Senior led, execution & outcome focused advisory
PoE Advisory supports private equity firms, family offices, asset managers and portfolio businesses through periods of transition, growth and performance pressure. Every engagement is led and delivered by experienced senior operators.
Our PoE advisory team includes some of the world's most senior C-suite business advisors now offering their services in a leaner and smarter way.
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Senior Executives and Operators in the PoE Advisory network globally
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Every engagement led and delivered by a senior operator, not a junior team
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Specialist practice areas across governance, leadership and growth strategy for investors and portfolio businesses
WHAT WE DO
Three practice areas built for the demands of investors and portfolio businesses.
We work where governance, leadership and strategic direction intersect with the practical realities of value creation.
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Governance for Value Creation
We implement governance structures to improve accountability, sharpen decision-making and increase visibility over performance during periods of transformation and growth.
Governance diagnostics and design
Performance oversight
Execution discipline
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Interim & Fractional Leadership
Senior operators who step into leadership roles during transition, integration or turnaround giving access to proven capability without the delay or commitment of a permanent hire.
Interim executives
Fractional leadership
Transformation support
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Growth Stage Strategy
We help growth businesses strengthen strategic direction, organisational structure and commercial foundations so they can scale with greater clarity, control and investor readiness.
Growth planning
Commercial strategy
Operating model design
WHY US
What makes us different from every other advisory firm
We work where governance, leadership and strategic direction intersect with the practical realities of value creation.
Grey Hair in Every Room
We are senior experts with real-world experience who have seen the challenges before and know how to solve them.
Human Led
We build close, trusted relationships and tailor our approach to the specific needs of every client every time.
Executives and Operators
We are executives and operators, not theoretical strategists. Our advice is grounded in what actually works in practice.
Technology Enabled
We use data, analytics and digital tools to improve insight, speed and decision-making without letting technology drive the relationship.
100% Outcome Focused
We are relentlessly focused on outcomes, aligning every engagement to measurable value creation, growth and execution.
No Pyramids
Work directly with senior professionals who deliver faster, more practical and more effective results no expensive layers.
“Engaging with PoE gives you access to the top 1% of executives and operators in the world, combined with a powerful, interdisciplinary eco-system designed to unlock strategic clarity, financial strength, and cultural impact.”
- Christopher Nielsen (CEO, Founder)
Advisors
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Glenn Grejs Jørgensen
Denmark
Glenn Grejs Jørgensen is a highly experienced finance professional with over 25 years in finance, accounting, and consulting. He has held significant roles such as CFO, COO, and Finance Manager, with a strong focus on operational team management, ERP implementations, and process optimization.
Glenn's expertise spans multiple industries, including logistics, healthcare, fitness, and agriculture. He is proficient in various ERP systems, particularly Dynamics 365, and has extensive experience in statutory reporting, compliance, and risk management.
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Atul Monga
United Kingdom
Over 30 years of hands-on experience combining industry, advisory, transaction and board level roles. Worked across large, early-stage/high-growth, mid-market and multi-national businesses in both regulated and un-regulated environments.
Commercial and finance background in lending, asset management, technology businesses and energy/services businesses, with corporate finance experience across services, fintech/payments, software, data, financial services and energy sectors.
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Lotta Wikner
Sweden
With more than 20 years of experience Lotta Wikner is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience as a CFO and strategic advisor in both startup ventures and multinational corporations.
With a proven track record in financial strategy, SaaS transformation, and high-growth businesses. Lotta is highly skilled in managing operational and strategic finance, M&A evaluations, and leading transformational projects across the technology and financial industries.
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Emma Blackmore
United Kingdom
Emma is an accomplished marketing leader with over 15 years of international experience across B2B and B2C sectors. She specializes in full-stack marketing, customer experience, and integrated marketing strategy in diverse industries, including healthcare, fintech, retail, and professional services.
Emma is recognized as a growth partner for SMEs and startups, with a track record of successfully leading multi-channel campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and global initiatives.
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Colin Crawford
United Kingdom
Colin Crawford is a distinguished senior leader with over two decades of experience in driving strategic growth, operational efficiency, and transformational change within the human capital industry.
His innovative approach and leadership skills have propelled him to senior roles, including Global Chief Operating Officer at Project People Ltd., where he managed worldwide operations, Colin led the development of two offshore capability centers, drove significant business growth (£10m - £150m during tenure).
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Bob Sørensen
UAE
Bob Sørensen is a corporate transformation expert, innovation advisor, and strategy consultant with over 20 years of international experience driving organisational growth, turnaround strategies, and large-scale transformation programmes across sectors including financial services, telecoms, government, technology, and FMCG.
He has successfully led multi-billion-dollar carve-outs, enterprise restructuring initiatives, and regulatory implementation projects across the GCC and Europe.
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Annu Ansen
Finland
Annu Ansen is a very experienced fractional CFO, bringing a wealth of global experience from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to organizations ranging from complex multinationals to emerging startups.
She excels in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and ethical innovation.
As a former Area CFO at A.P. Moller-Maersk, Annu managed multi-billion-dollar budgets and led diverse international teams.
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Damien Montessuit
France / United Kingdom
Damien Montessuit is a skilled senior executive with over 25 years of experience in international sales, marketing, and business leadership across the IT, telecommunications, media, gaming, and entertainment sectors.
He has a proven track record of managing large teams and driving substantial revenue growth, with a deep expertise in cloud-based platforms and innovative customer experiences.
