Christopher Platt

Field Strategist and CT

HPE

Himani Thakkar

Senior Frontier Engineer

STN

Kristie Baisden

Medical Director, Women’s Healthcare

Bayer

Ann Holder

CEO

Marani Health

Ann Holder is the CEO of Marani Health, where she is redefining maternal and infant care through technology, data, and vision. A seasoned leader in global medical technology, Ann has built her career at the intersection of innovation and access—scaling breakthrough health solutions and creating partnerships that reshape entire ecosystems.

At Marani, Ann is spearheading the development of digital health platforms, medical devices and remote monitoring solutions designed to do more than measure vital signs—they empower clinicians with richer, real-time insights and equip expectant mothers with the confidence, tools, and support to actively shape their maternity journey. Her work tackles one of healthcare’s most urgent challenges: improving outcomes for mothers and babies, everywhere.

Ann’s career spans senior executive roles at Medtronic and other Fortune 500 companies, where she drove market-expanding strategies, advanced reimbursement models, and global product launches. Her expertise bridges clinical innovation, commercialization, and operational excellence, making her a rare leader who speaks both the language of science and the language of business.

What sets Ann apart is not only her track record of bringing transformative technologies to market, but her conviction that maternal health deserves bold, disruptive solutions. She leads with purpose and builds with vision, championing organizations that are data-driven, patient-centered, and grounded in equity.

Ann’s leadership is fueled by a simple belief: healthier mothers and babies are the foundation of healthier societies. Through Marani, she is turning that belief into impact—one innovation, one partnership, and one family at a time.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneholder/

Anula Jayasuriya

Managing Director

Kidron Capital

Niklas Hess

Founder

Medvelle

Roger Zien

Vice President of Operations

Murad

Claudia Allwood

CMO

Emi Jay

Claudia is the Chief Marketing Officer of Emi Jay, where she leads the brand’s creative and strategic growth. With 15 years of experience across beauty, wellness, and CPG, she has been instrumental in shaping some of the industry’s most iconic names. Previously the founding CMO of Rhode, she also held leadership roles at Tatcha and Benefit Cosmetics, building a career at the intersection of creativity and commerce. From launching award-winning startups to guiding acquisitions and complex restructures, Claudia specializes in turning founder-led visions into culturally resonant, market-defining brands.