Australian and Italian (Hold European Union Work Rights). Organisations across the world are facing unprecedented workforce shortages. Solving these challenges requires more than recruitment, it requires a strategic workforce approach. I help healthcare providers build sustainable talent strategies that support growth, reduce workforce risk and create predictable pipelines of clinical talent. With executive leadership experience across Australia, New Zealand an South East Asia, I have designed and delivered domestic and international recruitment strategies for some of the region's largest healthcare organisations. My global experience includes developing talent pipelines and recruitment strategies across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Canada, the United States, South Africa, India and the Asia-Pacific region. I have worked across dental, medical, veterinary and allied health workforces, helping organisations attract, relocate and retain highly skilled professionals in competitive markets. Whether you're expanding into new markets, opening additional locations, or addressing ongoing workforce shortages, I provide commercially focused advice that aligns workforce strategy with business growth. What you'll gain - Strategic Workforce Planning - International Recruitment Strategy - Global Talent Pipeline Development - Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence - Clinician Attraction & Retention Strategies - Employer Brand & EVP Development - Workforce Mobility & Immigration Advice - Executive Talent Advisory - Growth & Expansion Workforce Planning - Recruitment Function Optimisation - Technology Selection and Implementation

People, Culture & Talent Strategist with 15 years of experience partnering with founders and leadership teams across FinTech, Financial Services, Tech, and iGaming. I work as a strategic partner to leadership teams and alongside existing HR functions, bringing the senior people and culture expertise that most growing organisations need but don’t have in house. What I do: - Culture Diagnostics & Strategy: I identify exactly where culture is breaking down and translate your values into daily leadership behaviours your people actually experience. Not words on a wall. Real change teams feel. - Talent Attraction & Employer Branding: I help you become the company great people choose — building an employer brand that attracts the right talent before a vacancy is even posted. - Retention Architecture: I design retention strategies that reduce costly turnover by building internal mobility programs, personal development plans, and career pathways that give your people a reason to stay. -Leadership & Manager Development: I design and deliver programs that transform managers into leaders who build trust, accountability, and high-performing teams. Because your culture is only as strong as the people leading it. - Strategic People & Culture Partnership: For organisations that need ongoing senior-level thinking on people and talent strategy without a full-time hire. I become part of your leadership conversation, not just a consultant you call when things go wrong. If your leadership team is asking: “Why are our best people leaving?” “Why aren’t our managers stepping up?” “How do we build a culture and brand that actually attracts talent?” “How do we scale without losing what made us great?” Then let’s talk.

Senior Compliance & Risk Executive with 25+ years of experience leading end-to-end compliance, audit, and non-financial risk frameworks across global banking institutions (U.S., Mexico, and Latin America). Proven track record transforming compliance functions into strategic, data-driven advisory partners, strengthening regulatory alignment while enabling business growth. Expert in regulatory compliance, conduct risk, AML/BSA, data privacy, and enterprise risk frameworks. Extensive experience engaging with regulators (CNBV, Banxico, U.S. regulators) and senior executive committees, driving governance, transparency, and ethical business practices. Recognized for leading large-scale, multi-country teams, implementing advanced analytics in compliance testing, and enhancing reputational risk management, conduct governance, and ESG alignment.

I help SaaS and service-based companies keep their customers longer, reduce churn, and build scalable customer success systems — without the cost of a full-time executive. With 20+ years of global leadership in customer experience, BPO, and SaaS operations, I’ve built and led teams for companies like Loadlink, Ruby Life, and Teleperformance, managing everything from onboarding and retention frameworks to AI-powered support automation. 🔑 What I bring: • Proven record of reducing churn & improving retention • Scalable onboarding & support frameworks • AI automation (Zendesk, HubSpot, Retool, knowledge bases) • Leadership across 24/7 global support teams 💡 I currently offer Fractional Head of Customer Success services for growing SaaS and service businesses looking to scale customer operations, retain more clients, and drive long-term revenue. 📩 Let’s connect if you want your customers to stay, succeed, and grow with you.

Visionary and results-driven Supply Chain/Operations Executive with over two decades of progressive leadership across multinational environments in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, and technology. Renowned for architecting and scaling high-performance SCM organizations, driving digital transformation, and delivering end-to-end operational excellence. Proven track record in S&OP leadership, strategic procurement, master data governance, and business intelligence. Adept at aligning business strategy with innovative system solutions, including AI-driven logistics platforms and SAP-based process optimization. Fluent in English and German, with a hands-on leadership style and a passion for building future-ready, agile organizations.

