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Gary Neville
Football legend, broadcaster and entrepreneur
Gary Neville is a footballing icon with a remarkable career achieving over 600 appearances for Manchester United, winning two UEFA Champions League titles, eight Premier League titles, three FA Cups and two League Cups whilst becoming England's most capped right-back with 85 senior caps. His achievements on the pitch led to him being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2025. Post-retirement, Neville seamlessly transitioned into the world of media, becoming a highly regarded commentator for Sky Sports. His insightful analysis and engaging presence have made him one of football’s leading broadcasters. Beyond the world of football and media, Gary is an accomplished businessman. Having started out as a property developer whilst playing for Manchester United in his early twenties, he’s since built a business empire with a portfolio that spans property, hospitality, education, media and sport. Gary’s journey from the football pitch to media and business has seen him become a regular guest dragon on hit BBC series Dragons’ Den, alongside taking up a role as partner at international advisory firm Consello alongside Serena Williams and Tom Brady. His achievements across the worlds of sport, media, and business are a testament to his relentless drive and passion, leaving a huge mark on multiple fronts.
Marietje Schaake
Non-resident fellow at Stanford
Marietje Schaake is a non-resident Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI. She is a columnist for the Financial Times and serves on the Board of Mediahuis as well as on a number of not-for-profit Boards. She was a Member of the UN's High Level Advisory Body on AI. Between 2009-2019 she served as a Member of European Parliament where she worked on trade-, foreign- and tech policy. She is the author of The Tech Coup.
Merritt Moore
Adjunct Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi
Dr. Merritt Moore holds an undergraduate degree in Physics from Harvard and a PhD in Atomic and Laser Physics from the University of Oxford. She is an Adjunct Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi, where she teaches Creative Robotics & Tech, a course combining innovation, entrepreneurship, science and technology. Alongside her academic career, she has performed professionally with the English National Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, Zurich Ballet and Boston Ballet. During the pandemic, Merritt merged her passions for dance and robotics, creating performances with robots she programmed herself. She now delivers keynote speeches worldwide, combining insightful presentations with groundbreaking live robot performances. Her work has been featured at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Forbes Women’s Summit, WORLD.MINDS and GoTech World, and she has spoken across the USA, UK, Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, France, and Romania. Merritt has collaborated with brands including Louis Vuitton, KIA, EY, IBM, WeTransfer, Lycra and Bose, and has appeared in TIME, the Financial Times, Vogue and the BBC. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, she was also selected for the BBC’s astronaut training programme linked to SpaceX’s DearMoon mission and contributed her robotics expertise to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Sophie Hackford
Futurist
As a technologist, Sophie has given 320+ provocative talks to boards and exec teams on novel science and tech. She is advisor to John Deere & Co on the future of food, climate, and agriculture. Sophie co-founded and chaired 1715Labs: a spinout from Oxford University's Astrophysics Department, labelling data to train algorithms. Sophie was formerly at WIRED Magazine; Singularity University on the NASA Research Park in Silicon Valley; Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, where she raised $120m for frontier-bending research.
Amit Thawani
CIO, Insurance, Pension & Investments, Lloyds Banking Group
Amit joined Lloyds Banking Group in October 2023 as CIO for Insurance, Pensions and& Investments and has been in the financial technology industry for over 23 years. Throughout his career, he has held key roles in India, Japan, France, Netherlands, Australia, Germany, and the United States, working with organisations including Oracle, BNP Paribas, ING, and Wells Fargo. Amit was initially drawn to the UK's largest retail bank with its clear and noble purpose of 'Helping Britain Prosper'. He firmly believes that a unified vision, a strong partnership between business and technology, and a strong commitment to harnessing the power of AI will lead us to fulfil this mission.
Daniella Campbell
CEO, PAC Group
Daniella Campbell, CEO of PAC Group, has more than 15 years of experience in sales, business development, and the European IT market. Her deep understanding of the technology landscape gives her a broad perspective on the market and its players, from established providers to companies navigating new technologies and shifting customer expectations. Daniella leads PAC's business with a focus on client relationships and market development, helping IT vendors turn market trends into sustainable growth. Whether it's entering new markets, sharpening competitive positioning, or building go-to-market strategies, she draws on PAC's market knowledge and independent analysis to show clients not just where the market stands, but where it's heading. Her approach centres [GK9.1][EF9.2]on partnership: combining industry expertise with open dialogue to help clients turn insight into action and identify where their next growth opportunities lie.
