Leadership

Erik is a mentor and advisor to various startups and growth stage companies. He is Vice Chairman of the Board at Camfil and a member of the board at AXsensor, iHopa, iPercept, and PayAir. Erik has experience in strategy and operations in companies ranging from small startups to multi-billion dollar organisations spread across USA, Europe and Asia.

Steffen is the CEO at Zentiva, a multinational Pharma company with presence in more than 30 countries. He has worked in leadership positions with Syngenta, Acino and Sanofi. He has a demonstrated record of driving growth in multicultural environments.

Jayesh is an automotive industry executive and thought leader. He specialises in building world-class companies, and has played commercial leadership roles in organisations of different sizes throughout his career. An entrepreneur at heart, Jayesh previously founded veriCAR, India’s first independent used car certification service. He produces and hosts the AI in Automotive Podcast, featuring the people who are shaping the future of automotive.

Cyril is a partner with BM&A, an independent advisory, audit and financial services firm. Cyril has a diverse profile encompassing Strategy, M&A, Partnership, Integration and Project Management with Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial ventures.

Lucia is a Business and Digital Transformation Leader with 20 years of experience driving at-scale change management initiatives for Fortune 500 companies. She is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, delivering actionable recommendations aligned with strategic goals and driving innovation through AI. During her personal time, Lucia likes to hike the Swiss trails to free her mind, and loves travelling east to experience fascinating cultures and customs.

Deepesh has nurtured and grown automotive insight businesses. A motorcycle enthusiast, he served as Head of Research at SupplierBusiness, now a part of S&P Global Mobility. Later on, he was the Director of Automotive Forecasting in India-ASEAN-ANZ for IHS Markit. In his last assignment, he led product strategy at Ola Electric, scouting Etergo BV for acquisition. He has been regularly quoted in the media as a subject matter expert.

Balkrishna Dubey is an authentic and relationships-driven leader with 22+ years of global experience in the IT industry across India and Europe. With a strong track record in sales, business development, and customer success, he combines business acumen with a deep commitment and focus on People, Relationships, and Purpose.

Passionate about creating trust-based collaborations, Balkrishna has built and nurtured high-performing teams, customer partnerships, and ecosystems that thrive on empathy and authenticity. As part of the advisory board of Eligere, he brings expertise in scaling business growth while ensuring AI innovation is guided by purpose, responsibility, and meaningful impact.

Balkrishna is also Founder & Managing Director of Copast, a Germany based IT advisory firm.