Gareth McGuiness
Chief Technology Officer
Haleon
Gareth McGuinness is a dynamic technology leader with a proven history of people development and consistent delivery of complex projects. His expertise lies in strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and a dedicated focus on business value and cost optimisation. With over 15 years of senior management experience in banking, retail, media, and consumer goods, he’s led diverse technology teams of up to 400 individuals. Gareth fosters a positive and delivery-focused environment, emphasising innovation, transparency, creativity, and adaptability for optimal outcomes.
Gustavo Cabral
VP Digital Customer Supply & Development
Barry Callebaut
Dr. Gustavo Cabral is currently the VP Digital Customer Supply & Development at Barry Callebaut.
With more than 15 years of experience in supply chain, operations and production technology, Gustavo has been part of the technological and cultural transformation of several global key players in different industries throughout his career. His focus is on Industry 4.0 applications, an area in which he holds a PhD from the RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
I have 7 years of experience in leading teams, predictive/preventive maintenance/inspection culture development, optimizing and empowering people, processes and technology based on agile / LEAN with My motto: Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast!
Moreover, as Honoured Keynote-speaker, and trainer at different Professional Conferences, I have shared my views, and experiences Worldwide.
Carlos Gomes
Sustainable Development and Continuous Improvement Corporate Director
Carlos A. R. Gomes, Senior Executive, is responsible for the Sustainability and Continuous Improvement area at the SODECIA Group. His recent activity has been oriented towards the management and development of national and international energy self-sufficiency and Continuous Improvement projects AI Gen based to increase efficiency of the systems and Operations, placing the Group within international Sustainability requirements. He also served as Chief Information Officer, Project Management Officer Europe and Asia and Corporate Operational Audit. He has an MBA in Management and Marketing from ESADE Business School and Universidade Católica, a Postgraduate in Computer Networks and Security Systems and a Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering-ACI from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto
Ewa Kosmowska
IS Site Manager
Ewa is an accomplished IT&D Manager with a strong background in leveraging technology to drive digital transformation in the context of Industry 4.0. With a career spanning over 20 years, she has played a crucial role in aligning IT strategies with digital principles to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.
As a IT&D Manager at Reckitt, Ewa leads a dedicated Team responsible for the planning and implementation of new solutions that underpin Industry 4.0 initiatives.
She has lead successful project such as Manufacturing Execution System implementation in Reckitt’s factory, that have significantly contributed to the company’s digital maturity.
Ewa is excited to join the discussion and networking opportunities at The Industrial IoT Strategies Summit in Lisbon, where looks forward to engaging with like-minded professional, learning from their experiences, and contributing to the vibrant exchange of ideas that defines the essence of this event.
Stefan Hoppe
President and Executive Director
OPC
Stefan Hoppe is the OPC Foundation President since end 2018 coordinating the OPC expansion into the Internet of Things & Industry 4.0.
Stefan has been the Global Vice President since 2014 and the President of the OPC Europe organization since 2010 being the catalyst for initiating liaisons with other industrial consortiums that has resulted in OPC working groups developing companion specifications for the organizations respective information models.
Stefan Hoppe studied electrical engineering at the Technical University of Dortmund, Germany. Since 1995 he has worked for BECKHOFF Automation, starting as a software developer later as a lead Product Manager with focus on PC based Automation, connectivity and embedded software products.
You can reach Stefan under stefan.hoppe@opcfoundation.org
Marcal Bosch
Global Head IIOT
Novartis
Toine Dirven
Head of Manufacturing Digital
Volvo
Toine is the Head of manufacturing Digital at Volvo Cars, with over 25 years of experience in the industrial automation. He is responsible for the application landscape used at all the Volvo Cars manufacturing plants around the globe.
Volvo Cars manufacturing has 8 car plants and 3 component plants . He has been working in the European and Chinese plants to support the rollout of the Digital solutions within manufacturing.
At the moment Volvo Cars is changing the Digital landscape to support Smart and sustainable manufacturing to create a more agile, efficient, and competitive manufacturing environment by interconnection our systems and collecting and analyzing data to optimize production, predict maintenance needs, and improve decision-making.
Within Volvo Cars Digital they are working in Agile product teams and deliver a mix of own developed software (MES/MOM layer) and COTS solutions like S/4 HANA (ERP layer) and Team Center PLM.
Toine is very passionate about using new AI/ML technologies in the assembly process in the factories.
Paolo Braiuca
Industry Principal Pharmaceuticals
Seeq
Paolo holds a MSc in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology and a PhD in Chemistry and has nearly 20 years of experience in the global Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemicals industry, covering various roles, from R&D and Process Chemistry to Product Management, Business Development and Marketing.He has introduced multiple new technologies and processes to commercial manufacturing, including working on several blockbuster drugs.He grew up in the Northeast of Italy, but spent most of his career in Germany and the United Kingdom and currently lives in Cambridge, in the East of England.Before joining Seeq he has led the go-to market strategy, as Director of Global Market Development, for the Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Fine Chemical Products business, focusing on the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Clean Energy markets.
Manuel Aguado Puertas
Global Digital Manufacturing Manager
Danone
Manuel Aguado Puertas is an expert in industrial automation and digitalization, currently working in Danone’s Digital Manufacturing Acceleration program. As the Global Digital Manufacturing Manager & Industrial Product Owner, he drives innovation through scalable IoT solutions and manages digital catalogue solutions. His role focuses on implementing advanced technologies and maximizing their impact in manufacturing.
Previously, Manuel held key roles at Siemens and Procter & Gamble. At Siemens, he managed the development of Industrial Edge IoT applications and led a team of software developers. At Procter & Gamble, he spearheaded automation and robotics projects, contributing to the company’s Industry 4.0 strategy.
Ganesh Kumar Bukka
Vice President & Global Head ITxOT Practice
Hitachi Digital Services
As the VP and P&L leader for Hitachi Digital Services Industry 4.0 business, Ganesh, with over 25 years of deep industry experience, is spearheading an industry-leading practice in Industry 4.0 and IoT that encompasses diverse industry domains and technologies in both process and discrete manufacturing.
Before joining Hitachi, Ganesh served as Wipro’s global head of Industry 4.0, where he successfully developed it into an industry-leading practice. He boasts extensive experience in operational transformation, global supply chains, and private equity transformation spanning the entire business value chain, from concept to market launch.
His expertise encompasses digital transformation, process transformation, smart manufacturing, IoT, and asset performance management. Furthermore, he holds the esteemed titles of Six Sigma Master Black Belt & Reliability Expert from GE. Additionally, Ganesh is a Certified Level II Sustainability professional and a graduate of Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