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Marc Boesman
The Netherlands
Marc Boesmans is a highly accomplished executive with over two decades of leadership experience in the financial services and IT industries.
Marc's career began in consultancy, where he quickly demonstrated his capacity for connecting business and IT.
His early experience laid the groundwork for a series of leadership roles, including Managing Director at ITDS, where he oversaw significant growth and advised top executives on critical change processes.
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Deborah Saunders
United Kingdom
Deborah Saunders is a seasoned brand management and strategy consultant with over 25 years of experience working with leading global brands across multiple sectors including Consumer, FinTech, Health & Wellness, Telco, Industrial, Energy, SaaS, and Professional Services.
Deborah has partnered with companies such as Procter & Gamble, Virgin Group, AT&T, Sainsbury's, Goodman Fielder, Cadbury, BP, T-Mobile, and Coca Cola.
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Ian Golding
United Kingdom
Ian is a global Chartered CIO (often Interim), Board Advisor, Investor, Advisory, Interim, Non Exec Director. Multi-sector. 20+ years global international experience at Executive (Board) level. Leading global organisations, multi$Bn revenue.
Senior equity partner experienced in global technology integration, and digital transformational programmes and numerous acquisitions through rapid company growth. Experienced as investor in PE / VC investment model. Active investor and entrepreneur mentor to help emerging businesses to advance and help grow the digital ecosystem.
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Julian Williams
United Kingdom
Julian Williams is a seasoned interim executive and transformational business leader with over 25 years of experience in M&A, post-merger integration, carve-outs, restructuring, and strategic growth consulting across private equity-backed ventures and multinational corporations.
He has led buy-and-build programmes, separation planning, and post-acquisition integrations across industries including manufacturing, property and facilities services, consumer goods, logistics, and eCommerce. His track record includes delivering 80%+ EBITDA uplifts, designing and executing carve-out strategies, leading digital and organisational change programmes, and preparing companies for successful exits.
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Jakob Bent Smed
Denmark / Greece
Jakob Bent Smed is an independent global ERP advisor and transformation consultant with over 20 years of experience helping organisations design, lead, and de-risk complex enterprise technology programs.
His expertise spans finance, manufacturing, and supply chain transformations across Europe, the US, and the Middle East, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, and AI-enabled process optimisation.
Jakob’s career includes more than 40 successful ERP engagements across industries such as life sciences, telecommunications, hearing technologies, and real estate.
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Eric Braune
United Kingdom
With over 20 years of experience, Eric is a proven leader in the tech, telecom, and AI sectors with deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, commercial alliances, and channel development. ,
A former Android Partnerships Director at Google, Eric played a central role in scaling the Android platform to hundreds of millions of users through multi-year alliances with top telecoms, OEMs, and automotive brands.
Eric has been responsible for generating over $450M/year in revenue, led transformative regional initiatives for Android at Google, and advised high-potential start-ups as an angel investor.
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Jessica Murray
Jersey
Director with a positive outlook, solution driven mindset and a practical approach. Recognised as a natural leader who seamlessly integrates an amiable attitude with almost 15 years in management and technology consulting across multiple industries.
Excels in scoping, investigation, and crafting tailored solutions. Adeptly incorporates Lean Six-Sigma practices for bottom-line benefits. Champions Inclusion & Diversity, she has lead knowledge-sharing endeavours across 26 entities in retail and consumer goods.
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Gregorio Uglioni
Switzerland
Gregorio Uglioni is an accomplished transformation executive and customer experience strategist with a proven track record of leading large-scale business and digital transformation programs across industries.
Gregorio brings over 15 years of experience in guiding organisations through complex transformations that deliver measurable impact.
Greg brings experience across consulting, healthcare, and financial services- where he has successfully delivered high-impact transformation programs and driven customer-first cultures.
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Ciaran Haughey
United Kingdom
Ciaran Haughey is an executive with over 30 years of experience in operations, strategy, and leadership across various industries.
Previously, Ciaran served as the Senior Director of International Operations at It Works!, where he was responsible for building and managing international operations with a $100M annual turnover.
Ciaran has held leadership positions at Barclays Insurance Dublin, including Director of Operations, IT, and HR, and Executive Director and Board member of three regulated companies.
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Callum Stuart
United Kingdom
Callum Stuart is an experienced technology consultant and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. He specializes in advising early to mid-stage tech companies on operations, finance, fundraising, product development, and technology.
Previously, Callum co-founded Mallzee Ltd, a successful fashion technology startup that raised over £5 million in equity finance and developed a widely popular consumer shopping app.
Callum's career includes significant roles in software development and technical consulting, notably as CTO and co-founder of Newbridge Green LTD and as Support & Installations Manager at Bloxx Ltd.
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Alexander Lauder
United Kingdom
Alexander Lauder is a transformation and operations executive with over 20 years of international experience across consulting, financial services, fintech, and start-ups.
With a career that spans blue-chip institutions and entrepreneurial ventures, Alexander brings a rare combination of enterprise discipline and start-up agility.
Alexander has held COO and Chief of Staff roles at fintech start-ups including MyTomorrow and Kyen Resources, scaling teams, driving regulatory readiness, and embedding ISO-aligned operational structures.
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Juliska Del Degan
Switzerland
Juliska Del Degan is a transformative, multilingual marketing executive with 30 years of international experience in B2B technology, SaaS, fintech, medtech, and construction materials.
