabilities, and ensure Quadient’s solutions remain secure, scalable, and intuitive. Alan is particularly focused on aligning technology strategy with the evolving needs of customer experience leaders, helping organisations streamline complex communication processes, improve compliance, and deliver more meaningful engagement across print and digital channels.

Known for his collaborative leadership and strategic clarity, Alan is committed to helping Quadient continue to lead the market in Customer Communications Management (CCM) and intelligent automation.

My experience includes challenging and diverse roles within asset management investment banking financial services regulation and the audit of financial services.

I am qualified as: a Chartered MSCI a Fellow Chartered Global Management Accountant Barrister of England and Wales. My first degree was a Masters in Computer Systems Engineering which was dual honours in electronic engineering and computer science. My dissertation was in the computational analysis of multicompartmental pharmacokinetic mathematical models. In addition, I have also renewed my machine learning skills by means of Andrew Ng’s Deep Learning course. I have also given speeches on behalf of the FCA on prudential regulation and represented the UKs interests at IOSCO and various ESAs.

Saulius Tiškevičius is the CEO and Founder of Smart Claims, an independent claims handling, recovery, and risk assessment company. Smart Claims operates across the Baltic states—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—and is recognized as a leading independent loss assessment provider in the region.

He has more than 25 years of professional experience in the insurance industry, specializing in claims management, underwriting, and executive leadership. Saulius has held senior positions within international insurance groups, including Lietuvos Draudimas / PZU Group and PZU Lietuva, where he served in roles such as Head of Claims and Chief Executive Officer.

Since founding Smart Claims in 2012, Saulius has focused on delivering expert-driven, independent solutions for insurers and corporate clients. He holds an International Executive MBA, completed Kaunas University of Technology, Copenhagen Business School (formerly Roskilde University), and SDA Bocconi, and is a certified engineer.

Mark Turner is Head of FM Systems & Reporting at BAM FM, based in Glasgow, where he leads the strategy, delivery, and optimisation of digital systems across facilities management operations. With deep expertise in CAFM platforms, asset management, and information standards, he is responsible for ensuring that data, systems, and reporting underpin safe, compliant, and high‑performing FM services across a diverse portfolio of UK contracts.

Mark plays a central role in BAM FM’s digital transformation agenda, leading the evaluation and implementation of technologies spanning asset capture and verification, CAFM integrations, digital twins, BMS/IoT, and performance reporting. He has been instrumental in high‑profile initiatives such as the Digital Twin implementation at Dunfermline Learning Campus, aligning operational FM needs with ISO 19650 information management principles, SFG20 maintenance standards, and emerging best practice in whole‑life asset data. His work bridges operational delivery, technology vendors, and senior leadership, ensuring solutions are both technically robust and commercially viable.

Known for his outcome‑focused and evidence‑led approach, Mark regularly produces executive‑level reporting, business cases, and award submissions that translate complex technical programmes into clear organisational value. He is also responsible for building and leading the FM Systems & Reporting team, supporting capability development, onboarding, and continuous improvement. Throughout his work, Mark is driven by the belief that high‑quality information and well‑designed systems are critical enablers of safer buildings, better performance, and more sustainable FM outcomes.

Siva Koppula is a Digital Twin Customer Success Manager at Autodesk Tandem, specializing in helping organizations across the built environment unlock the full lifecycle value of their assets through connected data and digital twin strategies. With over 20 years of experience spanning architecture, engineering, construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors, Siva brings a unique combination of technical depth and strategic insight into digital transformation.

He is a TOGAF-certified enterprise architect with an MBA from Manchester Business School and a master’s degree in engineering. Throughout his career, Siva has led complex, global initiatives across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and India—working with organizations to implement scalable solutions in BIM, GIS, asset information management, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT.

Siva is widely recognized for his work in advancing digital twin adoption within the built environment, particularly in enabling sustainable, data-driven operations aligned with net-zero goals. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between project delivery and operations—ensuring that asset data is structured, connected, and continuously delivering value long after handover. He regularly works with leading owners, operators, and contractors to drive innovation in areas such as smart buildings, infrastructure resilience, and decarbonization through digital twins.

Jaume Costa is a clinical research professional specializing in oncology trials, with extensive experience in clinical operations and monitoring leadership. As Clinical Trial and Monitoring Manager at SOLTI, he oversees resource planning, team allocation, and the quality and consistency of monitoring activities across the organization’s clinical portfolio. He also leads initiatives focused on process optimization, training, and systems improvement to strengthen operational excellence and support high-quality clinical research.