Ian Cornelius
Chief Executive Officer, Nest Corporation
Ian brings 25 years of experience in financial services, complemented by a diverse background including roles in the oil industry and retail sector. His senior leadership journey includes roles at Homeloan Management Limited, Virgin Money, Bradford & Bingley, and Capital One. From 2012 to 2023, he served as a Group Board Director at Skipton Building Society, where he was Commercial & Strategy Director for a decade before becoming Interim Group CEO. Ian also spent 6 years serving as an Non-Executive Director on the board of Bradford based Housing Association, Incommunities. In May 2024, Ian was appointed as Interim CEO of Nest Pensions, a position that became permanent in June 2025. Nest is the UK's largest workplace pension provider with over £55 billion in assets under management for more than 13 million members. Nest is a profit for member Master Trust, committed to taking a responsible approach to investing its members money. During his time at Nest, he has led the development and implementation of Nest’s 2030 strategy, focusing on meeting the needs of low and moderate earners and delivering on Nest’s purpose of building financial peace of mind for all. Throughout his career, Ian has demonstrated a strong values-driven approach and remains committed to making a positive impact through his work.
Georges-Olivier Reymond
Co-founder and Chief Strategic Alliances Officer at Pasqal
Georges-Olivier Reymond is Co-founder and Chief Strategic Alliances Officer at Pasqal, a global leader in neutral atom quantum computing. In 2025, with his co-founders Antoine, Christophe, and Thierry, he received the Yves Rocard Award, from the French Society of Physics, recognising the best tech transfer from the lab to the market. During his PhD in Quantum Physics at Université Paris-Sud, under the supervision of Philippe Grangier, Georges-Olivier pioneered the technology of neutral atoms for quantum computing. He has since spent over two decades bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and industrial innovation. Prior to founding Pasqal in 2019, he held leadership roles in R&D and project management at Unity SC and Safran, where he specialised in bringing advanced technologies from the lab to the market. As CEO of Pasqal for its first six years, Georges-Olivier led the company to become a global leader in the field. Under his leadership, Pasqal raised over €170 million in funding, scaled to more than 250 employees with a footprint in Canada, South Korea, and the USA, and successfully completed three acquisitions. In his current role as Chief Strategic Alliances Officer, he plays a pivotal role in forging strategic partnerships and implementing quantum programmes with major global clients. His deep expertise in quantum technologies and extensive industry experience make him a key ambassador for the company’s mission to deliver scalable quantum solutions for real-world applications.
Liz Wright
Director of Customer & Commercial Technology , British Airways
Liz Wright is a Technology Director with extensive experience delivering digital transformation across aviation, hospitality, retail and FMCG. She specialises in digital customer experience, product centric operating models, data and AI enabled delivery, and enterprise transformation at scale. At British Airways, she leads customer facing digital product teams, modernises legacy estates, embeds DevSecOps and AI enabled engineering, and drives transformation that improves customer satisfaction, conversion, and end to end digital journeys. Her leadership has strengthened resilience, delivery velocity, and organisational health across global teams. Her earlier roles at Whitbread and Tesco focused on modernising core platforms, improving enterprise security, and delivering major operational efficiencies across logistics, finance and supply chain. Liz is known for her inclusive leadership style, commercial mindset, and ability to guide organisations through complex change with confidence.