As a proven C-level Go-To-Market (GTM) leader, she has successfully guided organizations through pivotal transitions - ranging from growth acceleration and brand repositioning to post-merger integration and private equity exits.
Renowned for her pragmatic, people-first leadership, Juliska excels in aligning Product, Sales, CX, and Marketing teams into high-performing ecosystems.
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Glenn Murphy
United Kingdom
Glenn Murphy is a commercially astute executive with over 25 years of experience in leading business transformations, technology strategy, investment operations, and global corporate functions within the wealth, asset, and investment management sectors.
With a proven track record in C-suite leadership roles, Glenn has successfully integrated new operating models, steered M&A initiatives totaling over $35 billion in AUM, and managed significant CAPEX and OPEX budgets. His expertise includes digitalization, risk management, regulatory compliance, and process optimization.
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Vikas Saggi
United Kingdom / UAE
Vikas Saggi is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience in P&L management and strategy consulting, specialising in strategy, M&A, commercial excellence, and value creation.
His expertise spans B2B services, technology-enabled services, software (including SaaS), and technology across developed and emerging markets.
Vikas Saggi combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive growth and enhance shareholder value.
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Jeroen Hendricks
Quater
Jeroen Hendriks is a seasoned technology executive and digital transformation leader with over 30 years of international experience driving enterprise-scale change across energy, financial services, retail, and government sectors. He has led complex digital programmes involving AI enablement, ERP harmonisation, Data and Analytics, in Europe and the Middle East.
A former Director at PwC and global service leader for Shell, Jeroen has managed platform service delivery for 160,000+ end users and directed cross-functional delivery teams of 100+ professionals.
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Theresa Tenneberg
Germany
Theresa is a digital executive and general manager with almost 20 years of experience. She has successfully led digital businesses, implemented digital & software products and initiatives, and guided companies through complex change processes, driven by a strong commercial and customer centric approach.
In roles such as Chief Digital Officer, SVP Product & Engineering, Business Unit Lead, Strategy & Innovation Manager and Management Consultant, Theresa has worked for corporations, SMEs, SaaS scale-ups, consultancies, and investors across Europe, USA, Asia.
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Helen Kronheim
United Kingdom
Helen Kronheim is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) with over 25 years of experience driving growth and transformation in both founder-led businesses and global corporations. Her expertise spans strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, and leveraging technology to optimize business processes.
Helen has held key leadership roles in technology, communications, IT services, manufacturing, and FMCG. She has a proven track record in scaling businesses, securing funding, implementing robust financial and operational systems.
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Marc Toumelin
France
With over 30 years of experience in the Information Technology and FMCG sectors, Marc has held senior leadership positions at companies such as Danone, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, ANSYS, and Dassault Systèmes.
As a seasoned expert in customer engagement, go-to-market (GTM) strategy, account planning, and sales enablement, Marc has driven success in CMO and sales leadership roles across Europe.
Marc helps companies improve their sales and marketing collaboration and build strong customer engagement plans that align with their business goals.
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Nicolas Ronco
Portugal
Nicolas Ronco is a globally recognized entrepreneur and consultant with over 25 years of leadership experience at the intersection of wellness, hospitality, technology, and media.
Founder of YeloSpa, he revolutionized urban wellness with his pioneering approach that combined reflexology, sleep therapy, and experiential design.
Nicolas has held leadership roles at major global companies including Time Warner, Trader Classified Media, and MakeMusic Inc., where he led initiatives ranging from IPOs and e-commerce strategy to product innovation and marketing for millions of users.
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John Liley
United Kingdom
John Liley is a Chartered Engineer and experienced Advisory Board Chair with a 30+ year career leading innovation-driven businesses across energy, deep tech, and industrial markets. His expertise spans commercialisation strategy, IP portfolio development, early-stage funding, and international market expansion.
Previously, John served as Commercial, Operations & IP Director at Zilift, a VC-backed deep tech firm acquired by Schlumberger. Over 11 years, he scaled Zilift’s IP portfolio from 20 to 70+ patents, led key commercial contracts worth over $7MH. He held leadership roles at Corac Group, Rolls-Royce, Saipem, and SBM Offshore.
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Hilla Ohayon
Israel
Hilla Ohayon is a dynamic business strategist and operational leader with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of product, technology, and business operations.
Hilla has built a career leading high-growth organizations, from global tech companies like Wix and AppsFlyer to fast-scaling startups - through operational transformation, strategic planning, and go-to-market excellence.
Hilla partners with startup and scale-up founders to define vision, build operational foundations, and drive measurable business results.
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Paul Stables
United Kingdom
Paul Staples is a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience spanning banking, fintech, embedded finance, and digital innovation.
His expertise includes developing scalable business models, transforming financial services through technology, and driving growth from concept to execution.
Paul has led high-performing teams across global markets and has been instrumental in scaling businesses in payments, securities services, banking as a service (BaaS), and venture capital-backed startups.
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Thomas Portmann
Switzerland
Dr. Thomas Portmann is a financial markets executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience spanning investment management, fund governance, digital transformation, and risk oversight.
Thomas served as COO/CFO of the Pension Fund of UBS, where he oversaw finance, IT, and investment operation.
He held senior leadership roles within UBS Asset Management and UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG, where he directed global product development, regulatory risk management, and high-value M&A transactions .
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Julia Payne
United Kingdom
Julia is an accomplished marketing strategist and leader, recognized for her significant contributions to business transformation and growth. With over 25 years of experience, Julia has a proven track record of increasing sales, reducing costs, and improving client retention. Her innovative strategies have driven business success across various industries, making her a sought-after advisor for B2B organizations.
