WORLD BIZ TOP 100 INNOVATION LEADERS
SANJIV LAMBA CEO OF LINDE
WELCOME TOP 100 INNOVATION LEADERS
Now in the sixth year, World Biz Awards celebrate leaders that are making major strides in their industries. We recognize product, service, functional, strategic, and managerial innovation in companies. We highlight leaders that demonstrate exceptional commercial insight and market integrity. Sustainability forms a key cornerstone of our evaluations and is an integral part of our selection criteria. The Innovation Leaders awards is the highlight in our annual calendar and gains the largest audiences and engagement worldwide. Winners are announced globally through our media amplification network of 4,500 media newsrooms globally. The readers of World Biz Magazine lead companies across the world with combined annual revenues in excess of 5 trillion USD.
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Laxman Narasimhan CEO of Starbucks 3
LAXMAN NARASIMHAN CEO OF STARBUCKS
Laxman Narasimhan has 30 years of experience leading and advising global consumer good businesses. Previously, Laxman served as in various leadership roles at PepsiCo, including as global chief commercial officer. Prior to PepsiCo, he spent 19 years at McKinsey & Company, where he advised companies across retail, consumer goods, and healthcare. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, University of Pune, India. He also has a Master of Arts in German and International Studies from The Lauder Institute at The University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.
About Starbucks Our story began in 1971. Back then we were a roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices with a single store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Today we are privileged to connect with millions of customers every day in more than 80 markets. starbucks.com 4
SANJIV LAMBA CEO OF LINDE
Mr. Sanjiv Lamba has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the company since March 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the company from 2021 to 2022 and Executive Vice President for APAC of Linde. Mr. Lamba also served as a Member of the Executive Board of Linde AG since 2011, responsible for the Asia, Pacific segment of the Gases Division, for Global Gases Businesses Helium & Rare Gases, Electronics as well as Asia JV Management.
About Linde Linde is a leader in industrial gases and engineering, with 2022 sales of $33 billion. We ore productive every day by provide high-quality solutions, technologies and services which make our customers more successful and help to protect our planet.
Mr. Lamba is a Chartered Accountant (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Honors) from St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta University, India.
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LIDIANE JONES CEO OF SLACK
Lidiane Jones is the CEO of Slack. For more than 20 years, she has been a product and business innovator across consumer and business technology brands. At Slack and as part of Salesforce, Lidiane leads an amazing team of techs, designers, marketers, and customer-success pros who are grounded in Slack’s mission to make people’s working lives simpler, more pleasant and more productive. Throughout her experience in the industry, she’s led teams and brought products to life across productivity, enterprise scalability and machine learning.
About Slack Slack is the productivity platform that empowers everyone with no-code automation and AI, makes search and knowledge sharing seamless, and keeps teams connected and engaged. Slack is the platform that companies trust and people love to use.
Lidiane holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is a mum, an avid reader and a lifelong learner.
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OLIVER BÄTE
CEO OF ALLIANZ SE Oliver Bäte has been Chair of Allianz’s board since 2015. Oliver joined the Board of Management of Allianz in 2008 as global Chief Operating Officer. In September 2009 he took over the Chief Financial Officer position. He became responsible for Insurance Western & Southern Europe and Global P&C markets in January 2013. He started his career with McKinsey & Company in New York, and later moved to their offices in Germany. In 1998 he took over McKinsey’s German insurance practice and in 2003 he became Director of the firm’s European insurance and asset management sector.
About Allianz SE The Allianz Group is one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide. We deeply believe that people progress in life when they don’t brace themselves for the worst but prepare for the best.
Oliver studied business admin at the University of Cologne and holds an MBA from the NYU Leonard Stern School of Business.
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VINICIUS ROVEDA CEO OF CONTA AZUL
Vinicius Roveda is CEO and cofounder of fintech Conta Azul, one of the first Brazilian companies selected by the American accelerator 500 Startups. Conta Azul gave rise to the new generation of ERPs in the Brazilian market. By using the Azul Pro Account, business owners can centralize and have all their information in just one place. He has been working in the technology and internet markets for over 20 years.
About Conta Azul We increase the performance of all companies, helping them to have their finances organized and make the best decisions. To achieve this, we create solutions that make the complex simple, transform data into intelligence and encourage collaboration.
He graduated in Computer Science, he completed an MBA in Business Management and specializations at Harvard and Insead. He is a member of Endeavor Entrepreneurs, in addition to being a reference point for entrepreneurship and business in Brazil.
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JESSICA TAN
CEO OF PING AN Ms. Tan joined the Company in 2013. She has been an Executive Director of the Company since April 2020. She is the Company's Co-CEO, Executive Vice President.
About Ping An Ping An Insurance (Group) of China strives to become a world-leading retail financial services group. With over 225 million retail customers and nearly 668 million internet users, Ping An is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. group.pingan.com 9
Ms. Tan successively held positions of Chief Information Officer of the Company from January 2013 to November 2019, the Chief Operating Officer from December 2013 to February 2021, a Vice President of the Company from June 2015 to December 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Tan was a Global Partner of McKinsey & Company. Ms. Tan is a Singaporean. She holds Bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Economics as well as masters in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT.
