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Benoît Duculot graduated from ESA Business School in Belgium, and began his career in the hygiene industry in 2004. Over the years, he has held various positions, including Business Developer and Application Specialist, gaining diverse experience in industrial hygiene challenges across multiple sectors.

Today, Benoit holds a position focused on Innovation and Technical Expertise in biofilm control. In this role, he drives the eco-design of environmentally responsible solutions that combine high effectiveness in biofilm prevention, detection, and removal with a reduced environmental footprint. His work aims to deliver robust hygiene performance while optimizing the use of resources, limiting chemical and energy consumption, and contributing to sustainable practices that preserve environmental integrity for future generations.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous industrial cases where microbiological deviations could not be effectively detected or prevented using standard routine methods. To address these challenges, he promoted alternative identification techniques beyond conventional tools and integrated innovative cleaning and disinfection solutions specifically targeting biofilms. His objective is to strengthen process control, enhance microbial risk management, and contribute to more sustainable and resilient hygiene systems.

Since joining GlobalData, Magda has been creating FMCG content on a cross-sector basis including case studies and syndicated projects on product innovations and emerging market trends. Being a part of the Consumer Division, she specializes in packaging, foodservice and consumer goods industries. Magda holds an BSc Honours in Economics and MSc in Economic Policy and Analysis.

Mirko Markovic is the Growth Countries Sales Manager and International Key Account Manager at E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions GmbH (EIS). He plays a leading role in E.ON EIS by helping businesses around the world transition to sustainable energy. With extensive experience in international energy sales, EIS and Mirko helps large companies navigate the challenges of lowering carbon emissions, ensuring energy security and meeting new regulations.

He is particularly skilled at balancing technical infrastructure needs with financial goals in the projects. Mirko provides custom plans that cover every stage of a project. At EIS, his work focuses on, from the initial design and financing to long term operations. Together we’re delivering “Energy as a Service” models that help businesses cut costs while significantly reducing their environmental impact. By building strong international partnerships, Mirko helps organizations turn sustainability into a real competitive advantage. He is dedicated to creating future proof energy solutions that work for both the planet and our business.

As a Business Development Leader, Michael drives Decom Engineering’s global commercial strategy and regional growth across the globe. He leads high-value tendering and multimillion-pound wins, managing a global team to deliver scalable market expansion and board-level strategic insight”

Experience
Accomplished, trilingual MD, PhD clinical oncologist with 18+ years of PHARMA / CRO in different countries.
Deep knowledge in Medical Affairs and Clinical Research and development, specifically clinical trials Phase I
included first in human through Phase IV
> Skilled professional in complex aspect of oncology and molecular genetics, gastrointestinal (gastric cancer, CRC
and HCC), genitourinary cancer, skin cancer and Immunotherapy including CAR-T cell, CAR NK-cell and others)
> Prior to joining PAREXEL, roles included serving as a Senior Oncology / Hematology medical manager in Ely Lilly,
GlaxoSmithKline, ROCHE and as a Latin America Medical Scientific Liaison ASCI (Antigen Specific Cancer
Immunotherapies) for GlaxoSmithKline
> Immediate roles prior to Parexel included 2 years as Oncology / Hematology Associate Medical Director at IQVIA

Expertise
> Expertise in a variety of solid tumors indications (gastrointestinal, genitourinary and skin cancer) and immuno-
oncology and Cell & Gene therapy
> Provide scientific and strategic guidance, training and advice
> Published author in several clinical literature citations in PubMed and other short contributions in oncology books
including update and reviews

Education
> Educate and training as a Clinical Oncologist in Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)
PhD in molecular oncology in Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cientificas (IVIC)