Julia’s extensive experience and strategic acumen make her an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to enhance its marketing efforts and achieve sustainable growth.
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Mark Goddard
Switzerland
Mark Goddard’s career spans more than 20 years across the technology, sports, and enterprise services sectors, driving innovation and transformation at both Fortune 500 companies and global federations. With a foundation in public relations and political history from Curtin University,
Including roles at FIFA and FIFA TMS, Marc spearheaded the digital modernisation of the $12B global football transfer market. As General Manager and CEO of FIFA TMS, Mark architected the first SaaS/PaaS platform fully adopted across 200+ countries, ensuring compliance and transparency through ISO 9001 standards, and managing a team of 70+ FTEs.
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Petros Demetriades
United Kingdom / UAE
Petros is a seasoned Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience leading technology-driven transformations across industries such as finance, insurance, logistics, education, and healthcare.
With expertise in scaling startups, optimizing IT strategies, and developing innovative systems, Petros has co-founded two tech startups and served as the founding CTO for two others. His strong academic foundation, including a PhD in Computer Science, complements his ability to solve complex technical challenges while aligning IT with business objectives.
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Romi Arman
United Kingdom
Romi Arman is an award-winning business and digital transformation executive with over 20 years of international leadership experience, including senior roles at Shell, Accenture, and multiple advisory boards.
As former Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Shell, Romi led enterprise-wide initiatives that scaled digital platforms across 30+ countries, contributing over $19 billion in eCommerce revenue and 95% customer adoption.
He pioneered the “Digital Innovation Garage” concept, generating over $40 million in value through AI, ML, RPA, IoT, and blockchain solutions.
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Sulaiman Ansari
UAE
Sulaiman Ansari is a seasoned C-suite executive and global transformation advisor with over 30 years of leadership experience spanning six continents.
He specialises in building and scaling route-to-market models, executing large-scale M&A transitions, and optimising value chains across diverse and complex markets.
With deep operational experience in emerging and growth markets, he has driven double-digit growth, EBIT uplift, and organisational transformation for both multinationals and PE-backed businesses.
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Narcis Balalau
United Kingdom / Spain
Narcis is a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader specializing in operational excellence and business growth. With over 15 years of experience, he excels in coaching, mentoring, and scaling businesses from early-stage to mature enterprises across various sectors including independent retail, food service, manufacturing, and wholesale. His expertise spans both B2B and B2C markets, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions from field to fork.
Narcis Balalau leverages his extensive experience and innovative strategies to drive significant growth and operational improvements, making him a valuable asset to any organization seeking expertise in scaling and optimizing their operations.
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Simon Mallender
United Kingdom
Simon Mallender is a seasoned People and Talent Acquisition Leader with over two decades of experience in transforming and optimizing recruitment functions across various industries. Throughout his career, Simon has demonstrated an exceptional ability to align talent strategies with business goals, driving substantial cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency.
Simon’s early roles saw him managing and evolving recruitment functions, building new revenue streams, and developing strong client relationships. Over the years, Simon’s expertise has expanded to include strategic change management, project leadership, and the implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions in HR.
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Peter Heijsteeg
UAE
Peter Heijsteeg is a highly accomplished transformation leader and interim executive with over 25 years of experience leading business reinvention across media, retail, fashion, education, and emerging technology sectors.
He has successfully led turnaround mandates, cultural transformations, and scale-ups across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Peter has a proven track record of leading decentralised, cross-cultural teams and advising board-level stakeholders. He has worked with leading brands including H&M, Esprit, Hearst, and Upfield, and has coached global CEOs through organisational change and leadership growth. -
Karsten Bøgel
Denmark
Karsten Bøgel is a senior finance and audit executive with over 25 years of international experience advising boards, leadership teams, and investors across sectors including utilities, healthcare, logistics, green energy, and technology.
Karsten brings deep expertise in financial reporting, risk management, IFRS compliance, M&A structuring, demergers, and IPO preparation.
He has held leadership roles at EY (as Associate Partner) and KPMG (as Audit Partner), where he built top-performing audit departments and led market-facing growth initiatives. He is particularly skilled at bridging finance, tax, and operational disciplines to deliver holistic, long-term value.
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Mercedes Nadjafi
Sweden
Mercedes Nadjafi is a visionary leader specializing in strategy, innovation, and digital transformation, with a proven track record of delivering impactful results across global industries. Her expertise lies in the intersection of AI, organizational change, and future-proofing businesses, all driven by a commitment to human-centric and sustainable growth.
Mercedes expertise spans in different industries, with a strong focus on fostering agile, human-centric, future-ready companies.She works with both startups and legacy enterprises to unlock their potential and achieve exponential, sustainable growth.
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Fanny Ton
France
Fanny Ton is an international finance leader with over 13 years of experience across corporate, startup, and tech ecosystems in Europe and Asia.
Fanny brings a rare combination of structured corporate experience and startup agility. She began her career in China at Bpifrance, advising 250+ French SMEs on their expansion strategies. From there, she supported fast-paced brand operations at Beaumanoir Groupin Shanghai before taking on strategic and operational finance roles at Air LiquideinParis.
Fanny has led fundraising rounds, designed financial models for API-driven products, secured public funding, and established investor-grade reporting.
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Erlend Forsund
Norway
Erlend is a seasoned B2B marketing expert with over 22 years of experience specializing in inbound marketing, thought leadership, customer journeys, and HubSpot strategies.
