List of Authors

Our authors bring hands-on business perspectives from across industries and regions. Their expertise spans information technology, healthcare, financial services, energy, and manufacturing. In their articles, they go beyond surface-level commentary, offering practical insights on emerging technologies, strategic innovation, and value creation.


Dr. Jon Belsher

Dr. Jon Belsher

Global Partner Healthcare

Jon is the CEO of Visura and guides medtech and healthtech companies by combining 30+ years of clinical practice and executive leadership experience—former CEO with a pivotal role in White House initiatives and named one of the Top 100 Innovators & Entrepreneurs.


Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes

Global Partner Engery

Ingrid is a globally recognized expert in deep tech strategy, cyber-ethics, and quantum ecosystems. She advises Fortune 100 firms, the UN, the G20, and EU-affiliated bodies on digital strategy, risk governance, and sustainability, including quantum-proofing in energy.

Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes

Mike Flache

Mike Flache

Chairman

Mike is a former entrepreneur and board member. He has worked with tech founders and executives from Google, Amazon, and Huawei on market and growth strategies. Mike is recognized as one of the world’s most influential experts in digital transformation (Global Excellence Awards).


Timothy Hughes

Global Partner Information Technology

Timothy is the CEO and co-founder of DLA Ignite. He is known as the pioneer of social selling and ranked #1 among the world’s most influential social selling people (Onalytica). Timothy has also co-authored three best-selling books on sales in the AI ​​age.

Timothy Hughes

Dr. Khulood Almani

Dr. Khulood Almani

Global Partner Artificial Intelligence

Khulood is a leading AI and digital innovation expert with 20+ years of experience. As CEO of HKB Tech, UN Ambassador, and G20 advisor, she drives global impact across AI, IoT, and smart tech—ranked among the world’s top thought leaders in technology.


Prof. Dr. Nafis Alam

Global Partner Financial Services

Nafis is a globally recognized scholar and commentator on FinTech and banking regulation. As Head of the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia, he has co-authored nine books and lectured worldwide, including at Harvard and Cambridge.

Prof. Dr. Nafis Alam

Damien Kopp

Damien Kopp

Innovation Partner Technopolitics

Damien has held executive roles in technology for 20+ years across Europe, North America, and Asia. As Managing Director of RebootUp, he drives AI integration and technopolitics for Fortune 500 companies and innovation leaders, navigating Asia’s strategic and global risks.


Dr. Marc van Loo

Innovation Partner WASH

Marc is a cosmologist, sustainability innovator, and impact entrepreneur. As the founder of LooLa, one of the world’s most decorated eco-resorts, he pioneered the Safe Water Garden—endorsed by the UN and the Indonesian government as the most cost-effective sanitation system for tropical regions.

Dr. Marc van Loo

Dieter Machlet

Dieter Machlet

Innovation Partner Digital Value Creation

Dieter is a senior executive with 30+ years in international leadership positions. As Global CIO, he bridges business units to deliver ROI-focused digital transformation across sales, operations, and finance. Dieter brings board experience and a track record with PE investors, including IPO engagements.


Axel Pinckert

Innovation Partner Operations Research

Axel is a technology entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in complex software environments. As CEO of Dynaprog, he specializes in production planning with mathematical models, focusing on cost efficiency and international competitiveness of High-Mix Low-Volume (HMLV) manufacturers.

Axel Pinckert