Archives: Speakers

Philip Noone is a seasoned biotechnology executive with over 30 years of experience in the medical diagnostics sector. He specializes in sales, marketing, and innovation, with in-depth knowledge of the biologics market. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Biosynth, Philip has a proven track record of developing and marketing advanced solutions for infectious diseases and emerging health threats. He is adept at identifying innovative technologies to drive company growth.

Jannis Kuepper, PhD., is a sustainability advocate committed to a greener future. He pursued studies in Bio-Chemical Engineering and Applied Microbiology, focusing on eco-friendly alternatives. As Head of Sustainability at Biosynth, he leads initiatives to minimize environmental impact, including obtaining EcoVadis ratings and ensuring high standards of conduct. Future goals include global EcoVadis certification, ISO 14001 accreditation, reduced emissions, and net-zero operations. Kuepper embraces green chemistry and eco-friendly practices, dedicated to a sustainable future.

Yssa DeWoody, PhD, is the new Global Site Engagement and Enrollment Lead at Longboard Pharmaceuticals. She started her career as a research mathematician working across diverse fields of study in academia and industry. This course changed dramatically after the birth of her youngest daughter who was diagnosed with a rare chromosomal disorder. Since that shift, she has acquired more than 15 years of experience in the rare epilepsy and neurodevelopmental space working closely with researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and caregivers to drive positive change. In 2011, Yssa co-founded Ring14 USA, a non-profit committed to enhancing the quality of life for children impacted by rare neurodevelopmental disorders on the 14^th chromosome, like Ring 14, and currently serves as Director of Research. Her passion for collaboration and commitment to serve is epitomized by her involvement in several formidable consortiums, including Ring14 International (Cofounder and Past President), the Epilepsy Leadership Council, the Rare Epilepsy Network (ex officio Chair), and the Commission on Novel Technologies for Complex Copy Number Variants (founding partner). Yssa brings a unique perspective and personal passion for rare diseases to effective site engagement and thoughtful patient recruitment strategies.

​Carol Jarvis was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2004 – her life and music career was all put on hold.

Little did she know then, but her fight with cancer would go on for over a decade with multiple failed treatments, transplants and clinical trials and she was repeatedly told that she would not survive.

But now, in remission with a different blood type and new DNA, she has given talks across the globe, from Boston to Singapore, Brazil to Croatia and Denmark to Mexico, about facing fear head-on, setting new statistics and beating the odds.

Nicole Falk is a life sciences supply chain operations and quality management professional with 25 years of multifunctional experience in commercial, R&D, and clinical areas. She has worked in roles doing detailed execution of planning, procurement, manufacturing, and quality. She has also done systems implementation programs across supply chain, manufacturing, and laboratory enterprise applications. She has led the delivery of large transformation programs in roles that have included organizational change management, user experience and training to help drive and sustain lasting benefits for user groups.

C. Will concocts and curates cultural moments by harnessing a community’s creative voice and energy so that they’re not just celebrated but elevated. Here, to point out the “why,” he’s worked client-side for Red Bull and Afro Punk to bridge the gap between a brand and its consumers.

At The Mighty Shed, he is a cultural connector with a unique and vast network of talent, creatives, and industry reps that create cultural momentum, focused on tapping into a moment and becoming an ally to the communities at the forefront of pleasure and wellbeing. This is where he combines his talents to create innovation safaris that push the boundaries of cultural engagement.

George helps clients explore new possibilities and invent new futures. His career has seen him work in big agency networks for WPP and Accenture Song across brand, innovation, design, and communications, working with clients in multiple categories across multiple disciplines, whether it’s global packaging with McDonald’s, integrated campaigns for Mondelez, or new product launches for Lucky Saint.

With The Mighty Shed, he excels in bringing large-scale teams together across functions, helping FTSE100 & Fortune 500 companies expand their thinking beyond their current category to find new opportunities for where to head next across the pleasure & wellbeing landscape.

From humble beginnings selling lemonade at just seven years old in San Francisco’s projects, Angelique discovered that the key to winning ideas lies in a deep understanding of culture. This revelation propelled her 25-year journey to define the cultural shifts that unlock award-winning brand innovations for industry giants like Starbucks, Nike, Coca-Cola, Formula-1, and McDonald’s.

Today, Angelique is a thought partner for FTSE 100, Fortune 500 companies, and Universities. With an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Innovation from Cranfield School of Management, Angelique continues to inspire and transform brands with her insightful, purpose-driven approach.

With The Mighty Shed, Angelique invites you to explore the leading edge of pleasure and wellbeing to uncover new insights and opportunities that will ignite your imagination and innovation pipeline.