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Rob is a pioneer in Human and Organisational Performance and all aspects of performance improvement including incorporating the understanding of personality diversity into risk management.

He brings an integration mentality to consulting, along with a globally recognized capability to make the science of errors practically applicable, and has been involved in developing multiple industry international standards for human and organisational performance, incident analysis, and procedures.

Rob is a sought-after executive mentor, coach, and trainer, and is routinely invited to speak both locally and internationally.

Jenny is an accomplished entrepreneur and go-to-market leader with extensive experience helping over 350 B2B technology companies—from Fortune 50 giants to early-stage startups—develop and execute high-impact revenue strategies. Her expertise spans a wide range of solution types including SaaS, healthcare tech, CRM, enterprise analytics, and cloud computing, with proven success across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, and telecom. Known for her ability to attract top talent, cultivate leadership, and drive rapid value creation, she brings a strategic and scalable approach to growth.

She has been recognized five years in a row by the Sales Lead Management Association as one of the “50 Most Influential People in Sales Lead Management” and one of the “20 Women to Watch.” Her leadership has earned her spots on Direct Marketing News and Indianapolis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 lists, as well as the McDermond Medal for Excellence in Entrepreneurship. As a frequent speaker and published author, she shares insights on entrepreneurship, lead generation, and revenue growth, drawing on a career rooted in results and driven by innovation.

I’m a customer-driven Product Marketing leader with over 7 years experience in B2B SaaS technology, with 3 years focused exclusively on EHS & ESG Technology.

I currently serve as the Director of Product Marketing at HSI where I lead Go-To-Market efforts for our EHS and ESG Solutions and capabilities for North America and Europe. I work collaboratively with our Product team to enhance and refine our product offerings to ensure we continue to develop the best in-class EHS and ESG systems for our customers.

I’m skilled at market insights, uncovering customer needs, generating user & buyer personas and building Go-To-Market & Marketing strategies. I also carefully craft and build relationships with third-party industry analysts, gaining three consecutive Leader positions in Verdantix’s ESG & Carbon Management GQ’s.

Tyron McGurgan is an accomplished entrepreneur, media specialist, and events professional with over 17 years of experience in the industry. He is best known as the CEO and Founder of Focus Network, a leading research and advisory events company, that provides innovative, localised insights and research platforms for senior executives and teams across APAC and the USA.

Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Tyron completed his education in Australia before embarking on his professional journey in the events and media space. He started his career working in print media, gaining invaluable experience in sales, marketing and management.

In 2012, Tyron founded Focus Network with the aim of providing businesses with a more effective and efficient way to connect and engage with executives, while the content curation and insights presented to their audiences was driven directly by the research and data they had captured. He recognized the potential of data in transforming the events industry, and set out to create a company that would leverage the latest tools and platforms to deliver high-quality, engaging events that would ultimately help businesses achieve their goals.

Under Tyron’s leadership, Focus Network has grown from an events company into a Research and Advisory business that works with some of the world’s leading brands and organisations. The company has a reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality events that incorporate the latest research and localised insights derived directly from it’s analysts.

In addition to his work with Focus Network, Tyron is also a respected thought leader and influencer in the events industry. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences and events, where he shares his insights and experiences on topics such as event technology, event marketing, and future trends.

Throughout his career, Tyron has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. He has built a reputation as a leader who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and take risks to achieve his goals. His vision and dedication have been instrumental in the success of Focus Network, and he continues to inspire and motivate his team to reach new heights.

In his free time, Tyron can usually be found on the Golf Course, or spending time with his growing family.

Jill James is Chief Safety Officer at HSI. Jill’s 30 year health and safety career includes 12 years as Senior Safety Investigator with OSHA, and several years in healthcare, education, biotech, life sciences and the poultry industry. At HSI, Jill focuses on tracking/deciphering regulatory changes and trends, thought leadership, product, external relationships, and internal training. Jill is host of the Accidental Safety Pro podcast and content creator of the Supervisor Safety Tip video series.