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Helen Yuanyuan Cao is a Global executive in healthcare and life sciences, focusing on analytics and bioinformatics, cancer/infectious/ neurodegenerative diseases, building and leading high-performance teams, high-impact product launches, and expertise in digital marketing
She was named "40 under 40" by the leading German business magazine 'Wirtschaftswoche' and "Top 40 under 40 in Business" by German business magazine "Capital". She was also awarded "Manager of the Year 2013" by GenerationCEO, an initiative selecting female executives with the potential to enter the management board of major companies
Helen mentors software and digital health startups at Startupbootcamp accelerator, winner of the 2012 Female Founders Award of Unicredit in collaboration with DLD women.

Deepak Nadig is a highly experienced professional with a strong track record of success in expanding the business across Europe. With a family business background and degrees in engineering and business administration, Deepak has honed a diverse range of skills throughout his career, including building large deals, expanding business across Europe, establishing CRM Practice, DBM, cloud & e-commerce competence, pioneering end-to-end projects, managing large strategic accounts, and leading SAP delivery with teams of 400 people.
Today, as the head of markets for Europe at Bosch, Deepak has built a highly competent and passionate team, established profitable partnerships and alliances, and grown the business multi-fold year on year. His unique value proposition for Bosch is his ability to leverage the company's engineering legacy, sensor manufacturing capability, and expertise in AI to create differentiated value for customers. His goal is to continue driving growth & expansion across the EU, establish a sustainable business model, and trusted brand in the Technology sector.
Deepak firmly believes in creating an agile organization that can operate like a startup within a larger, more established company. This approach allows for increased speed, flexibility, and innovation, all while leveraging the best practices of a mature organization.
With a strong track record in stakeholder management, cultural differences, and leading large teams and strategic programs across geographies, Deepak is passionate about driving innovation and growth. He firmly believes in offering unique solutions that add value to customer businesses, and his results speak for themselves.

Chris Pupia is the CCO of Nuiva.

As a seasoned Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Chief Consultant with over 20 years of experience, Chris has dedicated his career to driving revenue growth, enhancing market share, and delivering exceptional commercial strategies. His journey in executive leadership is marked by a relentless focus on innovation, strategic planning, and building high-performing teams that consistently exceed business goals.
Throughout his career, Chris has held pivotal roles such as CCO, Sr. Vice President of Global Sales, and Director of Sales at leading organizations, driving significant growth and profitability. His experience spans diverse industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods, where he has consistently delivered results that exceed expectations.

Chuck Reynolds is a Managing Director & Partner at L.E.K. Consulting, where he leads the firm’s digital strategy practice. He helps clients across diverse industries — including consumer, industrials, retail, distribution, technology, and life sciences — leverage digital technologies to meet their strategic objectives. Chuck is passionate about driving growth and profitability through customer engagement, digital commerce, and AI/ML applications. His leadership philosophy centers on empowering teams to think creatively and strategically, fostering a culture of innovation and transformation. Under his guidance, L.E.K. has expanded its digital capabilities, delivering impactful solutions that unlock new opportunities for clients.
Before joining L.E.K., Chuck spent over fourteen years at Deloitte Digital, where he led teams in helping Fortune 500 brands enhance their digital strategies and drive profitable growth. He specialized in developing omni-channel experiences, customer engagement strategies, and digital transformation initiatives. During his tenure, he successfully launched new digital experiences for multiple brands and retailers, including expanding the loyalty program for a national multi-brand retailer, increasing total spend and customer lifetime value. Chuck also played a key role in expanding Deloitte Digital's analyst recognition, setting the strategy for the consumer sector AI-enabled solutions and leading the national rollout of Deloitte’s standardized software development lifecycle, reducing project costs and improving the success rate of large-scale technology implementations.
Chuck is an advocate for STEM education and increasing the digital fluency of all. He is passionate about making technology accessible and empowering the next generation of digital leaders. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, advocating for and attending the theatre, and spending time with his family.

