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Andreas Kyrilis is serving as Partner at Bain & Company and is a member of Bain's global Energy & Natural Resources and Advanced Manufacturing & Services practices. He has over 20 years of experience in management consulting and industry leadership. Andreas is recognized for his expertise in Energy and Industrials, working with top executives on high-impact initiatives. His focus areas include energy transition, digital transformation, and operational improvement.
Cristiano Rizzi is Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Dubai. He is experienced in management consulting across the energy sector, covering upstream, downstream, petrochemicals, power generation, renewables, and EPC markets. He has advised state-owned enterprises, international companies, and government bodies across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the United States, with expertise in market strategy, joint ventures, investment planning, and business transformation.
Daniele Candela is Managing Director in the Strategic Investments Group at KKR in London, where he focuses on structured capital solutions across the firm’s funds and portfolios. He joined KKR in 2015 after working with Oaktree’s European principal team on investments across the capital structure. Earlier, he was part of Morgan Stanley’s M&A department in London, focusing on the media and telecommunications sectors.
Dimitrios Kofodimos is the Executive Director and Head of Managed Investments at J.P. Morgan Personal Investing, the digital-first wealth management division of J.P. Morgan. He previously held senior leadership roles at Nutmeg, where he led Product, Growth, and Managed Investments, overseeing its integration into J.P. Morgan Chase following the acquisition. Earlier in his career, he held product leadership positions at PayPal and Paysafe Group. Dimitrios holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MSc with Distinction from the University of Surrey.
Dimitris Maroulis is a co-founder and partner at Genesis Ventures, where he invests in early-stage tech startups in Greece and Southeast Europe. He previously held leadership roles at Antler, Oracle, and McKinsey & Company. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dimitris is passionate about supporting founders to build impactful, innovative tech companies.
Stergios Anastasiadis is a General Partner at Genesis Ventures, where he supports early-stage tech startups in Greece. He previously worked at Google and Shopify, specializing in product innovation and large-scale deployments. He is also an angel investor and mentor, helping to scale technology companies across North America and Europe. Stergios holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto and an M.Sc. from McGill University.
Giuseppe Bonaccorsi is a Managing Director and Partner at BCG with strong focus on the Energy sector and Digital Transformation. As a core member of Boston Consulting Group's Energy practice, he helps companies navigate energy transitions and diversify their portfolios with new strategies and digital technologies. With a focus on the GCC region, Giuseppe has supported major energy clients and played a key role in setting up digital startups and ventures in Dubai. His expertise includes Strategy, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Innovation.
Giuseppe Valerio Candela is a Private Equity Investment Leader at Partners Group, a global private equity and asset management firm. Prior to Partners Group, Giuseppe worked at RBC Capital Markets, where he specialized in European healthcare M&A, and at PJT Partners and Deutsche Bank. He holds a Master of Science in International Finance from HEC Paris, where he was awarded the prestigious Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, and a Bachelor of Science in International Economics, Management, and Finance from Università Bocconi.
Katharina Skalnik is the Head of Strategy & Transformation at MediaMarkt Austria & Switzerland, where she leads the Transformation Office, responsible for strategy, transformation initiatives, project and program management, and sustainability. Previously, Katharina was a Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she delivered strategic and innovative solutions for clients in the media, telecommunications, and digital sectors. Katharina holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Graz, where she graduated with distinction, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the same institution.
Marcin Jedrzejewski is a Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). His expertise focuses on the oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemicals sectors. Previously, Marcin held roles as Partner and Managing Director at BCG in both Warsaw and Dubai. Before joining BCG, Marcin worked at A.T. Kearney and Orange Polska, where he held leadership roles in business services and investment management. He holds a background in business and economics from the University of Calgary.
Marko Kirner is an Investment Professional at Valiant Asset Management, specializing in private credit and alternative investments. Previously, he worked as a Director at Värde Partners and has experience as a Distressed Debt Analyst at Manulife | CQS Investment Management. Marko began his career as an Analyst at PJT Partners and Zaoui & Co. He holds a Master of Science in International Finance from HEC Paris and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University.
Mason Dykstra, PhD is the Chief Science and Technology Officer and Co-Founder of MinersAI, where he focuses on leveraging AI to assist mineral exploration companies in securing critical minerals for the energy transition. With a career spanning operations, exploration, and research in both academia and industry, Mason’s expertise lies in data integration, sedimentology, and petroleum system analysis. Prior to MinersAI, Mason served as Vice President of Energy Solutions at Enthought.
Matthieu Regli is the Lead of Group Strategy at Swiss Re, a global reinsurance company based in Zurich. Matthieu has a strong background in strategy, having previously worked as a Principal and Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), focusing on corporate strategy and transformation projects. He is also a Board Member of the Trust Foundation at Augmedit. Matthieu holds an MSc in International Finance with Highest Honours from HEC Paris and a BSc in Economics and Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Massimiliano Masi is the General Manager of Magaldi Middle East. He is a veteran in the energy and renewables industry, with extensive experience in Italy and the Middle East.
Nicolas Weber is the Co-Founder and CEO of Voltiris, a company pioneering the integration of renewable energy in greenhouses. With a background as a strategy consultant at BCG, he has experience advising C-level executives across diverse industries. Nicolas holds a Master’s in Management and Strategy from LSE, where he graduated with distinction.
Pierre Ibrahimchah is an investor focused on public markets and early-stage ventures. He is an early pre-seed backer of Dynamo, illuminem, and La Ferté. Pierre has experience in the family office sector, investing across a variety of industries. He holds a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne and has completed executive education in Family Wealth Management at Columbia Business School.
