Archives: Speakers

Gina Bryden has been working with clients across a range of sectors to solve complex business challenges with data and data science for over 10 years. Supporting some of the UK’s best-known financial services brands to create customer-first, data driven strategy.  Gina’s role is centred on ensuring CACI continues to drive tangible business value and deliver our mission of “Doing Amazing Things with Data”.

Cherie is heading up the UK sales efforts for boost.ai, a leading provider of conversational AI for enterprises. She joined the company in 2023, having previously gained extensive enterprise technology experience from her time at Limitless, Salesforce, and Genesys. Cherie is well known for her solution orientated approach to prospects and customers’ needs and believes that growth follows when you add value to those around you. Cherie is based in the UK and in her spare time, works within her local community to fundraise for local charities. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-landman/

Gabriel is a Medical Doctor, from the International University of Catalonia, and holds a degree in Mathematics from the UNED. At IOMED, he provides leadership and strategic guidance to the organization.

Miklós Belán, Founder & CEO of Everguest, initiated a significant shift in the hospitality landscape in 2020. With expertise in marketing, tourism, and AI, he has guided Everguest to become a notable name in hospitality management.
Having experienced the inner workings of hotel management with outstanding results, Miklos then proceeded to earn a Master’s degree from Harvard. With this strong foundation and his entrepreneurial spirit, he set himself to the new field that would change everything – Artificial Intelligence.
Everguest brought together a team of driven and talented professionals to create Everguest Intelligence, an AI-driven software transforming hospitality management and setting industry benchmarks. This solution elevates guest experiences and enhances decision-making in unprecedented ways, marking a new era in hospitality.

A pro-active and committed leader who is passionate about delivering great customer experiences and outcomes. Lead, engage and drive change across the business through voice of the customer insight and systems thinking.

Strategic and creative business development expert, specialising in payment propositions, with experience in client account management and SMB growth.

Payment product expert and a trusted payments advisor, able to analyse a client’s unique goals and challenges to formulate and sell solutions that drive adoption, increase spend and decrease processing costs.

Stewart is a seasoned financial services professional with over 20 years of experience in asset management, specialising in client assets (CASS) compliance. He is currently a Board member, Director and Head of Operations Control within a leading UK merchant banking group with over £15 billion in assets under management.

As the Head of Operations Control Stewart is responsible for ensuring the operational effectiveness of the systems and controls that safeguard the firm’s compliance with CASS regulations. He also reports to the firm’s governing bodies and regulators on CASS matters, oversees the key outsourced providers, and chairs the PIMFA CASS Working Group. Stewart holds a diploma in Investment Operations from the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment, where he is a Chartered Fellow and a member of the client assets panel. He is also a Chartered Manager and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.

Stewart has a proven track record of developing and implementing robust operational risk and control frameworks in asset managers, as well as handling Section 166 FCA requests and investigations. He is an industry speaker and a published author on CASS compliance best practices, operational risk management, and public speaking. Stewart is passionate about delivering the highest possible value to the firm’s clients, stakeholders, and regulators, while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Transformation, Regulatory and Operations Executive with a strong track record of leading high performing teams. A demonstrable history of cross-functional collaboration with global business leaders to shape and deliver compliant business strategies for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 businesses including digital solutions that make use of the latest technology. Skilled in transformation, operational readiness, governance and policy, international and cross-functional stakeholder management, leadership and advocacy.

Sought after speaker on matters of policy and technological innovation, most recently spoke at the Connect Global Group’s Automation and Innovation in Wealth Management Conference UK. This was a panel discussion centered around the use of technology such as AI in the Wealth Management arena and the regulatory implications of a more digital centered approach within the industry.

A vocal advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion; provides thought leadership to global businesses on matters of racial equity and anti racism. Sought after speaker on issues related to racial and gender diversity, equity and inclusion.