Malin Persson
CIO and Head of Enterprise IT, Ericsson
Malin Persson is an accomplished technology and transformation leader with more than 20 years of experience driving digital innovation, operational excellence, and large-scale change across global and national organisations. Since 2025, she has served as CIO and Head of Enterprise IT at Ericsson, where she leads the company’s IT strategy, digital infrastructure, and enterprise-wide transformation agenda. In this role, Malin shapes the future of Ericsson’s technology landscape while steering critical modernisation programmes and ensuring resilient, business-critical operations. Before her current role, Malin held senior positions within Ericsson, guiding complex transformation initiatives and strengthening the company’s IT foundations. She previously served as CIO at Apotek Hjärtat, where she led the organisation’s digitalisation and IT modernisation efforts. Earlier in her career, she spent 17 years at H&M in a variety of strategic IT leadership roles, supporting global store operations and delivering major change programs across the retail network. Malin holds academic degrees in Computer Science and East Asian Studies from Stockholm University, complemented by international studies at Seoul National University. Her blend of technical depth, global perspective, and strong, people-centred leadership enables her to drive meaningful transformation at the intersection of business strategy and technology.
Maria Ervik Løvold
Executive Vice-President, Chief Digital Officer, DNB Bank
Maria Ervik Løvold is Executive Vice President for Personal Banking at DNB, Norway's largest financial services group. She leads a business serving nearly half of Norway's adult population and is responsible for driving growth, innovation, and customer experience across one of the country's most important consumer-facing organisations. In addition to her executive role, Maria serves as Chair of the Board of DNB Real Estate, a board member of Fremtind, one of Norway's leading insurance companies, and a board member of New Nordics AI, where she represents Norway and the financial sector in advancing responsible and competitive AI across the Nordic and Baltic region. Known for her energetic and direct leadership style, Maria is passionate about innovation, customer experience, diversity, and creating environments where people can perform at their best. She is a strong advocate for the practical and responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve both customer and employee experiences. Prior to her current role, Maria served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at DNB, with responsibility for shared technology and banking services, security, anti-money laundering, and workplace development. Throughout her career, she has played a central role in the digital transformation of both DNB and the Norwegian financial sector through a number of board positions, including Bits AS, BankID BankAxept, Vipps MobilePay, Vipps Holding, and IKT-Norge. Maria holds a Master of Laws (cand. jur.) degree from the University of Oslo and combines deep expertise across law, technology, and business.
Marjorie Janiewicz
CRO, Mistral AI
Marjorie Janiewicz is a revenue leader who believes great growth is built on focus, discipline, and execution. As Chief Revenue Officer at Mistral, she helps translate the promise of generative AI into tangible business impact for global enterprises. With more than 25 years of leading high-performing sales and go-to-market teams, Marjorie has built and scaled revenue engines at some of the most influential technology companies, including Foursquare, HackerOne, MongoDB, SAP SuccessFactors, and Oracle. She is known for turning complex innovation into clear commercial momentum and for building teams that operate with both ambition and accountability. Originally from France and based in the US for over 15 years, Marjorie brings a deeply international perspective to growth — combining strategic vision, operational rigour, and a pragmatic approach to scaling in fast-moving markets.
Michael Dawson
Sky Sports Pundit, former Tottenham Hotspur captain and England International
Michael first joined Tottenham FC [THFC] from Nottingham Forest in January, 2005, at the age of 21, quickly establishing himself at the heart of THFC’s defence. He went on to make 324 appearances for THFC in all competitions – including 236 in the Premier League – and was captain of the Club during 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons.
Niels Roberts
MD Payments CIO, EDF
Niels has over 30 years’ experience in senior operational IT and project delivery roles, becoming Director of IT for EDF in 2007. In 2010, Niels took on a new challenge as the Programme Director for Smart Metering at EDF. For six years Niels navigated the programme from inception to the point of operational delivery, working closely with HM Government, Ofgem and other industry stakeholders. In 2016, Niels moved into the EDF Retail business, delivering a business transformation programme which included the large-scale implementation of automation. In 2018, Niels became responsible for the development, delivery and performance of EDF’s digital and automated contact channels, serving approximately 5 million accounts. This included website, mobile app, web portal, IVR telephony and messaging channels, whilst also driving the deployment of automation and AI solutions within EDF. In September 2023, Niels returned to IT as CIO, providing IT solutions and services across EDF’s UK businesses and overseeing a migration to the cloud. Service levels, business trust and user experience are at all-time highs, whilst operating costs have reduced by approximately 20%. Current focus areas include cyber security, AI and further cost optimisation.
