Shaping the new tomorrow.

Gary Foote is the Chief Information Officer at GM Performance Power Units (GMPPU), the new high-performance technology venture created by General Motors and TWG Global to develop the next-generation Formula 1 power unit for the Cadillac F1 programme. He leads all global technology systems, data platforms and operational infrastructure required to build one of the most advanced power systems in motorsport. With over two decades of experience in elite motorsport and technology leadership, Gary has held senior roles at Haas F1, Mercedes AMG Petronas, Brawn GP and Honda Racing F1, contributing to multiple World Championship victories. He is known for building high-performance digital operations, driving innovation under pressure, and scaling organisations through rapid growth and technological transformation.

A Fellow of the British Computing Society and a five-time UK CIO 100 honouree, Gary is also a committed advocate for STEM education and serves as a trustee for Tove Learning Trust.

Monica Verma is a leading spokesperson on Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and Cybersecurity. She is a committed and passionate technology and security leader, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and an engaging keynote speaker with ca. 20 years of experience in the tech and cybersecurity industries. Recognized as a 2019 Best Security Advisor, 2022 Top 50 Women in Tech, and 2023 Top 3 CISO in EMEA, Monica brings award-winning leadership and deep industry insight to every stage.

She is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Foyer and MonicaTalksCyber, initiatives that have built a thriving global community of over 30,000 professionals around cybersecurity, AI and leadership. A Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) and former board member of the Cloud Security Alliance, Monica is known for making complex security and AI topics accessible, practical and inspiring—empowering leaders to drive secure digital transformation.

Rісаrdo is​ a pioneeri‍ng technology leadеr who bridges ​rіsk manag​ement, c‌loud and automa‌ti‌on. He is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience with cybersecurity, cloud, and automation. He has developed an AI-powered cloud compliance accelerators,  co-authored Cloud Security Alliance whitepapers and many other emerging topics crossing the chasm of widespread technology adoption. As an early AI adopter and published author, Ricardo advises CxOs on digital transformation and emerging technology risks and adoption.

Johann serves as the Field CTO in the global AI Solutions Organization for Dell Technologies.

Major focus of this organization is working closely with an Ecosystem of Customers and Partners to drive joint Solutions in Business Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud native Applications. Johann has over 35 years of experience in the international ICT industry with Profit and Loss Responsibility. He is an active member of the working group for Security and Foreign Policy run by the State of Bavaria.

Highest level of Education: Master degree in electronic Engineering and Computer Science. 

Johan Thorslund is an experienced technology and enterprise infrastructure specialist, serving as Enterprise Account Executive for AMD in the Nordics. With a strong background in high-performance computing, data center transformation, and modern workload optimization, Johan helps organizations leverage advanced processor and platform technologies to boost performance, reduce energy use, and enable scalable digital growth. He works closely with CIOs and technical leaders to align architecture decisions with business outcomes, bringing clarity to complex technology choices in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Tony Fergusson is a cybersecurity strategist with over 30 years of experience spanning networking, security, and IT leadership across diverse global industries. Widely recognized for his visionary approach, Tony was among the earliest pioneers of Zero Trust, adopting its principles in real-world environments as early as 2015, well before it became mainstream. As the first-ever Zscaler customer to deploy Zscaler Private Access, Tony broke new ground by extending Zero Trust to Cloud and operational technology (OT) environments. Prior to joining Zscaler, he led a secure cloud transformation that became an award-winning benchmark for Zero Trust architecture.

Today, Tony serves as a CISO-in-residence, advising some of the world’s largest enterprises on cyber resilience, threat-informed defense, and secure digital transformation. His approach blends practical experience with bold innovation, always with a focus on reducing the attack surface and staying ahead of adversaries

Tommi has over 20 years of experience in leading IT and digital to enable business success.
Last twelve years he has been CIO at Neste. He is an active member of CIO communities and
enjoys learning, sharing knowledge and improving. 2018 Tommi was awarded CIO of the
year in Finland. Tommi defines himself as a digi-humanist and says: “Digital technology
exists to make life better

Kirke Saar is the Chief Information Officer at Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), where she leads the development of secure, modern, and resilient digital infrastructure for one of the region’s most trusted international financial institutions.  Her leadership bridges business goals, risk management, and innovation — ensuring IT is a strategic enabler, not just a support function. In recognition of her impact, she was named a finalist for the 2025 Tivi IT and Digital Leader of the Year – award, cementing her role as one of Finlands’s most respected tech leaders. Before joining NIB Kirke worked as a CTO For Telia Norway and before that as the CIO/CTO for Telia Estonia.

Marcel Burton is the Director of IT Asset Management (ITAM) and FinOps Services at SoftwareOne. With over 10 years of experience across SAM, cloud financial management, and IT cost optimization, Marcel brings a practical, results-driven perspective to managing software and cloud spend at scale.

In his current role, Marcel leads the design and delivery of ITAM and FinOps services for global clients, working closely with IT, finance, procurement, and cloud teams to align technology usage with business outcomes.

Samu Huhtio is the Head of IT Governance at SOK, bringing over 25 years of experience across the IT landscape. Throughout his career, he has built strong expertise in IT contracts, asset management, IT service management, risk management, and compliance. Known for his structured approach and deep understanding of enterprise IT operations, Samu has played a key role in guiding organizations through complex transformations while ensuring governance frameworks keep pace with evolving technologies. His work focuses on creating sustainable, transparent, and business‑aligned IT practices that enable long‑term value. With a front‑row view into the changing economics of IT, Samu brings practical insight into how cloud and AI reshuffle cost structures, governance models, and operating practices.

Ozan Acar leads the CIO Office and Operational Excellence at Ahlstrom, driving digital maturity, performance improvement, and strategic transformation across the organization. He previously led IT Service Delivery and Partner Management at Ahlstrom and has extensive experience managing large-scale international SAP programs and projects at Nokia.

Ozan brings deep insight into enterprise transformation, cross-functional collaboration, and the practical realities of modernizing global operations.

Julius Manni is the CEO of Vincit, a Nasdaq Helsinki–listed digital business partner. With over 20 years of experience in technology and strategic leadership, Julius has led large-scale change across organizations. His leadership philosophy bridges strategy and practical, high-impact execution. Today, he is driving Vincit’s organization-wide AI journey, ensuring that emerging technologies are supported by the right capabilities and a systematic implementation approach to capture real value.

Outside the boardroom, Julius maintains a creative balance as a garage studio music producer.

Markus is an experienced information security leader who has acted as global CISO for several listed companies such as Tieto and Stora Enso. He is passionate about business-minded cybersecurity and an active participant in Nordic networks to secure businesses and society at large. Working in IT and security for over 20 years, he has a broad view in successfully combining business agenda with both administrative and hands-on technical IT/OT security.

His current interests evolve around improving business and cybersecurity alignment, and leveraging AI for better cybersecurity practices in businesses.