Zuzanna Briant

Director, Practice Lead CCM @ World Commerce & Contracting(IACCM)

Zuzanna is the Director and Practice Lead CCM at World Commerce and Contracting (WorldCC), a global organization promoting best practices in commercial and contract management. With over 10 years of experience managing complex contracts across telecom, financial services, and aviation, she is recognized for advocating efficient contracting and building trusted, high-performing relationships. Zuzanna holds a Master’s degree in Finance and is a WorldCC CCM Advanced Practitioner, contributing to the development of knowledge and skills in the field while supporting the global WorldCC community.

Wissam Abu Taha

Senior Director of Digital Transformation and Client Engagement @ Workpacks

Vladislava Stefanova

Head of Procurement and Contracting Department @ SOLAR MONTAGE TEAM LTD

Virginie Colaiuta

Partner( International Arbitration and Construction Law) @ LMS Legal LLP

Virginie is an experienced lawyer specializing in International Arbitration and Construction Law, admitted to practice in Paris, New York, and England & Wales. She serves as the Managing Editor of Construction Law International, the IBA magazine, and is recognized for her expertise in complex cross-border construction disputes and arbitration matters.

Stuart R Broadley

CEO @ EIC

Stuart is the CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), one of the world’s largest energy supply chain trade associations. With over 25 years of global leadership experience in the energy sector, he is recognized as a global expert in energy policy and strategy. Stuart is an award-winning leader—the EIC received the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2023—and the author of the Survive & Thrive annual report. He is also the architect of major industry events such as the Energy Exports Conference (EEC) and the World Energy Supply Chain Awards (WESCAs). A frequent conference chair, speaker, and moderator with 30k+ LinkedIn followers, Stuart serves as a board chair, director, and advisor to businesses and governments worldwide.

Rade Bajic

Contract Manager @ STRABAG

Rade is a Senior Delay Expert and Contract Manager with over 16 years of international experience, specializing in multimillion-euro claim management and defense across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He is an expert in FIDIC Yellow/Red Book contracts, forensic delay analysis, and ICC arbitration. Rade is recognized for leading claim strategies, managing DAB submissions, and providing expert evidence in complex disputes.

Prasanta Dey

Professor Operations Management @ Aston University

Dr. Prasanta specializes in supply chain management and project management, with over 130 published research papers. He has led numerous research projects and industry collaborations across manufacturing, process, services, and construction sectors globally, including SMEs and large enterprises. Dr. Prasanta has developed decision support systems for supply chain performance, sustainability, and risk management, and currently leads projects on low-carbon supply chain adoption. He is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Energy Sector Management and Co-Director of the Aston India Foundation for Applied Research.

Pepijn Docter

Renewable energy, Commercial/contract @ Hippo Consortium

Pepijn is a renewable energy expert with over 20 years of experience managing, developing, and delivering industrial-scale projects. Qualified in Program Management (MSc, Oxford) and Law (LLM, University of Amsterdam), he has a proven track record of taking new technologies from development to commercial market introduction. Pepijn also brings extensive experience leading commercial functions, including sales, contracting, claims, and project development.

Natale Pezzimenti

Remediation, Plant, and Demolition Technologies (TEBID) @ EniRewind

Mark Langerhorst

Project manager @ Worley

Mark Cowley

Project Management Consultant @ Mark Cowley Services

Mark is a project management consultant and energy transition implementation specialist with more than 38 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. He supports clients across the energy transition, oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, mineral processing, and industrial sectors. A former Project Director and Vice President of Operations at Petrofac, he has led major, technically complex projects worldwide. Mark is known for his expertise in project delivery, contract and risk management, and coaching project managers toward excellence.

Marco Russo

Head of Projects @ SLB

Marcin Bruszewski

Head of Legal Affairs - Region Poland @ Fortum

Marcin has over 25 years of legal experience, including 13 years at Fortum Power and Heat Polska, where he leads the legal affairs of one of Poland’s prominent energy companies. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, project finance, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contract law. Marcin also contributes to the strategic oversight of Fortum subsidiaries as secretary or supervisory board member, delivering legal strategies that support business goals and growth.

Joel Gray

Product Portfolio Director @ Ascertra

Joel is a product management professional passionate about delivering SaaS solutions. He works closely with customers and cross-functional teams in engineering, sales, and services, driving product strategies that generate growth and value. With experience across start-ups and large enterprise solutions, Joel combines deep market understanding with strategic product leadership, leveraging opportunities from AI, machine learning, and innovative SaaS models.

