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Former CEO · Deutsche Bank

Dr. Josef Ackermann

Mr. Ackermann started his career as a banker in 1977 at Schweizerische Kreditanstalt (SKA), today's Credit Suisse. In 1990, he was appointed to the Executive Board, becoming its president in 1993. In 1996, Mr. Ackermann joined the Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG, where he became responsible for the investment banking division. From 2002 to 2012 he served a full decade, first as spokesman and later as Chairman of the Management Board as well as the Group Executive Committee. During this time, he led Deutsche Bank into the top ranks of the world's investment banks and steered it safely through the epochal financial crisis which broke out in 2007.

Former President · Fraunhofer Society

Prof. Dr. Reimund Neugebauer

Dr. Reimund Neugebauer is the former President of the Fraunhofer Society, Europe's leading organization for applied research and development. He has played a key role as a principal advisor to the German government on matters of technological innovation and industrial strategy, helping to shape policies that drive competitiveness and progress across industries. His expertise bridges cutting-edge research and real-world application, strengthening Germany's innovation ecosystem.

Former 2× Taoiseach · Ireland

Enda Kenny

Mr. Kenny is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) (2011–2017), Leader of Fine Gael (2002–2017), Minister for Defense (2014–2016), Leader of the Opposition (2002–2011), Minister for Tourism and Trade (1994–1997), and Minister of State at the Department of Labour and Department of Education (1986–1987) with responsibility for Youth Affairs. Mr. Kenny co-chaired the World Trade Talks in 1996 in Singapore. He served as Vice President of the European People's Party (PPE), and as Leader of his own party Fine Gael for 7 years. He served as a member of the European Council from 2011 to 2017 and was President of the Council from June 2013 to December 2013.

Founding Chairman · IP & Technology Group

Song K. Jung

Mr. Jung has been practicing Intellectual Property law for over 30 years and has built one of the leading intellectual property practices in the industry. He has been a member of the global and national boards of major law firms throughout his legal career. Mr. Jung has worked on some of the most notable and significant IP cases in the industry including IP litigation matters resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars to multi-billion dollars for his clients. For over three decades, he has filed patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office resulting in many thousands of patents granted in the U.S. and the world for clients from all parts of the globe.

Managing Director · Albright Stonebridge Group

Michael Warren

Mr. Warren is Managing Director of Albright Stonebridge Group, part of Dentons Global Advisors, where he advises clients on international growth strategies, stakeholder management issues, as well as economic and geopolitical issues affecting global markets. Previously, Mr. Warren worked at McKinsey & Company, where he was based in the U.S. and South Korea, both as a strategic consultant in the technology and financial institutions practices and as a fellow of the McKinsey Global Institute. Mr. Warren serves on a number of boards including Walker & Dunlop, Inc., a commercial real estate finance and lending company; MAXIMUS, an American government services company; and Ripple, a blockchain network solution U.S.-based technology company.

Chairman & Founder · Integrated Insights

Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas is the Chairman and Founder of Integrated Insights, a strategy advisory firm; a Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University; a non-resident Senior Fellow in Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at the Brookings Institution; and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Chris spent ten years as a Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company, leading various efforts including the Asia Semiconductor Practice, the Global Digital Strategy Practice, and the Global IOT service line. Chris was the General Manager of Intel China, the largest semiconductor business in China. He owned the region's $5 billion-plus P&L and grew revenues by over 50% within 3 years.