M. JAMEEL AL RAMAHI CEO OF MASDAR
Mr. Al Ramahi joined Masdar in 2008 and has held senior leadership positions in the company for nearly a decade and a half, serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer prior to his appointment as CEO in 2016. In addition to his role as CEO, Mr. Al Ramahi holds a number of prominent board positions. Under Mr. Al Ramahi’s leadership, Masdar has developed into one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the world, with a combined global project portfolio of over 20GW of clean energy capacity and investments valued at over US $30 billion.
About Masdar Masdar is one of the world’s largest energy companies and a green hydrogen leader. Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions - TAQA, Mubadala, and ADNOC – and combines their expertise to create a global clean energy powerhouse.
Mr. Al Ramahi holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Evansville in the USA.
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MADELEINE PAQUIN CEO OF LOGISTEC
Madeleine Paquin has been President and CEO of LOGISTEC Corporation since 1996. Prior to becoming President and CEO of LOGISTEC, she held various positions in the marine sector. Ms. Paquin currently holds directorships in Air Canada Ltd. She has held directorships in several maritime and trade associations, as well in prominent company boards such as Sun Life Canada, Canadian Pacific Railway and Les Aéroports de Montréal.
About LOGISTEC LOGISTEC offers specialized industrial services including cargo handling in 60 ports and 90 terminals in North America, marine transportation to the Canadian Arctic, as well as environmental services. The company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Ms. Paquin is a graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and of HEC Montréal. A recipient of many awards and an inductee in the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.
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RALPH MUPITA CEO OF MTN
Ralph Mupita is the Group President and CEO of MTN Group, a position he has held since the 1st September 2020, having recently served as the MTN Group’s Chief Financial Officer since April 2017. Prior to joining MTN, Ralph served as the CEO for Old Mutual Emerging Markets, providing financial service solutions to individuals and corporates across 19 countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Ralph is a seasoned business leader with experience in engineering, construction, financial services and telecommunications.
About MTN We are Africa’s largest mobile network operator. We provide voice, data, enterprise, digital, API services, wholesale and fintech to over 292 million customers in 19 markets.
Since joining MTN, Ralph has played a pivotal role in the strengthening the Group’s financial position, strategy formulation and successful listing on the Nigerian and Ghanaian Stock Exchanges.
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NICKE WIDYAWATI CEO OF PERTAMINA
Nicke Widyawati serves as CEO (President Director) of PT Pertamina (Persero) based on the Decree of the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises. She earned her Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung (1991) and Master of Business Law from the Universitas Padjajaran (2009). She was previously Director of Human Resources at PT Pertamina (Persero). About Pertamina Pertamina is committed to providing energy in order to sustain Indonesia’s energy security and self-sufficiency. For six decades this deep commitment has energized every sector of life in Indonesia and many places abroad. pertamina.com 13
Nicke Widyawati is guiding Pertamina to ensure it is ready to anticipate future dynamics in the years ahead and is always creating new growth opportunities. Her mission is to lead her team to ensure Pertamina grows to meet the expectations of the company’s shareholders and all other stakeholders.
MIKE CANNON-BROOKES CO-CEO OF ATLASSIAN
Mike Cannon-Brookes is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Atlassian. Mike was the youngest person ever to be awarded the ‘Australian Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2006. In 2016 he was awarded Australian Financial Review's 'Australian Business Person of the Year' and in 2017 Forbes named him on it’s ‘Global Game Changers’ list. Mike was recognised by the World Economic Forum as a ‘Young Global Leader’ in 2009. A passionate clean energy evangelist, Mike was a driving force behind Australia getting the world's biggest lithium-ion battery and the "Fair Dinkum Power" movement.
About Atlassian Atlassian is a collaboration software company that helps teams organize, discuss and complete shared work. More than 182,000 large and small organizations across the world use Atlassian’s collaboration products to help their teams work better together.
Mike holds a BS in Business Information Technology from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
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SCOTT FARQUHAR
CO-CEO OF ATLASSIAN Scott Farquhar is the CoFounder and Co-CEO of Atlassian. Scott helped spearhead the Pledge 1% movement which is dedicated to making the community a key stakeholder in every business. Over 10,000 companies around the world have now joined. in 2006 Scott became the youngest person awarded the ‘Australian Entrepreneur of the Year’ by Ernst & Young. About Atlassian Atlassian is a collaboration software company that helps teams organize, discuss and complete shared work. More than 182,000 large and small organizations across the world use Atlassian’s collaboration products to help their teams work better together.
In 2016 Scott was awarded Australian Financial Review's 'Australian Business Person of the Year' and in 2017 Forbes named him on it’s ‘Global Game Changers’ list. Scott holds a BSc (Business Information Technology) from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
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JEFF WILLIAMS CEO OF JMJ
Jeff Williams has more than 25 years of business leadership and consulting experience, leading operational and technology transformations for clients across multiple industries. Since assuming the CEO role at JMJ in 2020, Jeff's distinctive skillset and vision have evolved the company's approach to transformation.
