With a background in Telecommunications Engineering, Paolo has focused on distributed technologies and large-scale software architectures for over a decade. Since 2019, he has worked on the practical adoption of Data Mesh across major enterprises, guiding both the organizational transitions and the technical foundations required for sustainable decentralization.
This hands-on experience led Paolo to co-found Witboost, where he is the CTO. Under his technical leadership, the platform has become a key enabler for Data Product Management and computational governance, helping global organizations manage and scale their data ecosystems effectively.
Today, he remains committed to advancing Data Product practices, helping teams transform complex data architectures into manageable, high-quality assets through automation and modern governance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE Clinical Trials Financial Management Software / Clinical Trial Data Analytics/ Healthcare IT using AI/NLP/ML | Revenue Cycle Management | Population Health Management | Care Management | Value-Based Care | Healthcare IT Pricing | Business Intelligence and Healthcare Analytics
Simran Rohra leads end-to-end proof-of-concept projects and drives collaboration between startups and corporate teams to solve real operational challenges in logistics and supply chains. Her work spans venture scouting, trend research, and ecosystem engagement, with a focus on automation, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Prior to DHL, she worked across corporate innovation hubs and an industrial drone startup. Simran is passionate about translating innovation into execution and building strong collaborative partnerships.
Keith Edwards is the Chief Executive Officer at Casterbridge. He is a Fellow of the Securities Institute and a Chartered Financial Planner. He continues to support the Securities Institute exam programme, works with a number of charities as well as being a long-standing non-exec director outside of Casterbridge. He has worked within investment management for over 25 years, both as investment manager and an operationally focussed director. Keith is keen to develop the next generation of investment management professionals and maintain a space for the bespoke, personal service clients value
Linda Schwär has over 8 years of experience in the measurement industry, where she has held various marketing and sales roles with a focus on cold chain solutions for the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently, she serves as Head of Sales, Life Sciences EMEA for Sensitech, a part of Carrier’s Climate Solutions Transportation business.
Steve is a Lead Analyst within Global Data’s Financial Services Practice responsible for Fintech and Thematic content. His research covers all areas of digital transformation strategy from both a customer and technology perspective, with a particular focus on disruptive new business models. Prior to GD, Steve spent time at Forrester and Gartner, and within Strategy roles at Lloyds bank.
