Archives: Speakers

John Blanchette, CPA, CA, is a seasoned finance professional with over 13 years of experience in accounting and financial management. John launched his career at BDO Canada as a Senior Accountant, where he spent six years driving financial excellence and contributing to the firm’s success. In 2016, John joined Tbaytel, a leading telecommunications provider, as a Finance Supervisor. His dedication and expertise quickly earned him a promotion to Director of Finance in May 2019, a role in which he continues to deliver strategic leadership and drive organizational success.

Jason Mausberg has been the Managing Director of Canadian operations since 2000, bringing over two decades of leadership and industry expertise. A pioneer in the SAP ecosystem, Jason co-founded one of Canada’s first SAP midmarket All-in-One resellers, combining his finance and accounting background with a deep understanding of enterprise technology. Before transitioning to executive roles, Jason gained valuable experience as an SAP consultant and project manager, delivering impactful solutions for clients.

Carl Kehres serves as the Global Head of Telecom at SAP, bringing a wealth of expertise from partnering with over 100 telecom companies to simplify, digitize, and future-proof their operations. He spearheaded the creation of the 5G Business Innovation Council and contributed his strategic insights as a member of TM Forum’s “Beyond Connectivity” Advisory Board. Prior to SAP, Carl held key leadership roles at Cincinnati Bell, overseeing HiCaps as well as various BSS and OSS solutions, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization.

Since 2017 with CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd

Head of R&D center,  CRRC ZELC Verkehrsstechnik GmbH

8 years experience in R&D of new energy locomotives, successfully developed locomotives with power supply from on-board Li-ion battery system, hydrogen fuel cell system, et al

Member of IEC/TC 9 working gruop

PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, and bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer from Tsinghua University

Olivier Piron works at the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) since 2005 and is currently the Head of the Fixed Installations and Rolling Stock Unit. His Unit is in charge of the development of the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) and the assessment of the National Technical Rules (NTRs) aiming at enhancing the level of interoperability on the Union railway system and by this way contributing to an increased competitiveness of the rail and to the seamless cross-border traffic in the EU.

1. Career to date

Head of Unit Fixed Installations and Rolling Stock, ERA since Dec 2020

Head of Unit Fixed Installations and Rolling Stock, a.i., ERA Jul 2019 – Nov 2020

Team Leader Fixed Installations and Rolling Stock, ERA Nov 2018 – Jun 2019

Head of Sector Rolling Stock, ERA Aug 2017 – Nov 2018

Quality Officer, ERA May 2012- Aug 2017

Head of the coordination sector – Interoperability Unit, ERA Aug 2008 – Apr 2012

Project Officer – Interoperability Unit, ERA Jun 2005 – Jul 2008

Project Manager – On Track Machines (OTMs) vehicle purchasing, Infrabel Jan 1996 – May 2005

Project Manager Operational scheduling of train drivers and vehicles, SNCB Oct 1993 – Dec 1995

2. Education

Mechanical Engineer, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1992

With over 24 years of experience in the regulated medical devices industry, Pradipto is a global technology, innovation, and business leader renowned for driving sustainable growth and value creation. As an R&D leader for nearly a decade, he has successfully led large, complex global teams across multiple regions and disciplines, managing multi-million-euro budgets and delivering disruptive solutions that address unmet customer needs and market opportunities.

In addition to his leadership role at Philips, Pradipto has served as a board member and supervisory board member for Trixell and dpiX. These joint ventures specialize in the innovation, development, and production of X-ray flat panel digital detectors for a variety of applications. He leverages his expertise in strategic partnerships, co-creation, new ventures, and stakeholder management to align with and achieve the strategic goals of these organizations.

Pradipto holds two MBA degrees from top global management institutions and is certified in Six Sigma. He has also received training in Lean, Kaizen, DfX, and other methodologies, ensuring his commitment to quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Luke Wilson is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in the clinical supply chain industry, specializing in Investigational Medicinal Product  management, inventory control, and logistics. He has a proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations to ensure the seamless delivery of clinical supplies and commercial drugs.