Nigel Blenkinsop
COO, Jaguar Land Rover Limited
Nigel was appointed Chief Operations Officer in February 2025 and has accountability for the complete ecosystem of how Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) delivers vehicles to its global markets. A key priority for Nigel is ensuring JLR’s robust, sustainable end-to-end supply chain works as part of a fully deployed and connected industrial strategy. This aims to deliver greater efficiency and resilience within the company’s industrial operations. He began his career at Ford Motor Company, holding several positions during a 14-year stay, before moving to BAE Systems as a Director in 2005, where he spent seven years. Nigel joined JLR in 2012 to lead the creation of its Engine Manufacturing Centres in the UK, China and India, before heading up the Solihull Operations and then taking up an Executive Director position leading the Quality function. He then led the core transformation functions, bringing alignment, and value creation focus to Information & Digital Technology, Business Excellence, Technology Business Services India and the Value Optimisation Office. Nigel has been instrumental in the company’s Reimagine strategy and has proved to be the type of leader who truly acts in service of the enterprise. Nigel is a strong team leader with a passion for developing the next generation of talent. At the forefront of the sector, he is a Non-Executive Director of Make UK, and a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology. He is also a strong advocate for the Shingo Model, a principles-based approach to operational excellent that focuses on creating the right culture, behaviours, and systems to drive continuous improvement and sustainable results.
Peter Cabello Holmberg
CIO, Scandinavian Airlines
Peter Cabello Holmberg is Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), where he leads the Digital & IT organisation, and drives the airline’s digital transformation and innovation. Under his leadership, the function has evolved from a traditional enabler into a strategic driver of business value. Advancing key commercial initiatives, including SAS’s AI-focused programs, and implementing a modern operating model designed for scalability, agility, and cost efficiency. Prior to joining SAS, Peter was the Chief Digital Officer at Fiskars Group. He has also held senior leadership roles at Pandora and GN Group, delivering large-scale, business-driven technology transformation.
Regina Kares
Vice President People Experience, Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Regina Kares is Vice President of People Experience at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. She is responsible for the further development of the global HR IT landscape, the HR operating and delivery model, as well as the implementation of AI-powered and digital solutions across HR. With more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles, Regina combines efficiency and innovation with a strong focus on people. Her goal is to leverage technology in ways that enhance productivity, improve employee experiences, and ensure organisations remain sustainable and future-ready.
René Steenvoorden
Executive Board, UWV
René Steenvoorden is an experienced Executive and Supervisory Board member with extensive international experience in strategy, IT, and digitalisation across more than seven sectors. Since October 2023, he has been a member of the Board of Directors at UWV, one of the largest public sector organisations which provides social security and employment services. In this role, he is responsible for all IT and data-related matters, innovation, procurement, and facility management. Additionally, he serves as Chairman of the Intergovernmental Data Board and is the driving force behind data initiatives within the Dutch Digitalisation Strategy. He is also a member of the Advisory Board of Norea and regularly acts as a coach and advisor. Prior to this, René studied Business Administration in Rotterdam and has held various management positions over the past 30 years. He was a member of the Executive Board at Randstad, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Rabobank and Essent, a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company, and an IT manager at Procter & Gamble. He has also been part of the KPMG Supervisory Board, the Dutch Cyber Security Council, and many Advisory Boards, among others for IBM. He is married and has three children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing padel and closely follows the rapid developments in the field of AI.
K. Krithivasan
CEO & Managing Director, TCS
K. Krithivasan, also known as Krithi, took over as the CEO & MD of Tata Consultancy Services on June 1, 2023. In his three-decade plus tenure at TCS, he has held various leadership roles in delivery, customer relationship management, large program management and sales and has a strong track record of successfully leading TCS’ largest industry vertical, the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance business. As CEO, Krithi sharpened the multinational company’s focus on industries by realigning the organisational structure into key business groups. He has steered TCS’ strategy for creating the world’s largest AI ready workforce. During his tenure, TCS’ brand value has risen by $2 billion, according to Brand Finance and has been rated as one of the world’s most admired companies by Fortune Magazine. His focus has been on two key pillars: customer centricity and employee empathy. Under Krithi’s leadership, TCS continues to be recognized as a Global Top Employer. He co-chairs the B20 Digital Transformation Taskforce in Brazil and has served as a member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Council. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tata Consultancy Services Japan, Ltd. and holds Directorship position in TCS Foundation. Krithi joined Tata Consultancy Services in 1989 as an assistant system analyst in New Delhi. He moved to North America in 1997, where he was soon promoted to Regional Manager for TCS Florida. In the year 2000, Krithi took over as the e-business delivery head and was promoted in 2004 to head the BFSI Solution Centre. From 2018, he led the unit to achieve double-digit growth driven by strong momentum in all major markets. In his role as the head of the BFSI vertical, Krithi steered TCS’ expansion into high-growth markets such as Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. Born in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, Krithi received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Madras and a master’s degree in industrial and management engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur. He is a proud father of two daughters and attributes his success to his family.
