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Dan Crossley is Executive Director at Food Ethics Council, the not-for-profit whose mission is to nurture fair food systems that respect people, animals and planet. Dan has worked on food sustainability issues for around 20 years, leading work on a range of issues, from our relationship with meat to tackling household food insecurity to power dynamics in the food system. He writes a regular monthly column for the Grocer. Dan holds, or has held, a number of senior advisory roles. Dan is a member of the FSA Consumer Stakeholder Forum, on the External Advisory Board for the Global Food and Environment Institute at the University of Leeds and is Chair of the Advisory Group for the Food Conversation. He formerly led Forum for the Future’s work on sustainable food, where he advised many of the world’s leading businesses and previously worked for a food manufacturing company.

Johanna Eriksson is the Chief Product Officer at TSS, a company specializing in temperature control solutions developed in close collaboration with the life science industry. TSS helps the pharmaceutical sector ensure compliance, efficiency, and patient safety, ultimately reducing the risk of patients going off treatment due to temperature-compromised medicines

With extensive experience in IT, business leadership, and compliance-driven solutions, she has held key roles as Business Development Manager and Chief Information Officer, blending strategic insight with technological expertise to drive digital innovation, regulatory compliance, and optimization in the pharmaceutical sector.

At TSS, Johanna and her team focus on real-time monitoring to maintain product integrity, automation to enhance efficiency and compliance, and sustainability to minimize waste. Through continuous improvement and collaboration, TSS enables pharmaceutical companies to streamline operations, meet regulatory requirements, and implement innovative solutions that reduce risk and environmental impact.

With a long-standing dedication to technology and innovation, Johanna helps TSS continuously evolve as a trusted partner for pharmaceutical companies, delivering reliable, scalable, and future-ready temperature monitoring solutions

Vanesa is a solution consultant for 3DS-Medidata with a product focus on Rave RTSM. With over 10 years experience in multiple different roles across the clinical trial space, she enjoys using her combined experience to help define technology approaches to solve complex operational challenges.

Martina Müller is a dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, including companies like Mondelez International and Pepsico. For the past 10 years, she has specialized in the Dairy industry, building a wealth of knowledge in marketing, sales, and general management.

Martina has relevant experience in both B2C and B2B markets, with a keen interest in forging strategic partnerships to overcome market challenges and drive results. Her hands-on approach and practical insights have made her a respected leader in her field.

As co-chair of the upcoming Dairy Innovation conference, Martina is excited to share her experiences and learn from other industry leaders. She’s passionate about driving innovation and collaboration in the Dairy sector and is always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Qualified Regulatory Affairs Professional with over 15 years of experience, Donna is passionate about food law and consumer transparency. As an integral part of a cross functional team at Bel UK Ltd, she collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to monitor the policy landscape and compliance. The Bel Group prides itself on its approach to provide healthy and sustainable food for all.

Beyond her professional life Donna is a keen cyclist and gardener.

As the CEO of Factbird, a world leader in Manufacturing Intelligence, Søren Schønnemann drives innovation within the manufacturing sector, focusing on optimizing operational efficiency through data-driven solutions. Working in tech since 2010, today, he is committed to advancing Factbird’s Manufacturing Intelligence Suite, which enhances productivity and operational performance for clients in the food and beverage sector.

At the Dairy-Tech Conference, Søren will share his perspectives on how to leverage Manufacturing Intelligence for operational efficiency, improving sustainability, and what the future of dairy manufacturing looks like.

Dr. Kevin Deegan is Vice President, Innovation in Valio, Finland’s largest food company and food exporter. He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from University College Cork, Ireland and a PhD in Sensory Science from the University of Helsinki, Finland. He has led the development of consumer insight and research in both Valio and on the executive board of the Finnish food company Saarioinen. His passion lies in unlocking and interpreting consumer behaviour as a driver for consumer-centric business development and innovation in international markets.

Kevin is a board member of the Irish Business Club of Finland, an advisory board member of the Innovation Practitioners Community of Finland and a member of the Enterprise Ireland Nordics Advisory Panel.

Will Blackett brings over 25 years of Drinks, Retail and Foodservice experience to GlobalData. Prior to joining GlobalData, Will worked clientside at Sainsbury’s, McDonald’s and Heineken, working in various innovation, brand and commercial roles. Will also has extensive consultancy experience, leading a global vertical at Dunnhumby and heading the Consumer division of Savanta, a full-service insight agency, where he partnered with some of the world’s largest drinks companies.