About JMJ For over 35 years, JMJ has been at the forefront of culture change. JMJ helps executives, leaders and the frontline achieve break-through results in safety, sustainability and business performance. jmj.com 16
Under his leadership, JMJ has stepped into the digital realm, helping clients find datadriven solutions to their challenges through the Transformation Cloud™ tech platform. Beyond his executive role, Jeff is an entrepreneur and active investor in technology startups. He cofounded Umbrage, a digital product studio that designs and develops software solutions, recently acquired by Bain & Co.
TEKEDRA MAWAKANA CO-CEO OF WAYMO
Tekedra N. Mawakana is the co-CEO of Waymo, an autonomous driving tech company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. As co-CEO, Tekedra is responsible for overall company strategy, with her primary focus on ensuring Waymo’s transformational technology — the Waymo Driver — is commercialized and widely adopted. About Waymo Waymo’s mission is to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. From moving people to moving goods, we’re using autonomous driving tech to get to new places. Our mission is big and our work has the potential to transform lives. waymo.com 17
Tekedra previously served as COO of Waymo. Prior to Waymo, Tekedra led global teams across five continents at eBay, Yahoo, AOL and Startec. Tekedra received her JD from Columbia Law School and her BA with honors from Trinity College.
DMITRI DOLGOV CO-CEO OF WAYMO
Dmitri Dolgov is the co-CEO of Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. Dmitri is one of the founders of the Google self-driving car project, which began in 2009 and became Waymo in 2016.
About Waymo Waymo’s mission is to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. From moving people to moving goods, we’re using autonomous driving tech to get to new places. Our mission is big and our work has the potential to transform lives. waymo.com 18
Dmitri previously served as Waymo’s CTO. Prior to Waymo, Dmitri worked on autonomous driving efforts at Toyota and at Stanford as part of Stanford's DARPA Urban Challenge team. Dmitri received his B.S. and M.S. in Physics and Math from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.
CHARLES SANSBURY CEO OF CLOUDERA
Charles Sansbury has more than 20 years experience in strategic, financial, and operational leadership roles across the software industry. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of enterprise IT management software provider ASG Technologies from 2015 until its 2021 sale to Rocket Software. Prior to that, Charles was COO and CFO of software holding company The Attachmate Group from 2006 until its acquisition by MicroFocus in 2014 as well as CFO of Vignette from 2001 until 2006.
About Cloudera At Cloudera, we believe data can make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow. We empower people to transform data anywhere into trusted enterprise AI so they can reduce costs and risks, increase productivity, and accelerate performance.
He holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University and a master of business admin degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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RAJEEV SINGH
CEO OF ACCOLADE Rajeev Singh is the CEO and chair of the board of directors at Accolade (Nasdaq: ACCD). Singh joined Accolade as CEO in November of 2015. Under Singh’s leadership, Accolade become a publicly traded company in 2020, and integrated four companies in over $1 billion in acquisitions. In 2022, Accolade launched personalized healthcare.
About Accolade Accolade provides care delivery, navigation and advocacy services to help every person live their healthiest life. We do this using a Personalized Healthcare approach that is personal, data driven and value based. accolade.com 20
Prior to joining Accolade, Singh co-founded Concur, the global leader in travel and expense management. Concur went public (Nasdaq: CNQR) in 1998 and grew to more than $800 million in revenue, over 4,000 employees and more than 25,000 customers before being acquired by SAP AG for $8.3 billion in 2014. Singh was president and chief operating officer as well as a member of the board of directors at Concur.
FRANÇOIS POIRIER CEO OF TC ENERGY
Mr. Poirier has been CEO since January 2021. His previous role was Chief Operating Officer, Power & Storage. Mr. Poirier held other roles which included leading the Mexico business unit, as well as leading the company’s risk management, and corporate development efforts. Before joining TC Energy, Mr. Poirier spent 25 years in investment banking, consulting and as a Corporate Director. His community involvement has included serving as Chair of the North York Harvest Food Bank.
About TC Energy We’re a team of 7,000+ energy problem solvers working to move, generate and store the energy North America relies on. TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP.
Mr. Poirier holds a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University and graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Operations Research from the University of Ottawa.
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KATHY WARDEN
CEO OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN Kathy Warden is chair, CEO and president of Northrop Grumman Corporation. She was elected chair of the Northrop Grumman Board of Directors in 2019, and has served as CEO and president since January 1, 2019. She was elected to the company’s Board of Directors in 2018.
About Northrop Grumman Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world, and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by purpose, our 95,000 employees define possible every day. northropgrumman.com 22
Warden earned a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and a master’s degree in business admin from George Washington University. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Merck & Co., Inc. and Catalyst, and as the vice chair of the Greater Washington Partnership. She is also a member of the Business Roundtable, and a recipient of the Deming Cup for Operational Excellence.