Aarthi Subramanian
Executive Director – President and COO, TCS
Prior to the above role, Ms. Aarthi Subramanian was the Group Chief Digital Officer at Tata Sons Private Limited (Tata Sons), the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata enterprises. In this pivotal role, she led the conglomerate's digital, technology and innovation agenda across a diverse portfolio of industries. Ms. Aarthi Subramanian has extensive experience in technology and operations. At Tata Sons, she was instrumental in ensuring that Tata group companies harness digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and competitive advantage. Ms. Subramanian had held several key board positions within the Tata group. As Head of Delivery for Retail & CPG Business Unit at TCS, she led strategic accounts and major client relationships, driving customer satisfaction through rigorous service delivery and value addition. Tata Capital Limited and Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited: Contributing to the financial services arm of the Tata group, she offered her insights into digital financial solutions and governance. Infiniti Retail Limited: Overseeing operations of the retail arm known for the Croma brand, she aided in integrating digital technologies to enhance customer experiences. Tata Digital Private Limited, Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Limited, Tata UniStore Limited: Guiding the digital initiatives of the group, focusing on building consumer-centric digital businesses. Ms. Subramanian's association with the Tata group spans over three decades, marked by progressive leadership roles. As Executive Director and Global Head of Delivery Excellence, Governance & Compliance at TCS, she was responsible for ensuring service delivery excellence, governance of large transformation programs, and overseeing risk and compliance across global operations. Ms. Subramanian holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India, and a Master's degree in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, USA. Her exemplary contributions have been acknowledged through various accolades such as "Technology Leader of the Year" at ETPrime Women Leadership Awards (2019) - Honoured for her pioneering efforts in driving technological innovation and digital transformation within the Tata group, Business Today's "Most Powerful Women in Business" (2016) where she was recognized for her significant impact and leadership in the corporate sector.
Amit Kapur
Chief AI and Services Transformation Officer, TCS
Amit Kapur is the Chief AI & Services Transformation Officer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions. Appointed to this role in September 2025, Amit leads TCS’ AI and Services Transformation, driving adoption of AI-powered technologies at scale for businesses worldwide. He has been driving the company’s AI ambition, strategy, execution and positioning through a unique Human+AI services autonomy model. This underpins TCS’ ambition of being the world’s largest AI-led technology services organisation. He is a strong believer in AI partnership ecosystems, redefining talent for the future and making AI real for enterprises globally. With more than two decades at TCS, Amit has built his career on fostering long-term partnerships and delivering deep contextual solutions for clients. Previously, Amit led TCS in the UK & Ireland, its second-largest market globally. Under his leadership, TCS strengthened its position as a trusted partner and was recognised among the top three for customer satisfaction, #1 in IT services by revenues, and as Top Employer for its people practices in the region. Beyond business leadership, Amit is passionate about community impact. Under his leadership, TCS took over the title partnership of the TCS London Marathon, which is the biggest annual one-day fundraising event, and has engaged more than one million children across UK through the TCS Mini London Marathon. Amit has also played a key role in driving TCS’ STEM education programmes in the UK and Ireland, which has reached over one million students worldwide, embedding computational thinking into core subjects such as language, arts, science, mathematics, and social studies. He previously headed the Benelux region in Europe and was instrumental in establishing the company as a full-services player in the region. He is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce Business Council, the FT Chairs Forum, and has led on conversations with government on technology driven growth and innovation potential for the UK economy while also being active in the UK-India business corridor. Amit holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies from Mumbai University. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.