Nikki Remkes is the founder of Remkes People Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic human resource management. With a wealth of experience in recruitment, talent management, and HR strategy, Nikki has established himself as a trusted strategic advisor for businesses ranging from start-and scale-ups to large enterprises, seeking to optimize their workforce. Nikki is an associate of smartrecruitment.ai and a senior advisor HR strategy and recruitment at OndernemersAdviseurs (business advisors).

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Strategic Information Security Leader with 14+ years of experience building and leading security programs. Expertise in cloud security, threat management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Focused on minimizing risk and maximizing organizational resilience.

My background includes all core disciplines of Human Resources. I bring a well-rounded and strategic approach to workforce management and organizational development. My expertise covers the full spectrum of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, training and development, compensation, compliance, and organizational change in high growth organizations. In addition to this broad HR foundation, I have extensive experience in labor relations, including union negotiations, grievance handling, and fostering collaborative labor-management partnerships. I have successfully navigated complex labor environments while maintaining alignment with business objectives and legal compliance. I can also educate leaders on how to navigate union avoidance. A key part of my career has also involved the successful implementation and optimization of HR systems. From selecting the right HR technology platforms to leading end-to-end system integrations and training initiatives, I’ve enhanced HR functionality and data-driven decision-making across organizations. I am passionate about aligning HR strategy with business goals, building high-performance cultures, and driving continuous improvement through innovation and best practices.

I have an extensive record of generating, driving, and operationalizing strategic performance, growth, and diversification for international organizations in various sectors across world regions. My core expertise is in executive management, ideating and developing content and enterprise, building advocacy and partnerships with high-level stakeholders within government bodies, business associations, and multinational corporations, transforming ideas into products and services, and policy into branding. I have developed award-winning campaigns with a global reach. My expertise in the strategic planning and delivery of complex mega iconic events, such as the Olympic Games and World Expos is renowned. I have a passion and penchant for entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication that has resulted in award-winning film productions and public art initiatives, presented to the public in about twenty countries in both the traditional and TEDx formats.

Senior Executive in Transformational Leadership with over 26 years of global experience leading supply chains, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial strategies in the FMCG sector across multicultural environments. Renowned for the ability to combine antifragile governance principles, organizational resilience, and ethics to create sustainable value in complex environments. Extensive experience in overseeing strategic initiatives, risk management, opportunity identification, ESG, and stakeholder engagement, including negotiations with Shareholders, Creditors, and Management Teams through the Board of Directors and Support Committees. My purpose: to lead organizations toward solid resilience and transformational success through strategic and ethical governance.

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I have 16 years of experience in Marketing and Brand Direction. I started my career in fashion apparel. I was the founder of 2 streetwear and urban brands: the first was bootstrapped to becoming a recognized brand within 2 years, selling over $1M globally. Later built a $10M brand from the ground up. I recently pivoted to Web3 and tech, where I brought products to market, grew and engaged with users/community members, and raised overall awareness for the company and its founders. I’m offering brand consulting, marketing, communications, and strategy. If you need help refining your brand strategy or growing your audience, let’s chat. Consistently delivered several companies 30-50% in growth, produced a go-to-market launch plan that resulted in $4 million in additional revenue in year one. Secured acquisition for the brand, XLARGE, at 300% higher than its initial offer by implementing a long- term brand communications and multitiered-sales marketing strategy. Played a pivotal role in a multi- million dollar acquisition for GINAR. Easily transitioned industries from fashion to Web3, bringing 20% increase in B2B leads by applying transferable marketing skills and business acumen.

A professional with more than 38 years in the data processing industry. Experience includes IT Management, Software Development, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery Design Planning, Risk Security Analysis, IT Auditing, Database Administration, Project Management Quality Assurance Software Testing, Pre-sales Support, Manufacturing Industry Process. Actually devoted to Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation focused mainly on thee Manufacturing Industry. Experience in Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, VMWARE, VirtualBox. Linux. Unix FreeBSD, Different ERP and CRM solutions. Excellent knowledge in COBIT, ITIL, ISO 9001-2015, CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301 and in different trending tech tools for software development for mobile devices and desktop custom made solutions

Motivated and detail-oriented HR professional with hands-on experience supporting full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. Strong administrative background with a Psychology degree and Business minor. Skilled in applicant tracking systems (BambooHR, UKG), interview coordination, and HR documentation. Passionate about building inclusive workplaces and creating positive candidate experiences.

