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Nigel Owens is a highly respected former international rugby referee from Wales. Known for his fairness and clarity on the field, Owens is also an advocate for mental health and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Harry Redknapp is a celebrated former football manager, known for his successful stints with clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham. With over three decades in football management, he’s respected for his tactical acumen and leadership.

Matthew Orlando is the Director of Automotive OEMs, Americas at Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc., and he’s based in Detroit.

Fortune 50 career building high-performing teams and solving customer problems. With extensive experience in the automotive industry, Matthew excels in helping automotive customers overcome their challenges by finding the best material solutions for their needs. His expertise in advanced materials and innovative approaches ensures that clients receive tailored solutions that enhance performance and safety in their automotive applications.

Leonard Lichtblau is the Technical Manager of R&D at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials GmbH, based in Vreden, Germany.

Chemical Engineer and Industrial Engineer by education, Leonard has pioneered innovative material solutions that address the unique challenges faced by automotive OEMs. His expertise in developing advanced materials for battery enclosures and fire safety is continuously instrumental in enhancing performance and safety in the automotive industry. With the development of the “Rocket Test” he has set a new standard in optimizing battery enclosure materials.

An efficient and result oriented managment professional responsible for enhanced performance of the restaurant,while maintaining high standards of food and beverage service.With experience of more than 13 years in reputed 5 star hotels in SINGAPORE and INDIA working towards the overall growth and development of the assigned organisation sector.
Manu is specialised in working with Michelin star and celebrity chef to name a few Gordon Ramsay, Nancy silverton, Jiggs Kalra and have set up the most iconic restaurant globally for the Brand’s.

Experienced Executive chef with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Catering, Food & Beverage, MICROS, Mediterranean Cuisine, and Hospitality Management. Strong operations professional with a HOTEL MANAGEMENT focused in Hospitality Administration/Management from MSIHMCT.

Beyza Karakoy is an Analyst in GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence team, having joined in September 2021. She authors and manages a portfolio of reports, contributing to the analysis of technologies across various sectors, notably financial services and sport. Her areas of expertise include tech regulation, data privacy, legal tech, and AI. Prior to joining GlobalData, Beyza completed her LLM Master of Laws at the London School of Economics and Political Science.