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With over 20 years’ experience in the payments sector, Ed is responsible for driving the strategic development and execution of the payments business segment for the EMEA line of business.  Having worked at leading IT software and service companies for projects in over 30 countries, Ed has held a number of global strategy, product and client management roles with PwC, First Data Corporation, Pepper Consultants and Hewlett-Packard.  Ed is passionate about helping financial institutions and corporates to better power and protect their payments and financial messaging

Bill Edelman, is a medical device industry executive with over 40 years experience and currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Highland Instruments, Inc., (neurostimulation), Paragonix Technologies, Inc., (organ transport systems), and Corsens (cardiac monitoring). Mr Edelman serves as a member of the Advisory Council for the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY).

Mr. Edelman previously served as CEO for ETView, Ltd., (TASE: ETVW) (airway management) acquired by Ambu A/S(CPH:AMBU-B) September 2016, member of the Screening Committee for Medical Devices for Mass Medical Angels, Chairman of the Board for Vitathreads LLC, (aesthetics wound repair), NewVert, Ltd., (spinal implants), Flexicath, Ltd., (IV catheterization), Board Member for MindChild Medical, Inc., (non-invasive fetal monitoring), PolyTouch, Ltd., (general surgical instrumentation) (acquired by Covidien in 2011), Stimatix GI, Ltd., (ostomy products), Medivalve, Ltd., (percutaneous aortic valve placement), Cardioflow, Ltd., (embolic protection) and Leviticus Cardio, Ltd., (cardiac assist power systems). Mr. Edelman has also served a Advisor on the Heathcare Board, for Northeast Securities, Inc., and Advisor to First Light Bioscienses, Inc. (automated medical diagnostic products).

Vinit currently serves as Senior Technology Advisor (San Francisco/Bay Area) for the Technology Scouting & Venturing group at ExxonMobil. Prior to this role, he served as the Senior Manager for Data & Analytics at ExxonMobil Information Technology – heading up operations in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and enterprise data. During his 25+ years at ExxonMobil, Vinit has held a variety of global computing positions supporting the Exploration Company, R&D organizations, Chemical manufacturing organization, Fuels Retail Operations and Upstream Financials. Extensive experience with IT service delivery via global business support centers. Vinit has served as the IT Audit Manager for ExxonMobil. As founder of techSpring innovation, he has a passion for the process of innovation.

Vinit received a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Sciences degree (Physics, Chemistry, Math) from the University of Delhi. He was recognized with an Oklahoma State University – Hall of Fame (Distinguished Alumni Award) in 2016. He has published research in the field of Temporal Databases, and 3D Printing applications. He has delivered industry presentations in the field of analytics and innovation in bricks and mortar organizations. His interests include research work with MIT on collaborative innovation networks. He serves on the Wake Forest Business School Board for graduate work in Analytics, as well as on the Tableau Industry Advisory Board. Vinit has a keen interest in Standard Oil & ExxonMobil history – he has conducted history seminars in 10 countries.

A seasoned financial services professional with experience in managing risk in different parts of the globe. Hugo is currently responsible for the management of credit risk appetite for the retail portfolio at BOI UK, alongside portfolio insights, debt management strategies, MI and credit forecasting tools, using technologies and data in ways to bring to the forefront emerging risks and mitigating strategies. Hugo is passionate about leadership, innovation and analytics and focused on driving long term stakeholder relationships.