Vinay Singhvi
Head – UK and Ireland, TCS
Vinay Singhvi is the Head of UK & Ireland at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions. Appointed to this role in September 2025, Vinay leads TCS’ second-largest market worldwide, with responsibility for strategy, client partnerships, and operations across a diverse portfolio of industries. Since joining TCS in 1999, Vinay has held leadership roles across delivery, consulting, sales, and business management. Over his 25+ year career, he has consistently led long-term client partnerships and large-scale, mission-critical transformation programs, helping organisations adapt and thrive in a fast-changing business environment. Prior to his current role, Vinay was Vice President and Business Unit Head for Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) across the UK, Ireland, and Africa. Over more than a decade, he built deep relationships with leading global and UK-based financial institutions, helping them accelerate digital adoption, modernise operations, and strengthen customer engagement. His leadership was central to positioning TCS as a trusted strategic partner in the BFSI sector. In addition to his business leadership, Vinay is passionate about developing talent and supporting communities. He actively promotes STEM education initiatives and skills development programs that create opportunities for young people, reflecting TCS’s broader commitment to digital inclusion and social impact. Vinay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Finance & General Management. Based in London, he continues to focus on strengthening TCS’ role as a trusted partner of choice for UK and Ireland businesses in an era of AI-driven transformation.
Master of Ceremonies
Rosanna Lockwood
Leading international presenter and journalist
Rosanna Lockwood is a leading International presenter, who made her name on her own show with “Prime Time with Rosanna Lockwood” on TalkTV in the UK and followed up with extensive anchoring work for major news networks across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including CNBC, as well as hosting and moderating international conferences and events for COP, the World Economic Forum and LEAP. Currently based in Dubai, Rosanna travels widely for broadcast and live event projects. Her career includes specialisms in finance and business news, being at the forefront of the rise of opinion-led broadcasting in Britain. During her time with TalkTV, Rosanna also became Piers Morgan’s trusted stand-in for his flagship debate show 'Piers Morgan Uncensored’, authoritively navigating challenging and often controversial topics with a diverse line-up of opinionated guests. Prior to this, Rosanna anchored Squawk Box and Street Signs programming in both London and Singapore for CNBC International, alongside providing European markets reporting for CNBC U.S., MSNBC and the wider NBC network. She has also presented long-form episodes of CNBC’s The Edge and Inside E-Commerce. Her core topics include economics, geopolitics, sustainability and energy. Rosanna qualified as a journalist with a BJTC-accredited postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the London College of Communication in 2013, and then worked as a radio reporter for the BBC and LBC, and as a television producer for Bloomberg and ITN in the UK. In 2015, she moved to Dubai, where she covered Middle East stock markets for Reuters and developed a career as a host and moderator for live events. Rosanna has interviewed world leaders, central bank governors, and CEOs, and her prowess in the field of business and finance has made her a popular MC, chairperson, and panel moderator, for live events around the world. She has filmed and hosted projects in conjunction with the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP), and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Rosanna’s experience and expertise in live television news means that she is used to working against tight deadlines and handling unplanned developments in high-pressure environments. Organisers trust her to confidently steer their events and to accurately respond to the needs of their audiences, while being friendly and easy to work with.
Tim Wagemakers
Journalist, writer and presenter
Tim Wagemakers is a Dutch journalist, moderator and (podcast) host working in the Dutch media. As a graduated philosopher and journalist, Tim serves a broad spectrum of socially relevant topics, is specialised in politics and big economic and societal transitions and makes television appearances on a regular basis. He has presented for ABC News Australia, IDFA, VNO-NCW, ING, Stibbe and YPO, among other well-known broadcasting names. He has interviewed high-profile individuals such as Somali-British long-distance runner Mo Farah, primatologist Frans de Waal, former European Commissioner Neelie Kroes and authors Kim Ghattas and Grace Blakeley. With his background as a former program editor at the Netherlands most famous cultural and political centre De Balie, Tim Wagemakers knows the ins and outs of programs of all types.
