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“Dr Sébastien Foucaud has extensively focused his career in deriving insights from data and transferring them into knowledge and products, first in Physics and then for Businesses, by using the power of Data technology and Machine learning. Throughout his career he has been leading teams in Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Risk management and Business Intelligence across various sectors. He served as Head of Data Science for classified companies like Scout24 and Naspers Limited (OLX), as well as for a Fintech company. Dr Foucaud built this expertise during a 15-year-long career in Astronomy, at Professor levels, at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), and the National Taiwan Normal University (Taiwan). Before that he was a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham (UK).” “Certace is the one-stop, on-demand services in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence through skills-based temporary placements. By solving data challenges for numerous clients, our independent data science experts are at the forefront of their specialisations, and bring fresh insights into data problems. Given our flexi-placement model, certace’s experts can even take on projects that requires a very high degree of flexibility in terms of location and length of execution.” “In addition to dispensing his responsibilities as a Managing Director and Co-Founder, Dr Foucaud’s main focus is to leverage his deep knowledge in data science and Artificial Intelligence to identify potential business opportunities with certace’s clients, and help design the best strategy and approach to successfully execute data science related projects. Dr Foucaud also represents the certace data science community and contributes to maintaining the level of excellence of the network.”

Steve Greenfield is the Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, LLC a start-up in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on incubating and growing businesses that solve huge pain points in the automotive industry. Their latest product is CompetitorPro, a competitive intelligence tool build for car dealerships that allows them to benchmark their performance vs. other targeted competitor stores. Prior to his current position, he served as AutoTrader.com’s Vice President of Product Management for two years. Steve was responsible for the online user experiences on AutoTrader.com’s website and mobile devices, advertising products for automotive manufacturers and dealers, as well as their advertising management platform. Earlier in his career at AutoTrader.com, Steve was Vice President of Business Development. In this role, he managed AutoTrader.com’s business development initiatives, including the establishment and execution of the company’s acquisition and partnership strategy. During this tenure, Steve oversaw the acquisitions of vAuto, Kelley Blue Book, HomeNet Automotive, and VinSolutions. Before joining AutoTrader.com, Steve served as Manheim’s Director of international Development. In this role, he worked to develop opportunities for Manheim’s overseas investments, including new ventures in Dubai, Istanbul and Beijing. Steve held several other positions at Manheim, including Director of Strategic Analysis and Manager of Sales/Operations. Greenfield began his career at Manheim in Canada in 1999 as the Technology Manager at Toronto Auto Auction, where he oversaw the marketing and sales of password protected technology products to automotive manufacturers and dealers. Very early in his career, Steve started, owned and operated a comic book store in downtown Toronto, before selling it to go back to school. Greenfield is a graduate of York University (Toronto) and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Goizueta Business School at Emory University. In his spare time, Steve is President of Community Consulting Teams (CCT) Atlanta, a non-profit providing pro-bono management consulting services to small Atlanta-area non-profits, and serves on the Boards of the Emory University Alumni Association, Safe Kids Georgia and Prevent Blindness Georgia. He also likes to ride his motorcycle(s) on the racetrack.

Allison is a highly driven and self-motivated big data/analytics/product executive with a proven track record in transforming businesses and driving strategic growth through data analysis and product development. At Cox Automotive, Allison has led the development and launch of Cox Automotive Data Solutions, helping internal and external clients use data to improve decision-making. Prior to joining Cox Automotive, Allison worked at LexisNexis where she developed the entire product portfolio of data and analytics products for its expansion into the UK, leading to double-digit growth year-on- year for that new venture while transforming the motor insurance industry. A trained quantitative political scientist who got her start as a price optimisation consultant, Allison holds a BA in mathematics and international relations from the College of Wooster, and an MA in political science from the University of Michigan. About Cox Automotive Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive service organisation, providing a complete set of products and services that are all in one place and easy-to- use. Our vision is to transform the way the world buys, sells and owns vehicles and we are committed to helping you make money more efficiently. We deliver stocking, marketing, sales and service solutions that connect our clients at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle, using powerful data to give you the competitive edge. Cox Automotive Data Solutions is the UK’s leading source of automotive insight, with an extensive offering of intuitive tools ready-to- use data and consultancy. We can combine data from across the entire vehicle lifecycle. With expert brands including Manheim, Motors.co.uk, Modix, incadea, Xtime and NextGear Capital in our group, we provide powerful data and insight for every client. With data going back 25 years, we see more than three million retail listings and nearly half a million wholesale transactions every year. We have detailed inspection data for millions of vehicles, and records of more than three billion consumer searches.

Robin Caller is the founder and CEO of Overmore Group, and is the creative driving force behind LolaGrove. Robin cut his teeth in the digital industry selling domain names in ‘95, before heading up pan-European sales at first-wave social network FortuneCity.com. Founding Overmore Group in 2001, he built a display advertising business before a business challenge posed by one of his clients Monster Inc. turned his focus to the creation of software, and the delivery of solutions in the field of internet leads. The solution he created is called LolaGrove. Robin has spearheaded the creation of the IAB’s lead generation Council and was voted to the role of inaugural Chair in 2010. He remains as a persistent force for standards and ethics in the online lead generation industry. Holder of a Masters in International Business, he has also lectured at the University of Westminster in London on the subject of Management Information Systems.