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James began life as an art student and street artist. In 1986, he co-founded a small design company called ATTIK with a friend in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, UK with support of family and The Prince’s Trust (a foundation set up by Prince Charles to help aspiring talent in the UK). ATTIK was very successful and eventually acquired by Dentsu. He joined The Coca-Cola Company in 2013 as global design lead. Rebranding many iconic global beverages including many of the company’s billion-dollar brands, that were activated across 200+ markets. James changed the definition of ‘design’ at The Coca-Cola Company from a packaging department to a Global Design team recognised as a network of creative thinkers who were focused on human beings and who ultimately could drive value and growth at Coca Cola. It wasn’t easy James had to navigate the corporation’s global system but his focus on discovering and developing talent among the next generation of talent was always key to his plan.

In 2019, James came to realise that he’d been building a community of designers, that today I share as a ready-made network. He firmly believes that the next great world currency will be distributed talent, so he launched his new agency - KNOWN◼️UNKNOWN and is already working with some major global brands.

Anoosheh Oskouian is President and CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc., a Calif.-based woman-owned, certified business specializing in air pollution capture and control systems for industrial applications. Ship & Shore helps major manufacturers meet Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) abatement challenges by providing customized energy-efficient air pollution abatement systems for various industries, resulting in improved operational efficiency and tailored “green” solutions. As the pollution abatement industry’s only female CEO, Oskouian is unique within the environmental sector. She has more than seventeen years’ experience in industrial and commercial project construction of a wide range of air design and fabricating combustion equipment including thermal oxidizers, catalytic oxidizers, boilers, burners, carbon and zeolite absorption mechanisms.

President & CEO of CJ Graphics, Jay Mandarino runs 35 companies, including his Not-For-Profit ventures, with sales over $40 million. Located in a state-of-the-art facility in Canada, CJ delivers steady growth through innovation, acquisition and long-term planning. CJ has won over 6,500 awards including 70 Benny awards and the 1st ever to win 22 Benny’s in one year. Jay has an infectious enthusiasm and drive. He has won many business leadership awards including Canada’s Printer of the Year & the 1st person under 60 to receive a lifetime achievement award. He has served on many industry boards as a director for The Advertising & Design Club (ADCC), the Graphic Designers Association (GDC), President of the Toronto Club of Printing House Craftsmen & North American Waterless Printing Association. Jay has helped many companies expand by acquisition through his M&A company and business advice. He is a professional speaker and is a philanthropist that has been widely recognised for outstanding contributions to charitable causes. His awards include the Diamond Jubilee Medal from HM Queen Elizabeth II and 2 other medals. Jay’s engaging and highly energised presentation style proved a hit with drupa Cube’s audiences in the past and we are delighted to welcome him back.

Puni Rajah is a highly experienced researcher, analyst, consultant and coach.  In her lengthy career she has worked at Gartner, Cray, Canalys and IDC (VP Corporate Programmes) and also Governance Reviews.  These days Puni focuses on coaching and consulting, using her expertise and experience to coach individuals and teams. She understands that markets are moving fast. Conventional approaches to intelligence, strategy, planning and enablement cannot keep pace. High performance teams shorten cycle times by using digital channels and social skills. They listen to customers more effectively and engage more meaningfully. Her clients are typically leaders in their industries, and early to transform. Her coaching candidates aspire to improve their understanding of customer priorities, anticipate needs and wants and tell better stories. 

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Jeremy is responsible for transforming the Design capability and output of Diageo’s current brands and new products worldwide.  Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business.  He is passionate about the impact Design has on business performance and the way Design Thinking leads to breakthrough ideas wherever it is applied.  Standout projects include Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Tanqueray 10 and the creation of John Walker & Sons Diamond Jubilee, a limited edition of 60 bottles selling at £100,000.

Prior to joining Diageo Jeremy was Head of Design for Tesco, responsible for the portfolio of 19,000 private label products and for leading the Store Formats and Design teams.  His early career was as a Freelance Designer and University Lecturer.  

Dr. Thomas Keil is a specialist on the impact of technology on business models and on society in general. His core areas of interest are Digital transformation, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence & Ethics. Besides his work as Regional Marketing Director at SAS in Germany, Austria and Switzerland he is a popular speaker at professional conferences, workshops and seminars. He serves as advisor to B2B marketing magazines and in program committees of AI-related conferences. Dr. Keil joined SAS in 2011 having previously held management positions at a financial software company. He started his career in the then called “New economy” in several internet start-ups” and never lost interest in the way innovation works. 

The Panel Debates and discussions proved a success in 2016 and this year Gareth, Editor in Chief of Print Business magazine will host 2 panels with up to 4 participants to discuss important controversial print industry issues.  This year 2 primary debates will be around Artificial Intelligence and the continuing battle between analogue and digital print technologies across multiple print applications and technologies.

Olga Munroe is Head of the Retail Institute at Leeds Beckett University, one of the UK’s leading research centres that specialises in innovation and consumer behaviour in relation to retail products and services. Olga provides strategic direction for the Institute and works closely with global brand owners, retailers and packaging manufacturers. Her vision is to promote independent, high quality scientific research as a best tool for supporting the industry’s growth and innovation needs.