Archives: Speakers

Darren Swift is a Senior Customer Engineer at Google Cloud Security, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. With a 17-year career as a highly technical pre-sales professional, he has a proven track record of establishing and growing the UKI presence for emerging technologies at companies including Google, Rubrik, Zerto, EMC, and Autodesk.

Caitlin Minton-Smith has over 15 years of experience in the life sciences industry and extensive expertise in online, print, and visual media communication. In her current role as senior product marketing manager, she is responsible for creating go-to-market strategies, developing product positioning, crafting messaging, and executing strategic marketing campaigns and has been directly involved in the launch of several MasterControl products. Minton-Smith brings comprehensive product, market, and customer knowledge to deliver innovative solutions to deeply rooted problems and strives to empower cross-functional teams to maximize success.

Adrienne Mendoza is the Chief Operating Officer of BBG Advanced Therapies, a mission-driven, nonprofit organization working to redefine how patients access life-saving cell and gene therapies. She is leading efforts to challenge outdated models and remove the barriers that limit access to these treatments. With a background spanning pharmaceutical operations, advanced therapies, quality and regulatory systems, healthcare administration, and systemic change, Adrienne is reshaping how the industry thinks about scalability, infrastructure, and equitable access. Her goal is simple but urgent: dismantle logistical barriers and bring cell and gene therapies within reach for more patients, regardless of geography.

Michele Biamonte is the Global Mobil Industrial Brand Manager, and is responsible for global brand strategies for Mobil industrial lubricants.

David Kurtz is Director of Research & Analysis for Construction, Mining and Energy at GlobalData, and is responsible for all of the company’s published data and insights on these sectors. He joined the company from Datamonitor in 2013, where he spent 10 years based in London leading the Energy and Utilities business unit, before moving to Sydney in 2004 to head up the Asia Pacific operations, managing all research, analysis and sales and in the region.

Lin Wang is the Technology Solutions Principal for Industrial Lubricants at Mobil and oversees industrial product development. She received a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and her main research interests include varnish control, wear performance, and energy efficiency of hydraulic oil.

Judi Hall is Vice President of Clinical Services at Alimentiv, a global CRO advancing science in gastrointestinal diseases. With a background in data sciences, biostatistics, and clinical operations, she leads initiatives to modernize data strategy and integrate advanced analytics into trials. Judi is passionate about building teams and systems that ensure data integrity, accelerate insights, and improve outcomes for patients.

Sustainability professional with 10+ years of experience in ESG reporting, stakeholder engagement, purpose-driven brand strategy and consulting. Currently at Trivium Packaging, leads sustainability reporting (CDP, GRI, CSRD) and thought leadership initiatives, helping to position the company as a relevant player driving circular economy practices. Previously at HEINEKEN, managed communications for the company’s global “Brew a Better World” strategy, aligning messaging with corporate sustainability goals.

Leads strategy and business development at Trivium Packaging, driving growth and positioning the company for its next phase of expansion. Passionate about spotting niche opportunities early and helping bring new products to life. Brings a background in strategy consulting at KPMG, combining analytical rigor with a hands-on approach to turning ideas into successful launches.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and an MBA, with extensive executive and director-level experience across the mining and energy sectors. His career spans commodities including zinc, lead, iron ore, copper, bauxite, gold, silver, mineral sands, and coal. He specialises in strategic and business planning, delivering safe, low-cost, and operationally optimal solutions that maximise asset and process value. With direct involvement in three world-class greenfield start-ups, complemented by consulting expertise, Chris brings proven ability to translate strategy into viable, achievable project solutions.