As a Master in Electronics, Wouter Leten became an expert in semiconductors as he grew through the ranks at Melexis. After a stint as Engagement Manager at McKinsey, Wouter joined ASML in early 2023 as the Head of Corporate Strategy & Strategic Business Development. Wouter is excellently placed to talk about international business & marketing challenges in the global tech industry. 

With his Masters degree in Economics, Gregory Bauduin worked for some of the best known brands in the world. First at Sony, then at Bose, where he held regional & global marketing roles. Since 2017 Gregory has been dedicated to IKEA, first again as country marketing manager but now in a global marketing lead role. Given his career path, Gregory has tremendous experience in the balance between global & local marketing strategy and execution. 

Originally trained as a Master in International Marketing, Maarten Krikken stepped beyond theory to create & lead Barú, a confectionary & drinks company with global ambitions. Knowing the answer from both sides of the equation, Maarten is set to take us on a journey from textbooks to boardrooms. In his keynote, he compares frameworks on branding, pricing, distribution, and product innovation with the everyday realities of the messy world of actual international business.

Taki Tsaklanos is a visionary voice at the crossroads of digital innovation and international marketing. With a strong track record in leveraging cutting-edge martech and AI solutions, Taki has helped global brands transform how they connect with customers and scale digital strategies. As a passionate techno-optimist and experienced strategist who doesn’t just talk about the future but builds it, Taki will explore how AI & digital technologies are redefining every layer of marketing operations in the age of intelligent automation.

As Group Marketing Director at Vandersanden, Europe’s largest brick-producing family business founded in 1925, Nathali Donatz helps steer a century-old company toward a future-proof, international growth story. She will share how Vandersanden remains globally relevant by investing heavily in innovation and sustainability while mastering the specific needs of very different markets. Drawing on a career that spans sales, recruitment, and strategic marketing, Nathali brings a rich, hands-on perspective on how to turn long-term vision into concrete market impact.

Wim Hamaekers is co-founder of One Inch Whale, an insights agency that helps brands decode unconscious consumer behaviour and translate it into effective brand, innovation, and go‑to‑market strategies worldwide. As a respected ESOMAR member and Insights 250 Legend, he combines deep methodological expertise with decades of international research experience. In his keynote, Wim will explore how subtle, often irrational and emotional differences between consumers across markets shape decisions – and why understanding these nuances is a crucial key to achieving international marketing success.