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I am focused on MAKING IT EASY FOR MY CUSTOMER TO SUCCEED. I am passionate about creating success all around me. My career path has led my on an amazing journey through R&D, Operations, Business Intelligence, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Business Development and now in Senior Leadership of a multi-billion dollar packaging company. This path has given me an understanding of the many challenges faced by all aspects of the businesses and allowed me to understand that everyone has their unique challenges. Born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri (USA) area I have three sons and a daughter (two sets of twins) and an amazing wife, Megan. Not much free time but I do enjoy playing and coaching soccer (thats football for all the non-Americans) and DIY.

Federico Iaschi is a multilingual Information Security Director at Starling Bank, with over 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. He specialises in cyber security resilience and observability, focusing on building robust practices to proactively identify and mitigate risks across diverse systems. As a recognised speaker and author, Federico holds various certifications, including CISSP, CISM, and CCISO, highlighting his deep expertise in information security and risk management. His strategic insights are essential for navigating the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and resilience in the financial services sector.

Taedza Ratuschny is a food application technologist at Gelita, specializing in the development of collagen-based ingredients for the beverage industry. With a solid background in product and process engineering, she brings a practical and research-driven approach to innovation in functional ingredients. She consistently integrates science-based technologies that effectively align the needs of manufacturers with the expectations of today’s health-conscious consumers.

Mandy leads consumer lifestyle content at Stylus, a remit that comprises food & beverage as well as hospitality & leisure, consumer attitudes, and technology. A prolific writer, editor, content strategist and innovation expert, Mandy is passionate about helping brands achieve their commercial ambitions while also making a positive impact.

A seasoned public speaker, Mandy has unveiled fresh trends intelligence at events including SXSW London, The World Retail Congress and Food Matters Live. You’ll also find her insights featured in the press, in publications like The Times, HuffPost, and Food & Beverage Magazine.

Blaine is a strategic leader with more than 18 years of experience working in the biopharmaceutical industry, primarily focused on Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), regulatory affairs and global regulatory strategy. She provides strategic solutions and services to emerging biopharma companies from concept to commercialization. She has leveraged her regulatory expertise to support a wide variety of therapeutic treatments (small molecules, antibodies, recombinant proteins, cell and gene therapies, drug/device combination products) designed to treat a broad array of diseases and conditions (hematology, oncology, autoimmune, ophthalmic, cardiovascular, endocrine, pulmonary, CNS, anti-viral, metabolic, dermatology, rare diseases, etc.).

Having joined Syneos in 2021, Natalia brings 15 years of experience in medical education and scientific strategy, combining clinical expertise as a medical doctor with extensive medical communications knowledge

Natalia’s focus is on the development of innovative scientific communication strategies that translate complex scientific data into engaging and impactful content for healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.

She is passionate about democratising scientific evidence and ensuring that scientific communications address real-world clinical challenges and patient needs.

As a global insights manager at Kerry, Christina creates actionable insights that fuel successful innovation. With over 10 years of experience in the food industry, she has developed a keen understanding of the consumer research, needs, preferences and behaviours that shape the global food and drink industry. She has a passion for design thinking, innovation, foresight, and trends.