ORION HINDAWI
EXEC. CHAIR OF TANIUM Orion Hindawi co-founded Tanium in 2007. Orion drives the strategic vision and technical innovation at, as well as engagement with strategic partners and customers. A technology visionary and accomplished inventor, Orion has led the development of enterprise-scale endpoint security and management platforms for the past 18 years at BigFix, Inc. (acquired by IBM in 2010) and Tanium, in addition to holding multiple software patents.
About Tanium Tanium, the industry's first and only provider of converged endpoint management (XEM), leads the paradigm shift in endpoint management — consolidating tools, connecting workflows and bringing together people to create a convergence.
Orion works closely every day with Tanium customers in pursuit of inventing new approaches for solving the significant challenges IT departments face securing and managing large, global enterprise environments. Orion also serves on the Tanium board of directors.
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CLIFF SKELTON
CEO OF CONDUENT As Conduent’s President, CEO and a Member of the Board, Cliff is focused on leading Conduent to growth and longterm success. Cliff is driving Conduent’s strategy to deliver technology-led mission-critical services and solutions to businesses and governments, creating exceptional outcomes for them and the millions of people they serve. Cliff has significant experience in large-scale operations and enterprise transformations, as well as deep knowledge of technology.
About Conduent Conduent delivers digital solutions and services on behalf of our clients to create better outcomes for millions of people who count on them. We believe each interaction is an opportunity to create exceptional experiences that lead to lasting relationships.
Cliff formerly served for over 20 years as a naval officer and fighter pilot. Cliff holds a Master in Public Admin (MPA) degree from Harvard and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California.
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JULIE SWEET
CEO OF ACCENTURE Julie Sweet is chair and CEO of Accenture. Previously, Julie served as CEO of Accenture's business in North America. Prior to that, she was Accenture's general counsel, and chief compliance officer for five years. Before joining Accenture in 2010, Julie was a partner for 10 years in the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 733,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. accenture.com 25
Julie serves on the World Economic Forum Board of Trustees. Additionally, Julie is board chair of Catalyst and serves on the board of trustees for the Center for Strategic & International Studies and for the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities. Julie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Claremont McKenna College and a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.
PETER DE CALUWE CEO OF THUNES
Peter is the Chief Executive Officer at Thunes. Under his leadership, Thunes has transformed into a worldleading fintech that powers payments for the world’s fastest-growing businesses. Peter drives Thunes through business and geographical expansion, challenging the status quo for cross-border payments. Previously, he was CEO of Payments at Naspers and also Ogone (now Ingenico ePayments). About Thunes Founded in 2016, Thunes is a B2B company that powers payments for the world’s fastest-growing businesses from Gig Economy giants such as Uber and Deliveroo and Southeast Asia's super-app Grab to global Fintech leaders such as PayPal and Remitly.
Thunes currently supports 80 currencies, enables payments to 130 countries, and helps to accept 300 payment methods. Thunes is headquartered in Singapore, with regional offices in London, Paris, Shanghai, Dubai, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Miami, and Nairobi.
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HENRIK GILSTRING CEO OF VÄDERSTAD
Henrik Gilstring has worked at Väderstad since 2012. He previously served as VP for Business Development. Henrik has also served as business controller of production, sales and marketing, and product development. He also worked on issues related to product management and strategy and served on the board. Before joining Väderstad, Henrik worked for Boston Consulting Group in Sweden. About Väderstad We are a Swedish family owned company with market coverage on all continents. We manufacture in the small town of Väderstad, Sweden. Our passion, knowledge and goal to develop modern agriculture is our success. We are where farming starts.
Henrik has a background as an economist with a degree in business administration from the Stockholm School of Economics. Henrik represents the third generation of the owner family group of Väderstad, one of the world’s leading companies in soil cultivation and seeding technology.
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DR. HELEN TORLEY CEO OF HALOZYME
Dr. Torley brings extensive commercial and business experience as well as an extensive knowledge of the biotechnology industry.
About Halozyme At Halozyme, we are focused on innovative solutions that provide new therapeutic options that could significantly improve patient experiences. We support our partners with drug delivery technologies that significantly streamline treatment protocols. halozyme.com 28
Dr. Torley joined Halozyme in January 2014 as President and CEO. Throughout her career, she has led several successful product launches, including Kyprolis®, Prolia®, Sensipar®, and Miacalcin®. Before joining the industry, Dr. Torley was in medical practice as a senior registrar in rheumatology at the Royal Infirmary in Glasgow, Scotland. She received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees (M.B. Ch.B.) from the University of Glasgow and is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (M.R.C.P). Dr. Torley is a member of the board of Quest Diagnostics.
C. RYNNING-TØNNESEN CEO OF STATKRAFT
Christian Rynning-Tønnesen was appointed to Group management in 2010. He came to Statkraft from the position as CEO in Norske Skog (2006 - 2010), and CFO in Norske Skog (2005 - 2006). He came to Norske Skog from a variety of different leadership positions in Statkraft between 1992 and 2005. Earlier he was a consultant and energy specialist in McKinsey Norge 1989 - 1992, refinery analyst and product coordinator in Esso Norge 1985 - 1989 and researcher at SINTEF 1984 - 1985.