Graduated in Economics, MBA in Business Administration, with extensive background in financial & management accounting, tax planning, financial group and intercompany reporting and business analysis. • Broad experience in business development, including M&A & startups • Entrepreneurial drive, extensive commercial skills, strong analytic background. • Investment rounds #SeriesB due diligence.

CHIEF COMMERCIALIZATION OFFICER | STRATEGIC MARKET EXPANSION ARCHITECT Weaponizing Commercialization to Accelerate Growth, Dominate Markets, and Build Category Leaders Board-level commercialization executive with a track record of unlocking billions in enterprise value across energy, electrification, AI, and frontier technologies. Trusted advisor to Fortune 500s, private equity, industrial conglomerates, and VC-backed startups. Recognized for launching transformative products, establishing global GTM engines, and delivering strategic clarity at moments that matter. Knighted in Rome (2024) for leadership in innovation and technology. Energy, Electrification, Artificial, Business and Market Intelligence, Data Centers, Digital Asset Mining, Retail, CPG, Automobile.

I have been leading and managing cold chain distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations for over 30 years, creating value for my organization and my clients. As an operations leader, I am responsible for the operations, financial performance, and customer service of multiple cold chain distribution centers across the region, serving some of the largest and most demanding customers in the food industry. My core competencies include financial and operations management, staff and team development, union negotiations, and process improvement. I am certified as a Supply Chain Analyst by the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), which reflect my commitment to continuous learning and excellence. I am passionate about cold chain and logistics, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional partners to solve problems and drive innovation. I also serve as the Chief Logistics Officer at Transportation Consulting Group, where I provide strategic and operational guidance to clients in the transportation and logistics sector.

As a dynamic IT leader with over 20 years of experience, I’ve honed the ability to build and manage secure, scalable, and high-performing networks and systems across the government, military, and private sectors. From designing cutting-edge infrastructures to leading complex migrations, I bring a strategic mindset and technical depth to every project, always focused on driving business growth, optimizing costs, and enhancing the end-user experience. Why I Stand Out: • Cybersecurity Expertise: Actively pursuing a B.S. in IT with a Cybersecurity focus, and holding certifications like CompTIA Security+, VMware vSphere, and Linux+. Always on the cutting edge of cybersecurity trends to keep systems secure. • Leadership Focused: I believe in empowering my teams to succeed. My leadership approach centers around mentorship, collaboration, and trust, helping my staff flourish and thrive. After all, a team that works well together achieves amazing things. • Big-Picture Problem Solver: Whether it’s tackling networking challenges, optimizing cloud solutions (AWS), or securing infrastructure, I think outside the box and find impactful solutions that keep operations smooth and secure. Core Skills: • Cloud & Virtualization: AWS, VMware, Veeam Availability Suite • Cybersecurity & Compliance: Penetration Testing, Firewall Configuration, Risk Mitigation • Infrastructure Scaling & Disaster Recovery: Systems Optimization, Backup, and Continuity Solutions • Cross-Functional Leadership: Vendor Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership Tools & Platforms I Excel With: AWS, Google Suites, Veeam, Slack Admin, Zoom, PagerDuty, Zendesk, DocuSign, Okta, and many more. What Drives Me? I’m passionate about solving complex problems, creating efficient IT systems, and building high-performing teams. With a career built on embracing innovation and delivering strategic results, I’m always seeking opportunities to push the boundaries of what’s possible in IT management. Let’s Connect! If you’re looking for a results-driven IT leader who understands both the technical and human sides of business, let’s talk! #ITLeadership #Cybersecurity #CloudTech #DigitalTransformation #ProblemSolving #TeamEmpowerment #Innovation #ITManagement #TechSolutions #Networking #Mentorship

