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Elbia Gannoum has a Doctorate in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2003), a Masters in Economics from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (1999), and a degree in Economic Science from the Federal University of Uberlândia (1997). She has been ABEEÓLICA – Associação Brasileira de Energia Eólica (the Brazilian Wind Energy Association) CEO since Setember 2011. As ABEEólica ́s CEO, she has been active in strengthening the sustainable growth of wind energy, which is now the second largest source of electric energy in Brazil since 2019. Elbia is recognized as an opinion-forming voice in the electric sector, with a constant presence in media and specialized media outlets, as well as publishing articles frequently. Since May 2020, Elbia is vice president representing associations on the GWEC Board.

Ali Aboosi has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. He joined Chromalox in 2010 as an Application Engineer, designing heating solutions for clients from varied industries and countries. In 2012, he transitioned over to the compact heat exchanger industry for 5 year at a British company. In 2017, he returned to Chromalox for a Business Development role based in London, UK and since 2018 he has been living in Oslo, Norway with focus on the Nordics and Baltic States market.

Novotech is internationally recognized as the leading regional full-service contract research organization (CRO) in Asia-Pacific. Novotech has been instrumental in the success of over a thousand Phase I – IV clinical trials for biotechnology companies and has a unique capability in offering expert global product development and regulatory affairs consulting to support global programs.

Isabel Gomez is the Global Marketing Manager of the Nutraceutical Division of Lubrizol Life Science Health.  Isabel has 10+ years of experience in B2B marketing in several FMCG industries such as cosmetics, foods and pharma. Based in Spain, she is an enthusiastic marketing professional with a great understanding of the business needs and international mind-set. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico, a Master’s Degree in Cosmetics Science from Centro de Estudios Superiores de la Industria Farmaceutica and a Master’s Degree in Marketing Management from INSA, Business, Marketing & Communication School.