Erlend serves as a Fractional CMO, consultant, ghostwriter, and copywriter, offering tailored marketing solutions.
Erlend’s previous roles include serving as CMO at Spring Agency and Head of Marketing at MarkedsPartner, where he helped achieved transformative growth by increasing website traffic 14X, leads 10X, and doubling revenue and staff. A prolific writer and thought leader, Erlend has published numerous e-books and blogs about marketing since 2009.
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Gerard McNamara
United Kingdom
Gerard McNamara is a seasoned revenue leader with over two decades of experience guiding high-growth software and technology companies through complex transformation, expansion, and integration. With a deep background in enterprise sales and post-merger revenue scaling, Gerard has held senior commercial roles at both high-growth VC-backed startups and global private equity platforms.
Most recently, he served as Interim CRO at Cleversoft, where he was hired by private equity sponsors to transform the commercial function and unlock growth in a €30M ARR RegTech platform. Prior to that, he was SVP Sales at PatSnap, driving $15M in new ARR while reforming team performance across two continents.
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Henrik Kolding
Denmark
With more than 30 years of experience Henrik is an internationally experienced CFO, auditor, and financial advisor with a focus on business development and results-driven financial management. With a comprehensive background spanning start-ups to mature companies, Henrik excels in bridging strategies and operations to create financial value.
His core capabilities include project management, international finance, acquisitions, ERP implementation, and corporate governance. Henrik's expertise extends to medical, trading, and production companies, where he has successfully driven business plans, optimized processes, and achieved significant financial results.
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Pascal Rawsin
France
Pascal Rawsin is a multilingual marketing executive with more than 25 years of B2B experience in the international IT and enterprise software space. With a strong foundation in both traditional and digital marketing strategies, Pascal has successfully led marketing programs at top-tier organisations including Oracle, Magic Software, and Compuware.
Known for his strategic acumen and passion for digital transformation, Pascal has built and led marketing initiatives across France, Europe, North America, and India—developing integrated marketing strategies, managing partner ecosystems, and driving lead generation across complex technology domains such as AI, cloud, data integration, and enterprise applications.
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Nigel Wolfin
United Kingdom
Nigel Wolfin is a distinguished finance and governance leader with a 25+ year career delivering strategic, commercial, and capital events for growth-stage and mature businesses across the professional services, private equity, and media sectors.
He has held CFO and board-level roles in complex, international environments, leading companies through transformational change including acquisitions, debt funding, equity reorganizations, and IPO preparation.
Combining financial leadership with creativity and an empathetic communication style, Nigel ensures strategic alignment while fostering transparency and trust across diverse stakeholders. He is now focused on supporting boards as a Non-Executive Director, advisor, and mentor - particularly in high-growth and transaction-ready environments.
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Oscar Carlsson
Sweden
Oscar Carlsson is a seasoned strategic advisor and technologist with extensive experience in ResTech, MarTech, and AI. He played a pivotal role in scaling the unicorn tech startup Cint through multiple funding rounds (Series A–C), leading to a successful Private Equity transaction, IPO, and multiple acquisitions. As the founder of Milo Advisory, Oscar supports clients in customer experience, behavioural data, and digital transformation across AI, SaaS insights, data marketplaces, and quality solutio..
Oscar’s global perspective spans the US, Europe, and APAC, where he has successfully commercialised innovative products and led expansion efforts. He is also an angel investor, VC limited partner, and advisor to numerous emerging tech firms. Oscar holds respected industry affiliations with ESOMAR, the Market Research Society (MRS), SampleCon, and the Market Research Council (MRC).
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Adam Sutton
United Kingdom
Adam Sutton is an experienced interim CEO, COO, Chief People Officer and board-level business advisor with more than 30 years of international leadership experience across the professional services, financial services and consulting sectors. He has worked extensively throughout the UK and Asia, leading large-scale business transformation, operational turnaround, post-merger integration and cultural change programmes for complex, multinational organisations.
Adam has a strong track record of delivering significant improvements in business performance, profitability and organisational effectiveness. He is particularly recognised for his ability to lead under challenging circumstances, mobilise large teams and create sustainable change through a combination of strategic clarity, operational discipline and people-focused leadership.
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Bjørn Skou Eilertsen
Denmark
Bjørn Skou Eilertsen is an accomplished technology executive with a proven track record in strategic leadership, product innovation, and organizational growth. As the former Chief Technology Officer (CPO & CIO) of Milestone Systems from 2016 to 2022, Bjørn spearheaded the company's technological advancements and global IT operations, transforming it from a scale-up to a successful corporate entity.
His experience includes overseeing product development, research, and technology business development, as well as collaborating with partners and customers to enhance the use of video technology for safety and operational improvements.
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David Lewis
United Kingdom
David Lewis is a globally experienced technology executive with a distinguished track record of delivering business growth and transformation through digital innovation, AI strategy, and public sector modernization.
With over two decades of experience spanning startups, global system integrators, and central government, David excels at leading complex programs, unlocking operational efficiencies, and driving long-term value through emerging technologies.
His most recent work in AI has pushed the boundaries of what consulting services can deliver, introducing new models that enhance both the speed and quality of delivery.
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Fredrik Hultner
Sweden
Fredrik Hultner is a Senior Business and Management Consultant with over 25 years of experience in leading sales, business development, and transformational growth in technology companies across various industries.
