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Jenny Boyd Ph.D is the author of It’s Not Only Rock’n’Roll, a book in which 75 of the world’s most iconic musicians reveal their thoughts on creating music. She has probed the minds of legends such as Eric Clapton, Don Henley, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and many more; delving into the drive to create; the importance of nurturing creativity; the role of unconscious influences and the effects of chemicals and drugs on the creative process. As a result of...
Martyn Newman is a clinical psychologist specialising in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Mindfulness. He is author of the best selling book Emotional Capitalists and coauthor of the Emotional Capital Report™ – the global benchmark for measuring EQ and leadership performance – and the Emotional Intelligence Sports Inventory – the world’s first psychological inventory to measure how EQ supports elite sports performance. Martyn Newman received his PhD from the University of Sydney and holds an MA from GTU at the University of...
Tamara Lohan is Founder and CEO of Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel booking specialists. An entrepreneur with a background in marketing and technology, she co-founded Mr & Mrs Smith with her husband James, and has been responsible for evolving the company’s digital infrastructure ever since. Pivoting from publishing house to online travel agent in 2005, as CTO Tamara Lohan oversaw the development of Mr & Mrs Smith’s in-house booking engine and proprietary availability-management systems, apps and Alexa voice skill....
Born in Oban on the stunning west coast of Scotland in 1982, Susie demonstrated an early passion and talent for motorsport, starting out as many of her racing contemporaries did – on the karting scene. In 1996, aged just 13, she was named British Kart Racing Driver of the Year. With an impressive title under her belt and a clear taste for success, Susie then went on to win her first 24Hr Middle East Kart Championship and the Scottish Junior...
The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable was Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade (2010-2015). He was Member of Parliament for Twickenham 1997-2015; deputy leader of the Lib Dems 2007-2010 and shadow chancellor 2003-2010. He was the leader of the Liberal Democrats 2017-2019. Vince Cable read Natural Sciences and Economics at Cambridge University, where he was President of the Union, followed by a PhD at Glasgow University. From 1966 to 1968 he was Treasury...
Nick Webb is a Number One Bestselling Author and one of the most popular keynote speakers in the world. Nick specializes in speaking about the future of Innovation, Healthcare, Future Trends, Workplace Dynamics, Leadership, and Technology. Additionally, Nick serves as the CEO of LeaderLogic, LLC, a Management Consulting Firm that offers consulting services to top brands. He collaborates closely with boards of directors of multibillion-dollar companies, aiding them in constructing future-ready organizations. Nick’s career began as a successful technologist, where he...
Janan Ganesh is a columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times. He writes about international affairs, as well as the domestic politics of the US and the UK. Regular themes include: the US-China rivalry, Brexit and its aftermath, Donald Trump’s potential future presidency, the future of Keir Starmer, the west’s reaction to the Ukraine war, the challenge to the European Union from within and without, the rising importance of Southeast Asia, the “axis” of autocratic nations and...
Philippe Bourguignon is a partner of Revolution, created by Steve Case to invest and build disruptive, innovative companies that offer more choice, convenience, and control for both consumers and businesses. He is responsible for a portfolio of company’s where Revolution has invested: Vinfolio, Framebridge, BusBud, SRS Acquiom and Cava Grill. Philippe Bourguignon is also partner and vice chairman of Revolution Places, a company that is creating a new model for travel and tourism that promotes and encourages a healthy lifestyle, Philippe establishe...
Ken Segall is the design and creativity guru who named the i-Mac and initiated the "i-frenzy". He is author of New York Times Best Seller Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s Success. Having worked for iconic brands including IBM, BMW, Intel and Dell, he developed a strong working relationship with Steve Jobs, first at NeXT and then at Apple. He led the team that created Apple's renowned Think Different campaign, embracing Jobs' 'simplicity' principle and saving Apple from near-extinction in...
Jean-Christophe Bonis is founder, partner and head of research and strategy of Oxymore Inc. Previously, he was a business model analyst for 8 years for hedge funds in Europe and the US where he was in charge of the analysis of technologies in startups private equity. He is competent across all technology sectors, exploring topics such as robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, autonomous cars, artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, big data, 3D printing, digital learning, internet of things, fintech and augmented reality.
Rüdiger Grube is one of Germany’s most recognised leaders. He was Chief Executive and Chairman of the Management Board of Deutsche Bahn AG from 2009 to 2017 and is the designated Chairman of the Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG HHLA which is among Europe’s leading port logistics companies. After technical training in metal aircraft construction at Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm, Grube went on to study automotive engineering and aircraft construction at the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, graduating as a qualified...
Ola Rosling is a statistician and President of the Gapminder Foundation which he founded together with his father Hans Rosling and his wife Anna Rosling Rönnlund. The Foundation focuses on changing global quality of life. From 1999 Rosling lead the development of the Trendalyzer software, which was acquired by Google in 2007 where he and his wife turned it into the Google Motion Chart. As Product Manager for Google Public Data, Rosling then democratised access to Public Statistics by integrating official...
Fleur Pellerin is a French politician and founder of Korelya Capital. Fleur Pellerin became a magistrate and an advisor at the Court of Auditors in the early 2000s. In addition to which, she worked for the UN as an external auditor. This position allowed her to travel to New York, Iraq and Geneva. From 2010-12, she was president of Club XXIe Siècle, an association dedicated to diversity and equal opportunities. Fleur Pellerin’s political career began when she joined Lionel Jospin’s campaign team...
Lucy Alexander is a journalist and newsreader, best known for her news reading roles on London Tonight, the ITV News Channel and Sky News. She has also presented the IT and Technology series eLife on CNBC Europe. Lucy has worked with various corporate clients including Sony, Samsung, BT, Nestle and Renault – chairing debates and hosting conferences. She is well briefed on current affairs and is adept at rapidly digesting information, analysing it and making it understandable to the viewer or audience. Lucy...
Professor Sir Muir Gray has worked in the Public Health Service Sector, in England since 1972. Sir Muir is currently an Executive Director of the Oxford Value and Stewardship Programme, Director of The Optimal Ageing Programme, and Founding Director of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). Sir Muir’s work focuses on increasing value for populations and patients by systems design and culture change. Sir Muir has worked in the Public Health Service in England since 1972. He has carried out...
Dr. Yasmin mentor leaders on a transformative journey to embrace moments of pause, reflection and continuous growth, leveraging the science of emotional intelligence to optimize their performance. With 27 years of dedicated experience in education and executive leadership development, including groundbreaking roles as the first woman Dean in the private higher education in Oman and later as a senior advisor heading the national leadership development center in the country, Dr. Yasmin bring a wealth of expertise to every endeavor. Additionally, Dr....