Dr. Tiemo Kracht is Associate Partner in Germany and Managing Partner and CEO of Board Connect GmbH. With nearly 25 years of experience in executive search in Germany, Dr. Kracht has established himself as a trusted advisor to organisations across various industries. Following his academic career in Germany, the USA, and Slovakia, as well as professional and leadership roles in the private and public sectors, Dr. Kracht transitioned into executive search in 1995. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated closely with family businesses and owners, supervisory, administrative, and advisory boards, as well as boards of directors and managing directors to fill executive and leadership positions.

Dr. Kracht has also conducted insightful management audits and has successfully overseen more than 1,600 cross-industry placement processes at the executive level and in upper management.

His expertise spans various industries, including Financial Services and Real Estate, the Public Sector, Family-owned and medium-sized businesses, and Industry. His functional expertise includes placing supervisory board members, members of the board / C-level functions, and managing directors.

Professor Dr Nigel Nicholson, a distinguished thought leader and Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, has been a faculty member since 1990. His distinctive approach, blending academic rigour with practical insight, has established him as a trusted advisor and confidant to leaders across the globe and as a beacon of knowledge with a far-reaching impact.

Professor Nicholson focuses on the psychology of organisational and family business complexities, leadership, and financial decision-making, and his work has yielded numerous publications and awards. His seminal works, including "Traders: Risks, Decisions and Management in Financial Markets" and "Family Wars," have reshaped the understanding of leadership and organisational dynamics. 

Throughout his illustrious career, Nigel has held various leadership positions at London Business School, including Chairman of the Organisational Behaviour department, Research Dean, and Deputy Dean. He has also been a visiting professor at prestigious institutions worldwide, sharing his expertise with a global audience.

As a consultant and advisor, Nigel has not only worked with various clients, from family businesses to Fortune 500 companies and governments to non-profit organisation, but also serves as a mentor and coach. His unique ability to connect the dots between theory and practice has made him a sought-after mentor to C-suite executives and political leaders, inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Nigel's groundbreaking work in applying evolutionary theory to business and management has been widely acclaimed. He has designed and directed several executive programs, including the renowned Proteus Programme at London Business School, which has empowered leaders to navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable success.

With his unwavering commitment to excellence and his hopeful passion for developing future generations of leaders, Nigel remains a highly respected and influential voice in the global business community, instilling hope for a brighter future of leadership and reassuring the audience of his unwavering expertise.

Sara Roberts collaborates as Senior Executive at Selion Global Leadership Advisory, where she partners with CEOs, Boards, and senior leadership teams to guide both individuals and organisations through transformative growth and change. With extensive international leadership experience across Europe, the US, and Asia, Sara is dedicated to helping leaders unlock their potential, foster inclusive cultures, and drive business performance through transformational leadership strategies.

Before joining Selion Global, Sara served as Managing Director, Asia Pacific Talent, Learning, and DE&I Head at Citi. In this role, she designed and implemented talent, learning, and DE&I strategies aligned with a $15bn+ business spanning 19 countries and 60,000 employees. A skilled facilitator, Sara has led global and regional leadership development programs, including Citi’s Women Leadership Development Program. Her career spans senior HR leadership roles with global organisations, working across industries such as financial services, fintech, biotech, technology, and more.

Sara has experience in:

• Supporting individuals and organisations to thrive through culture and leadership transformation

• Using data analytics to identify and implement high-impact organisational initiatives

• Strategic talent development and diverse succession planning.

• Coaching leaders and facilitating executive development programs globally

• Designing and embedding DE&I strategies into business frameworks

• Managing and leading large, distributed teams across regions

Educated in the UK, Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is an accredited coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), with Agile Coaching certification (ICP-ACC).

She is proficient in a variety of psychometric assessment tools and has been a member of The Digital Insurer Learning & Development Advisory Panel for the past four years.