About Statkraft Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and the largest generator of renewable energy in Europe. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has 5,700 employees in 21 countries.
Rynning-Tønnesen holds a Master of Science from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
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SERGIO P. ERMOTTI CEO OF UBS
Sergio P. Ermotti has been Group CEO of UBS Group AG and President of the Executive Board of UBS AG since April 2023. He was already the Group CEO of the firm from 2011 to 2020. He re-joined UBS from Swiss Re, where he was Chairman of the Board of Directors until April 2023. Prior to joining UBS in 2011, he was at UniCredit Group where from 2007 to 2010 he served as Group Deputy CEO and Head of Corporate & Investment Banking and Private Banking, prior to that he served as Head of the Markets & Investment Banking Division. Between 1987 and 2004, he held various positions at Merrill Lynch & Co. He became Co-Head of Global Equity Markets and a member of the Executive Committee for Global Markets & Investment Banking in 2001.
About UBS We provide financial advice and solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, we are present in all major financial centers worldwide. ubs.com 30
PATTY ARVIELO
CEO OF NEW AMERICAN FUNDING Patty Arvielo has been a leader in the mortgage industry for nearly 40 years. She has worked her way up from the bottom rung and gained extensive knowledge of the entire industry along the way. Over the course of her career, she functioned in a variety of capacities, from underwriting to processing to her current role as CoFounder and CEO of New American Funding.
About NAF New American Funding (NAF) enables clients of all backgrounds to accomplish the American dream of homeownership by offering a diverse product suite, competitive pricing, and our promise to provide a timely and efficient closing. newamericanfunding.com 31
In fact, New American Funding is now the largest Latinaowned private mortgage company in the nation, appearing on Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Companies in America eight times. But Arvielo’s company isn’t only defined by its size. Thanks to Arvielo’s dedication to creating an inclusive and encouraging environment, NAF is one of the best places to work.
MICHAEL HENNIGAN CEO OF MARATHON
Mr. Hennigan is president and CEO of Marathon Petroleum Corporation. He is also chairman of the board and president and CEO of MPLX GP LLC. Prior to joining MPLX GP LLC in 2017, Mr. Hennigan was president, crude, NGL and refined products of the general partner of Energy Transfer Partners L.P. Prior to that, he served as president and chief executive officer of Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. He was responsible for all operations and business activities.
About Marathon Petroleum Marathon Petroleum is a leading, integrated, down stream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the US.
Mr. Hennigan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Drexel University. In addition, Mr. Hennigan serves on the boards of directors of Marathon Petroleum Corp, MPLX GP LLC and Nutrien Ltd.
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ADRIAN MARDELL
CEO OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER Adrian was appointed to the position of CEO in July 2023. Prior, Adrian was Jaguar Land Rover's Chief Financial Officer from June 2019. He joined Jaguar Land Rover in 1990, holding a variety of positions until 2008, when he became Deputy CFO and Operations Controller, and then Chief Transformation Officer. In this role, Adrian established a multi-disciplined team and set up two company-wide programmes: ‘Charge’ focusing on short term profit improvements; and ‘Accelerate’, a longer-term strategy to deliver operating efficiencies.
About Jaguar Land Rover Two brands. Two distinct personalities. Both connected by the elements of quality and sustainability that underpin Jaguar Land Rover’s future of modern luxury by design.
Throughout his career, Adrian has had at heart to be a transparent, motivational and compassionate leader, who share his passion for his discipline with his teams
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DR. RAJA AL GURG
CEO OF AL GURG GROUP Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chair and Managing Director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, is a well-known businesswoman in the region. She has achieved laurels for her stellar leadership of the Group.
About Al Gurg Group The Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG) is one of the UAE’s eminent family businesses with more than 30 companies in its portfolio. Through selective acquisitions and organic growth, ESAG has positioned itself for continual expansion in new markets. algurg.com 34
Dr Al Gurg is the Deputy Chairperson of the National Bank of Fujairah and on the advisory board of Coutts Bank, the wealth division of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Dubai Academic Health Corporation and Vice Chairperson of University of Dubai. She is on the Board of Trustees, for the Mohammad Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is also a member of the Board of Governors of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and also on the Board of Trustees for Ajman University.
JENSEN HUANG CEO OF NVIDIA
Jensen Huang founded NVIDIA in 1993 and has served since its inception as president, CEO, and a member of the board of directors. Jensen Huang is a recipient of the Semiconductor Industry Association’s highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award; IEEE Founder’s Medal; the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award; and honorary doctorate degrees from Taiwan’s National Chiao Tung University, National Taiwan University, and Oregon State University. He has been named the world’s best CEO by Harvard Business Review and Brand Finance, as well as Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year and one of TIME’s 100 most influential people. He holds a BSEE degree from Oregon State University and an MSEE degree from Stanford University.