While pursuing his studies in Medical Computer Science, Stefan began his career as a scientific assistant. He is contributing to a pharmacological imaging study that focused on post-menopause abdominal deposit formation, refining and applying a novel volume measurement heuristic. This sparks deep interest in computer graphics and volume rendering, and medical imaging and other imaging technology and such. Software Engineer with proficiency in programming languages, adept at applying skills to diverse projects. Stefan proves his ability to tackle diverse projects, from implementing features in dental software to data mobilization solutions and enhancing asset management systems. He is eager to leverage his expertise for new challenges. Summer Internship at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center sparked his Master's thesis on Security and Policy in Distributed Systems. While assisting with coding on aspects of the team's projects, Stefan hones his problem-solving and software engineering skills, proving invaluable for applying his knowledge to his thesis research and making them transferable to various professional settings. Thriving as a self-employed Technical Consultant after graduation, leveraging his diverse skill set. Working with prominent Austrian clients, Stefan tackles a wide range of challenges, demonstrating his adaptability and versatility. His roles encompass researcher, software architecture and development team lead, technical project manager, business analyst, and security expert. He proactively takes on additional responsibilities like test and defect management, documentation, and IT operations, solidifying his reputation for initiative. Sole Regional Lead Senior Technical Consultant for Austria within the IBM Watson Health Government Health and Human Services Lab Services Implementation team. Stefan tackles complex problems for governmental and partner organisations using the Cúram Social Program Management (SPM) Platform. His leadership skills prove instrumental in coordinating and guiding international, multidisciplinary, and geographically dispersed teams. Leveraging several years of successful engagement with the SPM platform, Stefan expands his expertise to other relevant SPM modules and eventually revisits and delves deeper into Cloud Computing, Natural Language Understanding, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Enterprise Architect for Austria's sole organization with a hybrid non-profit and LLC structure, responsible for both national and EU-level digital health initiatives. Stefan plays a pivotal role in advancing Electronic Medical Record interoperability, a cornerstone of public health integration and access management. He succeeded a senior expert and commissioner during a crucial transitional phase, spearheading digital healthcare advancements amidst leadership changes and organizational evolution. His adaptability has been vital in addressing challenges such as budget constraints, tight timelines, and complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborating with stakeholders ranging from grassroots healthcare providers to federal and EU policymakers, Stefan ensures alignment with regulations and strategic goals, including contributions to public health management efforts such as the COVID-19 pandemic response. He skillfully navigates the organization's dual structure, optimizing architecture, operations, and transformation strategies, while fostering impactful partnerships across governance levels. Transitioning to pursue professional development opportunities aligned with his long-standing interest. Stefan focuses on applied research, public and technical policy, digital and public health in the context of computing as such, and his intrinsic drive to expand his horizons, all centered around Cognitive Computing as the assistive technology of the future augmenting human capability. Acceptance into a business formation program. After establishing HHSIOP FlexCo (Health and Human Service Interoperability), seed stage. He is currently working on this venture, which is to serve as the foundational platform for developing a theoretically founded framework as a basis to build a series of interrelated businesses that promote sustainability and equity.

My passion lies within the digital industry, supported by an academic background in law and economics. Alongside my professional pursuits, I have a deep personal interest in nature, mindfulness, and meditation. I believe that the online digital experience touches every aspect of our work, social, and personal lives, and I am committed to ethically serving others and positively impacting those I interact with. | Eager to learn from and collaborate with diverse, dynamic teams, constantly exploring new technologies and ideas shaping our world. My goal is to create content and brand experiences that inspire through unique and personalized journeys. I approach every opportunity with a fierce dedication to bringing positive energy and meaningful connection. |

Results-driven executive with 12+ years of international experience in strategy development, business scaling, and leading digital transformation projects. Specialized in operations excellence, talent & data management, and customer-centric growth. Proven track record of driving sustainable business growth in Europe and Africa, reducing costs, and boosting efficiency – from scale-ups to established enterprises.

Expert in creating unique experiences that connect audiences with brands, driving visibility, engagement, and strategic results. I specialize in leading event projects from concept to execution, aligning business objectives with innovative solutions. My approach combines creativity, efficient resource management, and the use of digital tools to ensure the success of every initiative. Driven by my passion for wellness and my entrepreneurial spirit, in 2023 I launched my first major personal project: an exclusive boutique training studio in Madrid.

I am a financial fixer, strategic Firestarter, and operations whisperer — the kind of Fractional CFO who parachutes in like a SWAT team, slices through chaos with precision, and leaves behind a legacy of clarity, structure, and growth. In every conversation, I will bring: Zero fluff, all impact — I cut to the chase, but never cut corners. I Deliver clarity and actionable items. Boardroom brains with battlefield scars — I’ve seen the mess behind the numbers and know how to clean it up without breaking stride. Empathy with edge — Whether it's calming a stormy founder or crafting a professional nudge, I balance tough truths with tact. Big-picture vision, spreadsheet precision — I don't just build financial models; I architect systems that scale and strategies that stick. My toolkit includes ERP transitions and implementation, cash flow triage, cost optimization, audit prep, and mentoring and coaching staff — all while holding the line on scope and setting the tone for operational excellence.