
Attila Csikász-Nagy
Attila is a visionary leader with a strong background in computational and systems biology. As a professor and researcher, he has made significant contributions to the field, with an impressive publication record and expertise in bioinformatics. With experience at renowned institutions like Microsoft Research and King's College London, Attila brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and business management skills to his role as CEO. In addition to his professional pursuits, Attila enjoys playing basketball competitively with his old high school friends.
Given the complexity and cost of the commercialisation journey, strategic alliances and partnerships become a key decision for all founders. This panel will discuss the who, the why, and perhaps most crucially the decision around when to partner.
- Improving capital efficiency within the animal health market
- Factors to consider when evaluating and planning route to market
- How strategic partners will leverage data and AI to help guide start-ups and speed to commercialisation
- Drivers of successful partnerships and the realisation of value

Megan Grether

Justine Conway

Jim McIntyre
Customer centricity is more than a strategy - it’s a mindset that shapes how the animal health industry engages across the value chain. From manufacturers and distributors to clinics and pet parents, placing the customer at the centre is essential in creating sustainable growth. This panel will bring together senior leaders to discuss how customer expectations are evolving and what it takes to align global business models around those needs to deliver impact across the animal health value chain.

Jesper Nordengaard

Paul Martingell

Gudrun Ravetz
Currently Gudrun works as a Veterinary Consultant to Pet Health Plans from Denplan and as an external interviewer for prospective veterinary students at University of Liverpool. Alongside practicing as a small animal veterinary surgeon on graduating in 2002, Gudrun furthered her interest in the business side of the veterinary profession by studying for the post graduate certificate in business. Gudrun became President at the BVA Member’s Day and AGM on 22 September 2016.

Hugo Denton
Hugo Denton is the Chief Growth Officer at Devcos and the third generation driving his family’s legacy in the beauty industry. He works with brands around the world to bring new products to life across skin, color, SPF/OTC, personal care, and haircare. Focused on innovation, speed, compliance and quality, Hugo is passionate about helping brands grow while building on Devcos’ 60-year legacy.

Robert Zolynas
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An exploration of how illicit compounding intersects with patent protections, market exclusivity, and the proposed EU pharma package revisions shaping the future of pharmaceutical innovation.
