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Working with the Haas F1 Team since 2015, Peter Crolla has established himself as a dedicated and highly collaborative Team Manager operating at the pinnacle of world motorsport. He is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of America’s only Formula 1 team and has helped to establish its reputation as a strong challenger. After obtaining a Higher National Diploma in Motorsports Engineering & Management at the University of Central Lancashire, Peter went on to complete a Bachelor of Engineering in Motorsports...
Kevin O’Leary’s success story began in his native Canada, “with a big idea and zero cash.” In 1986, he founded SoftKey Software Products, later to be called The Learning Company, in his Toronto basement. Under O’Leary’s leadership, the company became a giant in its sector before it was acquired for $4.2 billion. In 2000, O’Leary founded O’Leary Ventures, a generalist venture capital investment platform that has since invested in start-ups and early-stage companies across virtually every sector. In 2003, he...
Erica has over 25 years of learning and development and apprenticeships experience with some of the UK’s best-known brands such as LV=, British Gas, Specsavers and Virgin. Erica’s area of specialism is AI and future skills. Erica speaks about this in her TEDx talk, ‘Reforming Education through the Digital First Mindset’, and in her courses as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. She is passionate about driving human collaborations with tech. Examples are the ‘AI for the Average Joe’ podcast show, making the...
Mayada was selected by the French Foreign Ministry to represent Sudanese youth at the Paris Conference for Sudan in 2021, where she addressed French President Emmanuel Macron and emphasized the important role of the youth in facilitating a democratic transition and enacting political and economic change. Mayada has also represented Sudanese women at the Generation Equality Forum, where she addressed the importance of integrating immigrant women and youth in societies and communities across France, afterwards she took part in advising...
Natalia Cohen knows first-hand what it takes to chart a course and execute a plan in a high performing team. In January 2016, she became part of the first all-female team to row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Natalia and the crew completed the extraordinary challenge setting two world records and gaining an international following. This was a journey of just under 9,000 miles from San Francisco, USA to Cairns, Australia in a 29ft ocean rowing boat. The expedition was not...
Lars Hamberg is a founder, investor, finance industry expert, and pioneer in AI-driven prediction modeling from unstructured data. He has founded businesses in analytics, asset management, AI, and IT software. His areas of focus include investing, trading, AI/ML, prediction modeling, statistical arbitrage, ETFs, derivatives, global macro strategy, and language models. Lars Hamberg is the co-founder and former CEO of Gavagai, a language AI company, which launched the world’s first commercial large language model and was awarded the Stockholm Chamber of...
Alex Dawson was a police officer until 3rd December 2023 when he was medically retired due to a diagnosis of chronic PTSD. Having been a Detective Sergeant for 20 of those 25 years he saw the worst sights, investigated the worst crimes and had to deliver the worst news. A lot of this now sits in a box in his head and when he is triggered, the box opens and he has to deal with what comes out. This led to...
Idalin McKenzie is an accomplished finance and transformation executive renowned for her strategic insight, innovation prowess, and risk management and governance skills. She boasts over two decades of leadership experience across diverse sectors, from professional services to energy, crown corporations to utilities, retail to real estate, and beyond. Idalin has left an indelible mark on organizations in the public, private and social sectors. A seasoned entrepreneur, Idalin's journey encompasses founding, transforming, and exiting several businesses. Currently, she is the managing director...
Dr. Amanda Potter is on a mission to transform how organisations optimise their greatest asset: their people. As the founder and CEO of Zircon Management Consulting Limited, a premier global talent consultancy, and co-founder of BeTalent Limited, a trailblazing platform for talent assessment and development, Dr. Amanda has led the charge in revolutionising how businesses approach talent management. Her expertise as an Executive Coach has propelled clients such as Santander, Global Payments, William Hill 888, Brooks Macdonald, Philips, AtkinsRéalis, Environment Agency,...
Jacqueline O’Donovan OBE is a globally recognised entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and philanthropist, best known for her transformative impact on the waste management industry and her long-standing commitment to environmental progress. Over a 38-year tenure as Managing Director of O’Donovan Waste, she grew the family business into a multi-million-pound enterprise, becoming a leading authority on tackling the environmental challenges associated with poor waste management and pollution. In 2023, Jacqueline successfully sold O’Donovan Waste to a Swedish conglomerate, marking...
Once named one of the World’s Top 5 Most Notorious Hackers after breaking into a nuclear weapons facility and then working covertly for the US DoD and FBI for a number of years, Greg van der Gaast is not short of humorous and engaging stories. More importantly, his simple yet powerful anecdotes have captivated audiences from security practitioners to boardroom executives. He is the best-Selling Author of “Rethinking InfoSec” and “What We Call Security”, a former CISO and Chief Technologist at...
Paris Norriss is not just an adventurer -he's a living testament to the power of grit. As a Dubai based TV personality, extreme athlete, and keynote speaker, Paris has built his career on mental resilience, relentless drive, and the ability to push beyond limits. From navigating high-risk filming environments to conquering some of the world's toughest endurance challenges, he has mastered the art of thriving under pressure. Paris is best known for hosting and producing high-adrenaline adventure shows. "...
Matthew Blakemore is a prominent figure in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), acclaimed for his expertise in digital transformation and AI strategy. Celebrated for his innovative contributions, he has been honoured with the U.K. Business Award for ‘Tech Visionary’. His strategic involvement in the Advisory Committee of the Innovate UK Bridge AI Program, backed by a £100M UK Government Fund to enhance AI adoption across diverse sectors, highlights his key role in advancing AI technology. Additionally, Matthew is a prolific...
Alan Smithson, a devoted father, visionary founder, and forward-thinking futurist, dedicates his life to inspiring and enlightening individuals towards socially, economically, and environmentally responsible actions. Renowned for his innovative creations, Alan spearheads a suite of cutting-edge tools revolutionizing various industries. Among his groundbreaking inventions are METAVRSE , a pioneering 3D creation engine tailored for the spatial web, TheMall, acclaimed as the globe's largest virtual shopping destination, and Meetopia, an avant-garde virtual collaboration platform. Complementing these ventures are Your Director AI, an...
Fabrice Bernhard is the CTO of Theodo, a leading technology consultancy he cofounded with Benoît Charles-Lavauzelle and scaled from $1 million in revenue and 10 people in 2012 to $100 million in revenue and 700 people in 2022. He is also the coauthor with Benoît of The Lean Tech Manifesto, a book capturing their experience of scaling an organisation while maintaining an Agile culture using Lean Thinking and technology. Theodo was featured in the “FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies” and...
A 25-year media and fashion veteran who pivoted her career into climate-focused innovation and tech for apparel and textiles. As well as board advisory roles ( technology, charitable and NGO’s), she also partakes in public speaking engagements; as a moderator, panellist and keynote speaker. This magnetic polymath has a red thread of disruption weaving throughout her career, spanning publications in every continent: 51 titles worldwide, published in Russian, Japanese and Turkish, working alongside household name legacy media to global digital...