Richard Astacio is an expert in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership, based in Wilton Center, Connecticut. With over 20 years of experience across technology, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, Richard has a knack for revitalizing business systems and driving growth. He's known for his ability to helping businesses and lead them to success.
Richard has a strong track record of spotting growth opportunities and making them happen. He’s led successful mergers, expanded service lines, and streamlined operations across multiple locations. His leadership style is all about empowering teams and fostering collaboration, which has consistently led to impressive revenue growth
Currently the President of All Tech Solution, Richard continues to focus on driving operational excellence and strategic expansion. His past roles, including Vice President at Sila Services and Founder of Astacio Plumbing & HVAC, showcase his ability to grow businesses and lead teams through periods of rapid change.

As Senior Director of Corporate Global Sales at Rosewood Hotel Group, Jennifer leads strategic sales efforts across the Americas, focusing on business travel, meetings, and incentives for our global portfolio.

Her expertise lies in identifying new market opportunities, developing high-impact sales strategies, working closely with senior leadership, and developing our team.
Jennifer's journey spans across top luxury hotel brands. At Four Seasons, she spent nearly 16 years in corporate, group, and leisure sales, earning recognition as the Worldwide Sales Person of the Year. She later expanded my hospitality expertise, working with 3D Cruise Partners to elevate groups, meetings, and incentive travel at sea. Before joining Rosewood, Jennifer was part of the opening team at Four Seasons Resort Anguilla, where she helped lead culture change with the hotel conversion.

John Robitscher is the CEO of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), an organization committed to enhancing public health by preventing and managing chronic diseases. In this role, John provides strategic direction and leadership, overseeing innovative initiatives and guiding a nationwide team of professionals. He is passionate about advancing health equity, promoting social impact, and combating racism in public health, with a focus on innovative strategies to improve health outcomes. Under his leadership, NACDD has significantly increased its funding and expanded its impact. He is also the President and founder of ProVention Health Foundation, a public health foundation that is solely focused on promoting prevention and are champions of stopping disease before it starts.
John has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and public health. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Henry W. Grady Foundation, where he led initiatives to support healthcare innovation. As a Fellow at the CDCs National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, he contributed to key research and policy developments. At the International Life Sciences Institutes Center for Health Promotion, he played a pivotal role as Chief Development Officer, enhancing health promotion programs globally. His career is marked by significant achievements, including securing over $400 million for chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs, and increasing NACDD's funding.
In addition to his professional achievements, John is actively involved in various boards and organizations. He is the Past Chair of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Affiliate Council and serves as a Board Member of the Population Health Alliance. John is also a National Trustee of Oxford College of Emory University. He is deeply committed to social justice and equity, reflected in his volunteer work and advocacy efforts.

𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐝 is the founder of 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝟒𝟒, where she specializes in helping 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 grow by bringing their story to life with heart and strategy. Her passion is working with small but mighty teams in 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬, and 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, helping them 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, and 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
Kathleen believes that great organizations are like gardens—you plant the seed, and she helps it bloom with the right 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, and 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

Larry Bomback is the Interim Chief Financial Officer of Albright College and also the Interim Leader, Fractional Executive, and Project Consultant at Strategic Nonprofit Finance.

Change agent, he is also a turnaround specialist, arts Lover, and a member of the Forbes Business Council.

Mickey Meehan is the CEO of Green Security, a transformative SaaS platform revolutionizing vendor credentialing and automated access compliance. Under his leadership, Green Security empowers organizations to enhance safety, simplify workflows, and drive compliance through cutting-edge technology.
With a proven track record in scaling businesses, Mickey is passionate about leveraging innovation to reshape industries. He champions the strategic adoption of SaaS solutions to optimize processes, mitigate risk, and achieve measurable business growth. Beyond technology, he’s a culture builder dedicated to developing high-performing teams and scalable, production-ready solutions.
Before Green Security, Mickey served as GVP and GM at Conductiv, where he led the company from pre-revenue to a 10x acquisition by Premier (NASDAQ: PINC). Earlier, as COO of Mobitor Corporation, he secured growth capital through strategic debt and equity financing, further solidifying his expertise in scaling high-impact businesses.