Ian Burst
Allison James
Jags Rao
Jags Rao is a recognized thought leader on Blockchain, Confidential Computing and Digital Transformation.
He introduced blockchain to Swiss Re in 2015 and co-founded B3i - Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative. Jags authored a technical paper on privacy preserving transparency on blockchain networks in 2016.
Since 2018 he has been driving Swiss Re's strategic agenda for a successful business change using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) with focus on de-risking global supply chains in the frontiers of digital economy.
Jags spearheaded Swiss Re's R&D efforts on Privacy Preserving Analytics through exploration of software- and hardware- based tech approaches.
Jags has over 25 years of experience in solution consulting, innovation management, service delivery and sales leadership with the blend of technology, business and entrepreneurial background.
Jags is an avid trekker, biker, ayurveda/yoga follower and a life coach on "living in the present moment".
He is a proud father of two daughters.
Dave Buckley
Dave Buckley is a senior technology policy advisor at the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, which leads the UK Government's work to enable trustworthy innovation using data and AI. He leads the CDEI’s work on privacy enhancing technologies to support responsible data access. He has led the development of CDEI’s PETs Adoption Guide, has conducted research into novel data intermediaries, and has worked with teams across the UK public sector to provide advice and guidance on the responsible use of data-driven technologies in the social care sector and in tackling online harms. Prior to joining the CDEI, he worked in a number of software and data engineering roles in the private sector.
He holds a Masters in Physics from Oxford University, and a Masters in Digital Culture from King’s College London, where he conducted quantitative research into hate speech on social media.
Gary Taylor
Joaquín Coronado
Joaquín has got over 30 years experience in business management, telecom and restructurings throughout Europe, Latinamerica, and the USA.
Joaquín has advised corporates and private equity in Spain, Portugal, USA, and Latinamerica in M&A, mergers, carve-outs, operational and financial restructuring, and business improvement for over USD 30 Bn in transaction value. He has got extensive industry experience in energy & utilities, telecom & technology, and infrastructure.
Joaquín stated his career at Dow Chemical, then for 13 years he worked at Abengoa where he led as CEO the technology (Telvent, Nasdaq) and bioenergy business, being 10 years member of executive committee of the company until 2002. He lived in Spain, Mexico and the USA during these years.
Then he joined EDP (Energía de Portugal) where he was managing director and CEO of Hidrocantábrico, vice-chairman of Naturgas, chairman of the renewable business, board member of Telecable and Retecal, and board member in the TSO REE and the whosale market OMIE.
Joaquín then moved in 2005 to become managing director of ONO where he led the integration of ONO and Auna to form the lead telecom cable business in Spain (sold to Vodafone in 20214).
From 2009 until 2015, Joaquín was deals partner at PwC Spain and for five years until 2015 he led the advisory business (deals & consulting), and was member of the EMEA leadership team, and board member of PwC Advisory Americas appointed by the US firm.
In the 2016 -2020 period Joaquín has been an entrepreneur, becoming CEO of Altán Redes (Mexican 4G telecom company), and CEO of Taiyo (investment fund in solar PV in Japan), and CEO of Podo (lead retailer of electricity, gas, and home services in Spain), being founder of all these companies.
