Archives: Speakers

Derek Grimes is the Executive Vice President of Global Clinical Research at QPS Holdings, LLC, where he leads global Phase I–IV clinical operations and strategic partnerships. With over two decades of experience in clinical research, Derek has built and managed large-scale programs across the US, Europe, and APAC, specializing in oncology and early-phase drug development. Before joining QPS, he held senior leadership roles in academic and industry settings, where he focused on operational excellence, innovation in clinical trial execution, and global regulatory strategy. Derek is passionate about bridging US and APAC clinical research ecosystems to accelerate global drug development.

Anna Park is the Industry Affairs Manager at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). She is based at the country office of the Republic of Korea in Seoul.
IATA is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 300 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. In her role, Anna looks after industry advocacy affairs, IATA’s product and service delivery to Air Cargo dedicated to certification, digitalization (One Record), and data solutions, as well as Customer Experience such as One ID initiative in the Korean market.
A key focus of her portfolio is supporting member airlines and aviation stakeholders in promoting global standards and practical solutions that enhance air cargo operations such as CEIV Pharma certification and the implementation of IATA guidelines that strengthen quality and compliance across the cargo supply chain. Anna has enriched experience over 17 years in the aviation industry including a 9-year stint at their Asia-Pacific regional office in Singapore and has been with IATA since 2008

Abdel is a Senior Solution Engineer at Smartsheet in London, with over 10 years of experience in customer engagement and SaaS products across EMEA. He holds a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Montpellier 1 and has worked in energy Forecasting, Business Intelligence, and Retail Data Software. Abdel has supported major clients like EDF, Deutsche Bank, Monoprix, and L’Oréal. He is also the Chairman of FC Vauvert (France), reflecting his passion for football.

Nick brings deep experience in quantifying Smartsheet’s transformative impact on its customers’ priorities. As a member of the Customer Outcomes organization, Nick focuses on providing industry insights, value perspectives, outcome success stories, and journey roadmaps with Enterprises in the EMEA Region.

Thomas Schmale is Global Solution Manager in the Industry Business Unit Financial Services at SAP. Prior to SAP, Thomas was Project Manager Insider Trading at the BaFin and Project Manager Central Risk Engine as well as Quant for Risk and Instrument Model Validation at Commerzbank. He has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.

As EY’s Global Insurance Leader, Isabelle leads a team of over 18,000 industry professionals committed to helping insurers transform and reshape their business models through EY audit, business consulting, tax and corporate finance services. She has over 30 years of experience working with large financial services organizations. Previously, she held the role of Assurance Managing Partner for EY EMEIA Financial Services and the role of Global Assurance COO based.

Birgit is an executive security professional with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Before becoming the VP of Strategic Compliance & Trust Office, she held various other leadership roles at SAP in the security and compliance space.  She is also a guest lecturer on Cybersecurity at Cooperative State University (DHBW) Mannheim. Her expertise include security awareness, data protection, and learning management.

Victoria Butt serves as an Account Executive at ThreatSpike, a leader in integrated cybersecurity and managed IT solutions. With professional experience spanning cybersecurity consulting and technology sales, Victoria supports hospitality organisations in achieving robust, unified IT and security infrastructures powered by proprietary technology and expert management.