About NVIDIA NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, and the era of modern AI. NVIDIA is now driving the platform shift of accelerated computing and generative AI. nvidia.com 35
MARK READ CEO OF WPP
Mark has held multiple leadership positions at WPP since joining in 1989. As CEO of WPP Digital he was responsible for WPP’s first moves into technology. In 2015, he became Global CEO of Wunderman, which he transformed into one of the world’s leading agencies. Mark was voted the industry’s Most Influential Person 2019 in Econsultancy’s Top 100 Digital Agencies, and in 2022 was named a Champion of Women in Business for the fifth consecutive year. Mark was awarded a Fellowship for outstanding services to the industry in the IPA’s 2021 New Year’s Honours.
About WPP At WPP we’re reinventing creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide integrated communications, experience, commerce and technology for clients. We operate in 110 countries
Mark has an economics degree from Trinity College, Cambridge, was a Henry Fellow at Harvard University, and has an MBA from INSEAD.
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LISA UTZSCHNEIDER
CEO OF INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE Lisa Utzschneider is the CEO of Integral Ad Science and a member of the company’s board of directors. Lisa joined IAS as CEO in January 2019, bringing more than 20 years of digital advertising expertise and tech-industry leadership experience to the role.
About Integral Ad Science Integral Ad Science is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry's most actionable data to drive superior results for the world's largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. integralads.com 37
Lisa serves as a board member for the Ad Council, Bates College, Greenwich Academy, and the MMA. Notable honors include: She Runs It “Woman of the Year 2020,” the Adweek 50, Business Insider’s “Most Powerful Women in Mobile Advertising,” New York Business Journal’s “Women of Influence,” and Working Mother’s “50 Most Powerful Moms.” Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree from Bates College and a master’s degree in public administration from New York University.
DANILO COSTA
CEO OF EDUCBANK Danilo Costa is founder and CEO at Educbank, the first and main financial ecosystem dedicated to k-12 education in Latin America. Before creating fintech, Danilo, at the age of 27, left his career in the financial market with the aim of expanding access to quality education in Brazil. He created the concept of full-time lowcost schools in Latin America, founding Vereda Educação. About Educbank Educbank is a financial ecosystem dedicated to K-12 schools, expanding access to quality education in Brazil, through services and financial support to educational institutions by providing payment guaranty to school tuitions. educbank.com.br 38
For innovation based on social impact, Danilo was appointed Ambassador in Brazil for innovation by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), was named by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in its Innovators Under 35, by EY as Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 in Brazil, and honored by the SXSW Innovation Awards.
THASUNDA B. DUCKETT CEO OF TIAA GROUP
Thasunda Brown Duckett is President and CEO of TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcomefocused investment solutions.
About TIAA group Helping those who help others find confidence in retirement is our mission. Founded 100+ years ago to help teachers retire with dignity, our reach now extends well beyond education. We help 5M+ clients to fortify their money and ignite their dreams. tiaa.org 39
She had a 17-year career at JP Morgan Chase, including CEO of the Consumer Bank and Auto Finance. Earlier in her career, she was a Director of Emerging Markets at Fannie Mae. Duckett serves on the boards of NIKE, Inc., Brex Inc., Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Sesame Workshop, National Medal of Honor Museum, Economic Club of New York, the University of Houston Board of Visitors, and the Dean’s Advisory Board for Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. She is also a member of the Executive Leadership Council CEO Advisory Board, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
AYMAN SAYED CEO OF BMC
Ayman Sayed was named president and chief executive officer of BMC Software, Inc., in October 2019. Prior to BMC, Ayman was president and chief product officer of CA Technologies, a $4.25 billion Fortune 500 company, where he was responsible for the vision, development and strategy of their products and solutions.
About BMC BMC works with 86% of the Forbes Global 50 and customers and partners around the world to create their future. We offer a history of innovation, industry-leading automation, operations, and service solutions, combined with unmatched flexibility. bmc.com 40
Ayman previously served as SVP at Cisco Systems. He helped Cisco pioneer the programmable networks arena and drove innovation broadly across networking software, which enabled the evolution of the intelligent network to support app awareness and the IoT. Ayman holds a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Cairo University.
TOM SZAKY
CEO OF TERRACYCLE Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, an international sustainability solutions leader, creating and operating first-oftheir-kind recycling, recycled materials and reuse solutions. Tom and TerraCycle have received hundreds of social, environmental and business awards and recognition from a range of organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Fortune, Time Magazine and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. About TerraCycle Across 21 countries, Terra Cycle is on a mission to rethink waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive community, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and individuals.
Tom is the author of four books, Revolution in a Bottle, Outsmart Waste, Make Garbage Great and The Future of Packaging. Tom created, produced and starred in TerraCycle’s reality show, “Human Resources” which aired on Pivot from 2014-2016 and is syndicated in more than 20 foreign markets.