Jan-Anders Antonsen

Integration Specialist @ Fluor

Jan-Anders is an experienced integration and data professional specializing in data management, data governance, ETL, reporting, software management, and access control within engineering and construction environments. Skilled in SQL, SQL Server, the Microsoft BI stack, and the Office Suite, he combines strong technical expertise with team leadership, user training, budgeting, and client collaboration to deliver data-driven solutions that support operational excellence and innovation.

Dr. Yvonne Waterman

Liability law, Publisher of the Global Asbestos Forum Magazine @ Waterman Legal Consultancy and Global Asbestos Forum

Dr. Yvonne is a legal expert specializing in employer liability, asbestos-related liability, and preventive asbestos management. She provides advisory services, second opinions, and legal documentation for complex liability cases, and supports lawyers as a trusted “lawyer’s lawyer” and strategic partner. Dr. Yvonne is an active member of VASR, BOHS, FAAM, and NORAC, contributing her expertise to the broader professional community.

Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim

Director Project Control @ Turner Construction Company

Doina Dobre

Senior Cost Estimator @ Emerald Group

Doina is an Independent Cost Estimating Consultant with over 30 years of experience supporting CAPEX, OPEX, and ABEX projects across North America and Europe. Aligned with AACE International Recommended Practices, she provides specialized estimating services for engineering firms, EPC contractors, and project owners. Doina’s expertise spans infrastructure, process industries, green energy, industrial facilities, and marine projects. She is recognized for delivering risk-adjusted estimates, value engineering strategies, and cost control integration for complex EPCM and EPC projects.

Dayananthan Sivalingam

Senior Planning & Cost Control Engineer @ ADNOC Group

Dayananthan is a seasoned Project Management Professional with 17 years of experience across Concept Study, FEED, and EPC stages in the Oil & Gas sector, including 14 years in the Gulf region (Qatar & UAE). Certified in Project Management (PMP)® and Risk Management (RMP)®, he has led shop-based and field-based projects, managing structural steel, piping, process systems, critical equipment, and complex installations. Currently, he holds the Lead role in Planning & Project Control in the UAE, ensuring on-time project delivery and efficient resource management.

Chetan Sheth

Executive Director & Head - Plan Design @ Linde

Chetan has over 31 years of professional experience in Gas Processing, Petrochemicals, Refinery, Oil & Gas, and Fertilizer projects with leading multinational EPC companies, including Tecnimont ICB Ltd., L&T Chiyoda Ltd., CCC Abu Dhabi, and Linde Engineering India & Germany. He has international experience in Milan, Calgary, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and Munich/Dresden, covering project execution, strategic planning, people management, FEED, engineering, procurement, and digitalisation initiatives. Chetan has successfully managed projects ranging from €1 million to €1.6 billion and brings expertise across project management, client and supplier management, process improvement, and team development.

Axel Conrad

Senior Legal Counsel @ Hitachi Energy

Axel is an experienced in-house lawyer and conference speaker with over 10 years of post-qualification experience, specializing in IT and energy infrastructure contracts, contract risk management, and claim management. He has drafted, reviewed, and negotiated hundreds of contracts valued at over $2 billion and has conducted global training on terms & conditions and negotiations. Axel has supported multiple M&A and commercial integrations and serves as Deputy to the HE Global Nuclear lawyer, bringing deep expertise in compliance, contract law, and energy sector agreements.

Aseema Mishra

HearthMath certified NCSC Consultant @ NeuroChangeSolutions

Aseema is a seasoned speaker and transformation leader with 14 years of corporate experience across insurance, telecom, and energy. Trained by Dr. Joe Dispenza, she helps organizations apply the neuroscience of change to enhance employee engagement, collaboration, creativity, and productivity. Founder of a wellness coaching company, Aseema blends strategic insight with a passion for organizational well-being and excels in project management, stakeholder engagement, and Agile transformation.

Anita Bø

Chief Product Officer @ Ascertra

Andrzej Piekarz

Senior Contracts & Claims Manager @ CCM

Andrzej is a Senior Contract and Commercial Manager with almost 20 years of international experience delivering large-scale industrial investments in the energy, petrochemical, and other sectors. He provides end-to-end expertise across the full project lifecycle, including bidding, execution, and warranty phases, on both buy and sell sides. Recognized for his strategic leadership, contract negotiation skills, and risk management, Andrzej has managed complex projects such as Poland’s largest post-1989 industrial power investment and advises clients worldwide on commercial and contractual strategies.