He has successfully managed multiple leadership roles, driving strategic and operational planning, change management, and sales leadership. Fredrik's expertise lies in steering small to medium-sized companies towards achieving remarkable growth and operational excellence.
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Guillano Demon
Switzerland
Guillano Demon has 18+ years of international experience in MNEs and Big4 consultancy focusing on supply chain, international trade and business & tax aligned restructuring.
He is currently very active in the start-up and scale up environment helping set-up operations, define the international trade network and set-up fit for purpose supply chains. Prior to that he was as a Partner in EY Switzerland (focusing on Procurement (i.e. Sourcing to Pay business process and organization redesign) Supply Chain – (i.e. Order to Cash, S&OP, network designs)and Tax Effective Operational Model design and implementations).
Guillano has advised companies in various sectors and industries from SMEs to S&P 500 with both discrete and continuous manufacturing supply chains.
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Hanna Ndiya
United Kingdom
Hanna Ndiaye is a senior finance professional and FP&A leader with over 20 years of international experience across technology, entertainment, education, logistics, and hospitality sectors. Specializing in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic advisory, Hanna partners with leadership teams, founders, and investors to design robust financial systems, optimize reporting, and support informed business decision-making.
Her global exposure includes supporting businesses across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia, with experience under US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS. Fluent in English and French, she is a trusted financial business partner and change agent in cross-functional and cross-cultural settings.
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Jesper Kingo Christensen
Denmark
Jesper Kingo Christensen has built a distinguished career as a leader in digital transformation and IT strategy, with over two decades of experience across various industries, including legal, tax, accounting, jewelry, shipping, and renewable energy. Jesper's leadership journey began in the Danish Army, where he developed a strong foundation in team building and leadership.
Throughout his career, Jesper has demonstrated a unique ability to lead complex digital initiatives and drive significant business results. As the CEO of Digitization at Rekom Group, he was responsible for digital software products in the nightlife and hospitality sectors, overseeing projects such as NightPay and CRM systems.
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Paul Evans
Spain
Paul began his work life with Coca Cola Schweppes Beverages Ltd in the UK, after graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Recreational Management from Loughborough University in England
Paul became an independent financial adviser, specialising in advising HNW’s and UHNW’s re their investment, pension, and tax planning needs. He was integral behind the growth of Arlington Financial to a team of 30+ advisers, before exiting the firm in 2003
Paul returned to the investment advisory landscape in Luxembourg and was instrumental in the growth of United Advisers Group and the establishment and success of their 7 offices around the globe
He has mentored and coached many entrepreneurs and founders over the period, with much real world knowledge and experience
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Peter Skov Knudsen
Denmark
Peter Skov Knudsen is an accomplished technology executive with over 25 years of experience in IT leadership, digital transformation, and software- and product innovation.
With a strong background in cloud migration, SaaS solutions, and enterprise architecture, Peter has driven transformative projects across startups, multinational corporations, and consulting engagements. His expertise spans leading agile and digital transformations, modernizing data platforms, and developing innovative technology strategies aligned with business goals.
Peter combines deep technical expertise with a visionary leadership style and deep understanding of business and product side. He thrives in building high-performing teams, enabling seamless collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders, and driving business outcomes through innovative technology solutions.
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Trevor Scott
United Kingdom
Trevor Scott is an award-winning Digital Transformation Director and Chief Digital Officer with over two decades of experience in driving large-scale transformations across various industries. Trevor has an exceptional ability to envision and execute complex digital, IT, and business strategies.
His career is marked by significant achievements, including leading a group-wide transformation at Ultra, where he implemented a new branding strategy and streamlined 26 ERP platforms into one, resulting in a £300 million boost in revenue predictions and a tripling of the company’s share price.
At McKinsey, Trevor spearheaded a global digital transformation for a major bank, unlocking $500 million in productivity savings annually through strategic investments and the alignment of multiple workstreams.
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Tom Saunders
United Kingdom
Tom Saunders is a seasoned Board and ExCo leader, a Career CIO, and specialist in transformation, M&A, and technology strategy. From a career including CIO roles at The Co-operative Banking Group, BSI Group, the Ministry of Defence, Aldermore Bank, and the tertiary education sector, Tom brings deep expertise in shaping technology strategy, transforming operating models, and aligning organisations to deliver strategic goals and commercial value.
Tom has a proven record of driving complex change across financial services, professional services, and government, along with supporting M&A transactions, steering global transformations and integrations. As Founder and CEO of DVCP, Tom has led start-up, scale-up and growth, delivering engagements with leading financial services organisations and in other sectors. -
Stu Lewin
United Kingdom
Stuart Lewin is a veteran brand strategist and creative leader with over 35 years of experience helping founders and leadership teams craft sharp, focused, and memorable brands. As the founder of BTL Brands, a boutique creative agency with roots in East London and a network extending through London, Barcelona, and Palma, Stu specializes in guiding startups and scaling businesses through brand launches, repositioning efforts, and storytelling transformations.
Stu’s global career spans in-house, agency, freelance, and directorial roles across London, New York, Barcelona, Brussels, Sydney, and Auckland. He has worked with organizations of all sizes and sectors, under every kind of timeline and budget, always delivering powerful brand foundations and creative executions that resonate.
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Richard Steward
UAE
Richard Steward is a succesfull and internationally experienced CIO/CTO/CDO leader and Board & Executive advisor, with over 30 years experience of helping enterprise, SME, start up companies, and their investors, drive profit growth by leveraging technology.