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JEAN-LAURENT BONNAFÉ CEO OF BNP PARIBAS
Jean-Laurent Bonnafé is an Engineering graduating, who has worked for the French Ministry of Industry. In 1993 he joined BNP as a Senior Investment Banker. In 1997 he was appointed Head of Strategy and Development. Following the BNP merger with Paribas in the year 2000, Mr. Bonnafé led the postmerger integration process. He has held several positions within the group including Chief Operating Officer and d Chief Executive Officer of Fortis Bank.
About BNP Paribas BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment.
On 1 December 2011 the Board of Directors appointed Mr Bonnafé Group Chief Executive Officer.
BNP Paribas has close to 184,000 employees in 64 countries, including more than 145,000 in Europe.
Mr Bonnafé graduated in Engineering from the École Polytechnique and the École des Mines.
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INNA KUZNETSOVA CEO OF TOOLSGROUP
Inna Kuznetsova is the CEO of ToolsGroup. Inna joined Tools Group following a series of senior roles in SaaS and supply chain companies . In her previous role, she was the CEO of 1010data, the leading provider of crossenterprise data analytics tools. Before joining 1010data, Kuznetsova was the President and COO of INTTRA, the largest digital network and analytics provider for the ocean shipping industry. Her previous adventures include serving as Chief Commercial Officer of CEVA Logistics and Global VP, Marketing & Sales, Systems Software at IBM where she spent over 19 years in a variety of global roles. Inna completed her MS and Ph.D. in mathematics at Moscow State University and her MBA at Columbia Business School.
About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup is a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software. Our expertise is highly focused on supporting retailers, distributors, and manufacturers with networks and variable demand, helping them exceed expectations. toolsgroup.com 43
DR. TOM LEIGHTON CEO OF AKAMAI
Dr. Tom Leighton co-founded Akamai Technologies in 1998 and served as Akamai’s Chief Scientist until he became CEO in 2013. Under his leadership, Akamai has evolved from its origins as a content delivery network (CDN) into the world’s most distributed cloud platform, with leading solutions for content, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. During his time as CEO, Akamai’s revenue has more than doubled, growing from less than $1.4 billion in 2012 to more than $3.6 billion in 2022, while earnings per share nearly tripled. Over the same period, annual revenue from Akamai’s security business has grown from less than $25 million to more than $1.5 billion.
About Akamai Technologies Every day, billions of people connect with their favorite brands to shop online, play games, share ideas, manage money, and so much more. They may not know it, but Akamai is there, powering and protecting life online.
Dr. Leighton holds more than 50 patents.
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HELENA HEDBLOM CEO OF EPIROC
Helena Hedblom joined the Group (then Atlas Copco) in 2000. She has held various management positions in research and development, as General Manager, as division President and as President of Atlas Copco Mining and the Rock Excavation Technique business area. Before her current role she was Senior Executive Vice President Mining and Infrastructure since 2017. About Epiroc Epiroc is a vital part of a sustainable society and a global productivity partner for mining and infrastructure customers. Epiroc's leadership position is made possible by 17,000 passionate employees that serve customers in more than 150 countries. epirocgroup.com 45
Helena has an M.Sc. in Material Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden. Helena is a member of the Board of Stora Enso Oy and Wallenberg Investments AB, and member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
RAJEEB (RAJ) HAZRA CEO OF QUANTINUUM
Rajeeb is CEO of Quantinuum and has more than three decades of experience in super computing, quantum, and technical roles.
About Quantinuum Quantinuum unites best-inclass software with highfidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class scientists are rapidly scaling quantum computing. quantinuum.com 46
Prior to joining Quantinuum, he served as the General Manager, Compute and Networking Business Unit at Micron Technologies, and spent 25 years at Intel. Before that, Raj was with the Lockheed Corporation based at NASA’s Langley Research Center. He prides himself on building high- performing teams with a growth mindset and a culture of transparency. Raj has a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in Computer Science from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, U.S., and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Jadavpur University in Kolkata, India, and holds 16 patents.
RON CARSON
CEO OF CARSON GROUP Ron Carson is Founder and CEO of Carson Group, which serves financial advisors and investors through its businesses including Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching, and Carson Partners.
About Carson Group In an increasingly complex world where people are starving for someone they can trust, we stand for something simple: always put the client first. We do well by doing good for those we serve. carsongroup.com 47
Ron principles are: a tenacious focus on serving clients’ best interests; a relentless pursuit of excellence across every activity; and a burning desire to learn, grow intellectually and innovate. These driving principles enabled Carson Group to grow to $20 billion in AUM and have led Ron to become one of the most prominent advisors in the country for helping people find their freedom. Expanding his impact beyond the chair of CEO, Ron is actively involved in charitable giving and his mission is to “do the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people.
CATHERINE MACGREGOR CEO OF ENGIE GROUP
Ms. Catherine MacGregor has spent her entire professional career working in the energy sector, including 23 years with Schlumberger, world leading supplier of technologies for reservoirs for the oil and gas sector. In particular, she managed numerous major complex industrial projects, both in France and abroad.