Renat Heuberger is the CEO and Co-Founder of Terra Impact Ventures and Co-Founder and Senior Adviser at South Pole. He has been engaged as a social entrepreneur in the fields of sustainability, climate change and renewable energies since 1999. Before founding South Pole, Renat co-founded and acted as the CEO of the myclimate foundation. He currently also acts as CEO of Terra Impact Ventures. He also contributes his expertise to the development of illuminem’s Data Hub™, helping shape its insights on sustainability.
David Cohen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Techstars, a global network that accelerates startups. He also serves on the boards of Endeavor Colorado and LevelTen Energy. David holds an Associate of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida. More about him can be found at David Cohen's website
Timoteo Marra, CFA, is the Vice President of Investment Portfolio Management and a Fixed Income/Rates Trader at ING, where he focuses on managing high-quality liquid assets and green bonds. Timoteo has been with ING since 2018, holding various roles, including Senior Analyst in Capital Management and Finance Trainee in the ING International Talent Programme. He previously worked as a Campus Ambassador and Summer Intern at Bloomberg LP. Timoteo holds an MSc in Finance & Investment from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and has completed an MBA exchange semester at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Fabio Severino is the Group CTO at Geckosoft, where he has been leading the company’s technology strategy since 2016. He also co-founded Tadan and served as CTO & CPO at Traent, pioneering hybrid blockchain technologies. Fabio holds a degree in Computer Science from Università di Pisa and has extensive experience in software development and innovative tech solutions. He is recognized for his contributions to AI and blockchain, including receiving the Premio America Innovazione award for best Italian innovative start-ups in 2024.
Leonardo Giagnoni is a venture capital investor and Founding Partner at HayStack Ventures. He focuses on sourcing, investing in, and exiting innovative companies across both public markets and early-stage ventures. He also serves as a Venture Scout at EWOR and VC Catalyst at Bolzano Slush'D. Leonardo holds a Master's degree in Management and Business Administration from Università degli Studi di Firenze.
Riccardo Fisogni is a Partner at One Factory, specializing in venture capital, business development, and M&A advisory. He has extensive experience in investment strategy, having served as VP and General Manager at Eatable Adventures Group, where he led the creation of Foodseed, a foodtech accelerator. He also serves as a Managing Partner at Eden Ventures, investing in startups across diverse industries. Riccardo holds a degree in Management and Business Administration from Università Bocconi.
Emanuele Torlonia is the Managing Director at Italian Angels for Growth (IAG) and Managing Partner at Eden Ventures, a leading international venture capital firm. He has a strong background in strategic thinking, business development, and investment, having held key roles at IAG, where he focuses on sourcing and managing investments in early-stage startups. Emanuele is also a board member at multiple organizations, including Startupbootcamp and Orienta Agenzia per il Lavoro, and an early investor in Kiwibot. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from IE Business School and Università Bocconi.
Giovanni Strocchi is a Venture Partner at The Techshop SGR and Managing Partner at Eden Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments in AI-driven startups. He has also been an active investor and board observer in multiple startups across the AI and SaaS sectors. Giovanni holds an MBA from Bologna Business School and a Master's in Electronic Engineering from Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna.
Filip is a Partner at Fortino Capital, where he leads investments in early-stage B2B tech and SaaS companies across Europe. Since joining the firm in 2016, he has led multiple successful seed and Series A rounds. His earlier experience includes roles at BCG and BNP. He holds a degree from the University of Oxford, and is an active figure in the European venture ecosystem, with a strong passion for scaling high-growth tech ventures.
Luisa Buche is an Investment Manager at Fortino, where she joined in February 2025 to help build the firm's DACH VC team. With a background as a strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Luisa brings experience across various industries with a financial focus. She has previously worked in the financial services and impact investment sectors, including in a Portuguese impact investment fund. Luisa holds a Master’s in International Finance from Nova SBE in Lisbon and a Bachelor’s in International Business Administration from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Gianmarco Iannello is an Adjunct Professor at Hult International Business School, teaching in the Master's of Finance and MBA programs. Previously, he was a Principal at KKR, specializing in private equity with a focus on financial institutions and business services. Gianmarco also serves as a Trustee at UWC Adriatic and a board member for APRIL, France's largest wholesale insurance broker. He holds a BSc in Economics from University College London and has experience in private equity, having worked at both Permira and KKR.
Otto von Troschke is the CEO and Founder of PRORSUM AG. He has experience in alternative investments and infrastructure, and serves on the boards of CalibSun, a leader in solar forecasting, and EOLOS Floating Lidar Solutions. With a background from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, he is dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions that will shape the future.
Vlasios Voudouris is a Senior Advisor at Turnleaf Analytics, specialising in AI and data strategy. He brings expertise in AI/ML and quantitative analytics, having previously served as Chief Data Officer at Argus Media and Head of Quantitative Modelling & Analytics at Standard Chartered Bank. Vlasios holds a PhD in Informatics from City, University of London, and is an Editorial Board Member for Biophysical Economics and Sustainability at Springer Nature.
David Hamilton Nichols is an investor and strategic advisor at California Thermodynamics Inc. and Sokn Engineering. He has built a global portfolio in sectors such as renewable energy, blockchain, AI, and healthcare, advising early-stage companies worldwide. Named Global Impact Champion 2020-2021 by India Needs You and one of the "Top 10 Investors to Follow" by International Business Times, he is also a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce.