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Micky Adriaansens graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam, and holds a postgraduate degree from Grotius Academy.
She was Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate in the Rutte IV cabinet from 2022 to 2024. Previously, she was a member of the Senate and CEO of consultancy firm Twynstra Gudde. As Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate, Adriaansens advocated improving the business climate, innovation and sustainability of industry. As CEO of Twynstra Gudde, she led one of the largest management consultancy firms in the Netherlands.
She is now the new CEO of Nyenrode Business University. Innovation and sustainability are high on the agenda at both Nyenrode and Adriaansens. With her many years of experience in consulting, business and the public and political domain, she gives geopolitical, sustainability and transformative technological developments a clear impetus.
Micky Adriaansens
CEO of Nyenrode | Former Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
As a seasoned technology leader, Eduard has built a successful career by creating value through his product management background, customer focus and business acumen. He understands the need for continuity, stability, and scale – and is responsible for overseeing all technology for EVERSANA and the company’s clients. He has held leadership positions across the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries at organizations including Axia Woman’s Health, SSM Health, McKinsey & Company, CVS Health and IDEXX Laboratories. He holds a Masters of Science in Applied Analytics from St. Louis University, an MBA from Nyenrode Business University, and additional executive educational experience from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
EVERSANA is a leading independent provider of global services to the life sciences industry. The company’s integrated solutions are rooted in the patient experience and span all stages of the product life cycle to deliver long-term, sustainable value for patients, prescribers, channel partners and payers. The company serves more than 650 organizations, including innovative start-ups and established pharmaceutical companies, to advance life sciences solutions for a healthier world.
Eduard de Vries Sands
Chief Information Officer at EVERSANA | Driving Digital Transformation in Life Sciences
Dr. h.c. Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen LLM ACII worked for over 34 years at Aon, ending her career as Chair of the Executive Board of Aon Holdings B.V. She has extensive international experience in financial services and insurance. Marguerite is the Founder and Honorary member of the Dutch Reinsurance Association and currently serves on the boards of Siemens Nederland and MN Services. She also advises the Erasmus Centre for Data Analytics and Swiss Diversity and is an ambassador for the Female Cancer Foundation and UWC Maastricht.
Her previous roles include leadership positions on boards such as Kelp Blue, NautaDutilh law firm, and the Dutch Royal Military Museums. She is an expert in leadership, diversity, inclusion, and equity, and represents the Netherlands in global women’s empowerment initiatives like G20 EMPOWER.
Marguerite has received numerous awards, including the Ambassador J. William Middendorf II award and a lifetime achievement recognition from the British Chamber of Commerce. In 2022, she was awarded an honorary doctorate from RAI University in India, and in 2024, she was decorated as an Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau. She holds a Master’s degree in Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam and has studied at INSEAD, Harvard Business School, and IMD.
Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen
Former Chairman Aon Holdings | Non Executive Director Siemens NL & MN | Chair Advisory Board SER Topvrouwen
Raymond Hannes has a background in engineering, human-centric design and strategic anticipation. With a passion for helping companies find their unique ‘style’, he supports organisations to differentiate themselves and grow in an ever-changing world.
As a university lecturer, he shares his knowledge and experience, while working on breakthroughs as an associate partner at ELP Network. He is also a dedicated supporter of LGBTQ+ founders, through mentorship, investment and advocacy, including through his initiative Identity.vc.
He is co-founder and board member of the Young&Bold Foundation and co-founder of the European Breakthrough Forum: a think/do tank dedicated to fostering collaborative innovation and addressing the Europe’s most pressing challenges by identifying, celebrating and scaling next practices.
Raymond Hannes
Entrepreneur | Innovation Strategist|Advocate for Inclusive Ventures
Jamila van de Voort, owner of ‘ChangewithJamila’, is an experienced change coach and facilitator who helps organizations, teams and professionals to realize sustainable behavioral change in complex and deadlocked situations. With over 15 years of experience, she has led large-scale transformations in sectors such as public services, consultancy, construction, telecom & IT, logistics, automotive, e-commerce, sustainable energy and intellectual property.
Her approach combines Change and Kanban methodologies with EQ coaching based on positive psychology. In this way, she creates working environments in which change is not only implemented, but also truly embraced and anchored. By standardizing processes, improving team performance and optimizing business results, she brings strategic goals together with people-oriented change initiatives. Whether it concerns core processes within municipalities or streamlining operations in fast-growing scale-ups, her analytical skills and empathetic leadership make the difference.
Driven by a passion for sustainable ‘Ways of Working’, she focuses on continuous improvement, transparency and compliance. Her mission is to support teams and individuals with knowledge and care, so that changes are permanently embedded in the organization, leading to sustainable growth and development.
Jamila van de Voort
Owner of ‘ChangewithJamila’ | Change and transformation leader
Recognized for her impact, Danielle has been nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, honored as a LinkedIn Top Voice, named an FD Young Talent 2025, and included in MT Sprout’s Inclusive 30 of 2024.
As a speaker, Danielle brings humor and empathy to conversations about authenticity, team-building, resilience, and gender, rooted in her own experience navigating and reshaping the corporate world. Looking to inspire your organization? Book Danielle to make an immediate and lasting impact.
Danielle is on a mission to realize an inclusive and colorful society. She challenges companies and society to break taboos around sexuality and gender, aiming to create safe environments where everyone can be their authentic selves, and where underexposed talent is given the stage it deserves.
Danielle Jiskoot
Founder House of Inclusion | Speaker/Moderator | Talks about building successful workplaces and DEI | FD Talent 2025 | Mental health advocate
Terry Aurik is a dynamic C-level executive with extensive experience in the tech, telecommunications, and ICT sectors. She is recognized for her strategic leadership and customer-centric approach to innovation, consistently driving growth through transformative strategies and forward-looking initiatives.
With a strong track record in managing large-scale operations and complex organizational transformations, Terry excels at fostering long-term stakeholder relationships and aligning technology with business goals. Her passion lies in leveraging digital solutions to build sustainable, future-ready organizations.
Known for her decisive and results-oriented leadership style, Terry combines sharp analytical skills with the ability to inspire teams around a clear vision. She brings both strategic insight and practical execution to the table—making her a sought-after speaker and thought leader in technology-driven innovation and change management.
Terry Aurik
Transformational Tech Leader | Driving Innovation & Sustainable Growth
Pierre Gurdjian is a Belgian executive with experience in leadership, governance, and societal impact. He is President of the Board of Solvay, a leading chemical company, and serves on its Finance, Remuneration, and Nomination committees. He was previously President of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (2016–2023) and is a director at UCB, Lhoist, and the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel.
A former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Pierre spent 27 years serving clients across Europe and the Middle East, and led McKinsey’s Human Capital practice for EMEA. He is passionate about human capital development and co-created Belgium’s ‘40 Under 40’ platform for young leaders.
He is involved in various organizations including YPO, YouthStart Belgium, and the Harvard Club of Belgium, and teaches at the Solvay Business School. Pierre holds a degree in Commercial Engineering from VUB and an MBA from Harvard Business School
Pierre Gurdjian
President of the Board of Directors of Solvay
Alex Klein is an AI trainer and developer with a background in psychology, biology, and IT. At PromptGorillas, he leads the mission to make artificial intelligence accessible, understandable, and practically applicable for a wide audience. He develops intuitive tools, delivers trainings and keynotes, and translates complex technology into concrete solutions that truly help people. To date, he has guided over 250 clients in taking their first steps with AI.
He combines deep knowledge of how people think and learn with hands-on experience in designing digital systems—not starting from technology, but from what people need to understand information, feel confident, and take effective action.
Alex Klein
Product Manager at PromptGorillas | Building AI-Powered Product Experiences
Dave is an alumnus of Nyenrode Business University and has spent the past decade building an international career across Shanghai, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. During this time, he founded two companies, one of which resulted in a successful exit. His ventures have spanned industries ranging from tech to digital services, providing him with deep, hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, international business development, and market expansion.
Having recently returned to the Netherlands, Dave is now building Waltz AI’s European presence as Sales Director. In this role, he is responsible for driving growth across the continent by forging strategic partnerships and accelerating the adoption of Waltz AI’s cutting-edge marketing platform.
Dave will share his personal journey of launching businesses across borders, navigating cultural differences, and building market traction from the ground up. He will also explore how Waltz AI is helping companies work smarter, convert more effectively, and integrate AI as a core pillar of modern digital marketing.
Dave Kortekaas
Sales Director at Waltz AI | Serial Entrepreneur | Building Cross-Border Growth in Tech & Marketing
Giovanni P. De Regil is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Waltz AI, bringing over 15 years of combined experience in business leadership, entrepreneurship, and technology innovation. He has successfully built and scaled ventures in the marketing technology space, including one that grew to become the largest and most significant in its sector.
At Waltz AI, Giovanni leads product vision and technical strategy, orchestrating a blend of AI-powered and visual tools that enable prompt-based campaign building, creative generation, analytics, and predictive modeling. Our platform lets users co-create with AI models—also providing smart suggestions and automations—while retaining full manual control through intuitive visual builders. Teams can quickly design dynamic web and landing pages, capture leads, automate email workflows, and perform AI-enhanced image editing, all optimized to maximize engagement and conversion rates.
In this session, attendees will explore how AI seamlessly integrates into business operations and workflows, and examine its transformative effects on the marketing and other industries. They’ll gain practical insights on adopting AI-driven strategies—from prompt-based creative development and predictive analytics to co-creative visual design—enabling entrepreneurs to innovate, improve efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge.
Giovanni P. De Regil
CTO & Co-Founder at Waltz AI | 15+ Years in Martech, AI, and Scalable Product Innovation