He has real world experience of using tech and digital transformation to create competitive advantage in turnaround/restructuring, growth/scale-up, and ownership transaction situations. Richard has experience in financial services, consumer products / FMCG, retail, hospitality, media, construction and real estate. And he actively works to connect and introduce his network of Gulf/MENA region investors and CxOs/founders with each other.
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Richard Trinder
United Kingdom
Richard Trinder is an accomplished global sales executive and strategic business leader with more than 20 years of experience scaling revenue and commercial impact across three continents.
A former Google executive with a $1B+ revenue growth track record, Richard has built market-leading digital businesses and steered high-stakes commercial initiatives in sectors spanning technology, AI, retail, fintech, and telecommunications.
He has served in key executive roles in both multinational tech giants and early-stage ventures, including as Executive Chairman and COO within the Klein Group, where he led AI-native business transformations and investment strategies. He is passionate about mentoring talent, embedding innovation into sales organizations, and turning complexity into competitive advantage.
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Thomas Neubauer
Germany
Thomas Neubauer is a seasoned interim executive and strategic operator (CRO, COO, CSO, CEO) with over 20 years of extensive experience driving profitable growth, transformation, M&A readiness, and international expansion for SaaS, consulting, and industrial businesses. His wealth of experience reassures his audience about his expertise and ability to deliver measurable results.
Thomas is currently active as a business angel, consultant, and interim CRO. In these roles, he advises early-stage ventures, private equity/venture capital-backed businesses, and B2B SaaS companies on go-to-market (GTM) strategies, pricing models, sales process design, M&A preparation, and investor readiness. His recent mandates include the successful repositioning of AI knowledge graph software firm Conweaver GmbH, where he built exit readiness plans and integrated AI enablement and data capabilities.
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Rie Saabye
Denmark
Rie Saabye is an accomplished business development professional with over 20 years of experience in the MedTech sector and other B2B industries. She specializes in corporate strategy, new business evaluation, strategic partnerships, M&A, and go-to-market strategies.
With a structured and results-driven approach, Rie has successfully contributed to the growth and transformation of startups, high-growth companies, and global market leaders.
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Steen Schnack
Denmark
Steen Schnack Grønfeldt is a seasoned digital marketing and SEO expert with over 20 years of experience in transforming digital landscapes. With a proven track record of delivering results through innovative marketing strategies,
Steen specializes in SEO, digital content creation, performance marketing, and technical optimization. His diverse background spans industries such as technology, luxury goods, and e-commerce, demonstrating his adaptability and expertise in leveraging digital tools to drive growth.
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Steve Woodward
United Kingdom
Steven brings over two decades of experience as a technology and business executive across multiple industries, including mining, manufacturing, and enterprise software. He previously served as Global Head of Blockchain Strategy for Anglo American and has held senior roles with organisations such as Salesforce, ABB, and BMW.
Steven has worked extensively with emerging technologies including nanosatellites, synthetic sensors, ingestibles, embeddables, and quantum computing. These innovations have supported initiatives from real-time asset tracking to supply chain digitisation where his journey into blockchain began.
A recognised thought leader in ESG tech, Steven is committed to environmental stewardship and sits at the forefront of the circular economy movement. He has been listed among Computing's Top 100 Leaders since 2022. -
Thomas Reinshagen
Switzerland
Thomas Reinshagen is a senior brand and sales expert with over 20 years of management experience in the luxury industry, including art, watches, jewelry, and cosmetics. He has held various C-level positions and has extensive knowledge in category management, marketing, and sales, with international experience in Paris.
His professional journey has seen him hold significant roles in renowned companies such as Sotheby's, Nestlé, Pandora, and Christ.
Thomas’s career began at Nespresso (Nestlé International S.A.) as an International Commercial Manager, a role he held for six years. He then progressed to become the International Area Manager at Lancaster Group in Paris, followed by leadership roles at Parfums de Paris S.A. and Ventura S.A. His expertise further expanded at Christ Watches & Jewelry as the Head of Category Management, and at Pandora Jewelry GmbH as the Country Managing Director for Switzerland and Austria.
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Pouria Kay
Finland
With over 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur, coach, and board member, Pouria has a proven track record of transforming innovative ideas into scalable ventures. Starting in science-tech and industrial manufacturing, Pouria later founded a successful tech company and has since supported startups, scaleups, and corporates across diverse industries. This varied journey has honed a unique blend of business acumen and strategic insight.
Having worked with over 300 companies globally as a trusted C-Suite and product leadership coach, Pouria has enhanced leadership effectiveness, organizational performance, and product operations. These efforts have led to successful turnarounds, market-entry strategies, and conflict resolutions. Recognition as a Top Mentor in Europe by the FounderX Awards in 2022 underscores Pouria’s dedication to helping founders achieve sustainable growth.
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Josh Klein
Iceland
Josh is a Board Member, CEO, and Strategist, as well as a published Author and Podcast host. He has worked with most of the Fortune 500 using his broad technical expertise and deep domain knowledge to provide oversight and strategic insight on the most disruptive technologies and trends.
He has served on an advisory board for BP and shared his expertise with organizations from the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) to Korn Ferry on a variety of topics from Cybersecurity to AI.
Business disruption is crisis in motion, and it is on this leading edge that Josh has spent most of his career, from developing the first e-commerce engine to launching shortcodes in the US Telco industry to deploying the first cloud computing EKG analytics instance. Josh has worked with organizations as diverse as IDEO and most of the US Intelligence agencies. -
Kuldip Singh
The Netherlands
Kuldip Singh is an accomplished board executive with extensive experience in scaling digital businesses and leading digital transformations across various industries, including energy, media, management consulting, investment management, and SaaS.
He is currently serving as a Supervisory Board Chair and member in several prestigious organizations, while also taking on interim CEO roles to stay connected with day-to-day business operations. Singh is known for his results-driven and growth-focused leadership style, emphasizing connection and impact realization based on a shared vision. His work is recognized globally, earning him numerous accolades and recognition for his contributions to digital transformation and innovation.
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Sebastian Sillanpaa
United Kingdom
Sebastian Sillanpaa is a finance executive and strategy leader with over a decade of experience leading FP&A, M&A, and corporate development initiatives at top-tier firms including Wise, UBS Investment Bank, and high-growth startups.
Sebastian advises major UK organizations on analytical problems and processes, modelling projects and acquisition strategies.
Sebastian held senior finance roles at Wise, where he led global M&A activity and drove financial planning during the company’s rapid scale-up.
His early career at UBS Investment Bank included advising on multi-billion-pound IPOs and cross-border M&A for clients such as Sandvik, ConvaTec, and 3i.
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Roman Wendt
Poland
Roman Wendt is a senior manager and results-oriented consultant with extensive experience in strategic and operational management. Specializing in business transformation and efficiency optimization, Roman has successfully developed, managed, and turned around numerous companies, enhancing their sales and optimizing costs across various industries including production, wholesale, retail, logistics, and distribution.
Roman Wendt brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in transforming and optimizing businesses, making him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking strategic growth and operational efficiency.
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Ravi Ranjan
UAE
Ravi Ranjan is a globally recognised entrepreneurship evangelist, startup expert, and innovation advisor with over 15 years of experience shaping ecosystems across India, the GCC, and the United States. Ravi bridges capital, innovation, and policy to build scalable impact across early-stage and high-growth ventures.
As a 2x TEDx Speaker and alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Department of State's IVLP programme, Ravi is a prominent voice for emerging market innovation on global platforms.
Over the last decade, Ravi has trained and mentored more than 200,000 entrepreneurs, 20,000 educators, and 2,000 government officials, and worked with global universities, VC funds, and royal family-backed investment offices.
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Raji Hatter
UAE / Jordan
Raji Hattar is a seasoned Sustainability and ESG leader with over 30 years of experience driving responsible business transformation across logistics, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. As a trusted advisor and former Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer at Aramex, he has built and led global sustainability strategies that integrate ESG principles into corporate operations, aligning business growth with environmental and social impact.
His work spans multiple leadership roles, advisory boards, and international sustainability networks, including the UN Global Compact, Green Building Council, and World Economic Forum, where he continues to influence the advancement of corporate ESG frameworks and climate action initiatives globally.
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Pascal Visser
The Netherlands
Pascal Visser is an entrepreneurial generalist with robust strategic and digital capabilities. He has extensive experience in transforming businesses into scalable, digitally sound, and future-proof organizations.
With a history of driving growth and operational excellence across various industries, Pascal excels in building high-performance teams, optimizing processes, and leveraging technology to enhance customer value and revenue.
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Mazen Omair
UAE
Mazen Omair is a dynamic, cross-disciplinary executive with over 36 years of experience leading transformation across technology, retail, franchising, F&B, and distribution sectors. A self-described "business techie" with a scientist’s mind and an entrepreneur’s heart, Mazen is recognized for building high-growth ventures, scaling global operations, and leading businesses through strategic transitions and negotiations with unmatched impact.
He has served as a founder, CEO, board member, and strategic advisor to startups and multi-billion-dollar enterprises alike. Known for driving exponential user growth, operational excellence, and cultural change management, Mazen’s leadership style is marked by authenticity, servant leadership, and a people-first philosophy.
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Lishani Costin
United Kingdom
Lishani Costin is a senior finance professional with over 12 years of experience in FP&A and business partnering roles across global corporations in the financial services, professional services, and technology sectors. She is known for her ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insight, enabling executive leadership to make data-driven decisions that align with growth objectives.
At Apple, she served as EMEIA Insights Business Partner for a $120bn revenue portfolio, leading competitive intelligence, market analysis, and executive presentations for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. She has also held senior FP&A roles at EY, Visa Europe, and Mitie, where she was relied on to lead budgeting processes, performance analysis, and commercial finance strategy.
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Lennart Karlsson
Sweden
Lennart Karlsson is a seasoned Chief Technology Officer with over two decades of experience in technology leadership and product development. He specializes in building innovative, scalable solutions and nurturing high-performing teams.
Known for his empathetic leadership and technical depth, Lennart has a proven track record of driving digital transformation, transitioning traditional systems to SaaS models, and establishing organizations as trusted partners for Fortune 500 companies. He is passionate about creating environments where both people and products can thrive.
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Andrew Wingfield
United Kingdom
Andrew Wingfield is a highly analytical and results-driven finance and operations specialist with over 25 years of experience across the financial services, banking, fintech, and public sectors.
His career spans senior analytical roles at Raphael’s Bank, where he led the financial strategy and operations for multi-million-pound payment programmes, and fintech leadership as Head of Payments & Operations.
Since 2020, Andrew has operated as an independent consultant, deliveringbespoke analytical models and pricing tools for startups and scale-ups, often enabling them to secure investment, restructure pricing models, or enter new markets.
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