About ENGIE Group A global reference in lowcarbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world. engie.com 48
She was an operations engineer in the Republic of Congo, Scotland and the US; manager in charge of drilling and measuring operations in the Malaysia, Philippines and the Brunei region. She worked for TechnipFMC, as head of Technip Energies. Catherine MacGregor is a graduate of the Paris École Centrale.
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DR. SHARVIL PATEL
MD OF ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES Sharvil Patel is the Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences, a leading global healthcare provider and the India’s 4th largest lifesciences company. He also officiates as the Chairman on the Board of Zydus Wellness Ltd., which is creating novel experiences for health conscious consumers and has a basket of niche products and iconic brands.
About Zydus Lifesciences Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., is an innovative, global lifesciences company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of healthcare therapies with the purpose of empowering people to live healthier and more fulfilled lives. zyduslife.com 50
With a specialisation in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Sunderland, U.K., and a doctorate also from the same university for his research work in Breast Cancer at Johns Hopkins, Bayview Medical Centre, USA, he combines both pharma and research expertise. He inspires people to look at an expansive canvas of thoughts and ideas while focusing on a well-defined implementation roadmap.
HANA AL ROSTAMANI GROUP CEO OF FAB
Hana Al Rostamani is the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the United Arab Emirate’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, with over USD 300 billion in total assets.
About FAB FAB, is the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest institutions. Through strategic offerings, it looks to meet the needs of customers across the world via market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises. bankfab.com 51
Recognised for being a change leader, focused on embedding a culture driven by innovation, diversity and inclusion, Hana is the first female CEO of a UAE-based bank. With more than 25 years of experience in banking and financial services, Hana brings solid industry experience to the Group. She is a graduate of George Washington University in the United States, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Information Management.
BJØRNULF ØSTVIK CEO OF ECOGENSUS
Bjørnulf Østvik is the Founder and CEO of Ecogensus, a technology company focused on alternative energy, sustainable manufacturing, resource recovery and advanced recycling methods. In 2023, Bjørnulf announced the launch of the House of Ecologie.
About Ecogensus We are helping drive the resource revolution and to putting an end to waste. We are committed to innovative tech solutions that create value, reduce waste, and protect environmental and public health. ecogensus.com 52
Bjørnulf has over 15 years of experience in advanced tech, energy and engineering, and has a long history of fostering collaborations that further sensible sustainability policies. Previously, Bjørnulf was a Portfolio Manager at Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace company. Bjørnulf holds a BA and MPA from Cornell University, and later earned a JD from The George Washington University Law School.
BRAD GOODALL CEO OF BANKED
Australian born Brad Goodall, is co-founder and CEO of Banked, a new global payment network, an alternative to existing card schemes. Through Pay by Bank, the company is re-imagining payment methods and the infrastructure behind digital payments around the world. He is responsible for strategic relationships, strategy, and international expansion. He previously co-founded 10x Future Technologies, a fitting foreshadow to the necessary transformation of banks to thrive in the future. Prior to this, he worked with some of the biggest brands and names in technology and finance across Europe, the US, Australia and Asia including early UK fintech pioneers Level39 and Innovate Finance.
About Banked A global payments network built on modern banking rails. We power real-time payments for consumers, businesses and banks, improving the experience of customers, payment security, business efficiency, and effectiveness. banked.com 53
S. ABRAR AL SABAH
CEO OF ABBEY’S PRODUCTIONS Sheikha Abrar Khaled Al Sabah overcame many barriers as a result of outdated patterns of behavior within the creation and production of content for film and television. Fortunately, she has been able to create a space for the next generation to express their outlooks on the future.
About Abbey’s Productions Abbey’s Productions began its journey in 2019 during the Covid pandemic. In less than a year, the company successfully produce content that has been selected by major streaming platforms and channels. abraralsabah.com 54
Sheikha Abrar Al Sabah has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, specialising in Television and Radio from Gulf University of Science and technology (GUST) in Kuwait, Understanding the impact of new-wave digital streaming platforms and opportunities they provide for Arab content creators in the TV and film industry, Sheikha Abrar Al Sabah trusted her instinct and has become a representative for female investors in Kuwait.
HECTOR BREMNER
CEO OF AVRICORE HEALTH Hector Bremner’s life and career have been marked by recognizing good ideas, getting things done and bringing people together. After a successful career in business development and operations management with some of Canada’s largest brands, Hector founded Vancouver based TOUCH Marketing in 2007.
About Avricore Health Inc. Avricore Health Inc. is a pharmacy service innovator focused on acquiring and developing early-stage tech aimed at moving pharmacy forward. Through its flagship offering HealthTab™ its is making actionable health information more accessible. avricore.com 55
He was invited to join the BC Government in 2013 where he served as a key advisor in the offices of BC’s Minister of International Trade, the Minister of Tourism and Small Business, as well as the Ministry of Natural Gas Development and Deputy Premier. Today, Hector is CEO and Board Member of Avricore Health Inc.
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