Meet our 2025 Event Speakers

William Burns

Lenovo

William joined Lenovo in January 2015 as a result of the acquisition of the System x server business from IBM by Lenovo and is currently responsible for Channel Programs & Strategy for EMEA. In this role, he is responsible for developing the channel strategy, programs, tools and processes to support Lenovo’s ambitious growth plans in EMEA.

Prior to joining Lenovo, William held a variety of sales, business development and management roles in IBM, most recently in the System and Technology Group where he led channel management for the PureSystems and System x brands for EMEA.

William lives in Ireland and has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry with an extensive background in sales, business and channel management, and business development in both a local and international context,

William graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

Erik Remmelzwaal

Attic Security

Erik Remmelzwaal

Attic Security

Awaiting biography.

Jack Duff

Huntress

Jack Duff

Huntress

Jack Duff is a Senior Sales Engineer at Huntress, where he helps MSPs and SMBs strengthen their defenses against modern cyber threats. With a background in cybersecurity tradecraft and hands-on experience supporting partners across the UK and Europe, Jack specializes in turning complex attacker techniques into practical strategies that MSPs can use to protect their clients and grow their businesses.

Artur Bar

Intel

Artur Bar

Intel

Artur Bar with over 25 years of IT sales experience is specialized in creating new markets and developing sales teams, for advanced technologies.

Working with Intel for 20 years has extensive, practical experience in organizing sales events for distributors, OEM/MNCs, sales partners. He is charismatic presenter and technology trainer for server systems, client’s systems, software and AI. His presentations and trainings gather strong awareness and are very well received.

In private time photographer and startup management enthusiast.

Felix Mathalairaj

ManageEngine

Felix Mathalairaj

ManageEngine

Felix is an accomplished professional with extensive support experience across the UEMS & MSP service spectrum, Escalation leadership, and onsite customer success engagements. Currently serving as Manager at ManageEngine MSP Solutions, leads a high-performing team focused on delivering scalable and efficient managed services. His comprehensive background provides him with a unique vantage point on operational challenges and growth strategies within this domain. In this session, Felix will present key considerations and proven approaches for effectively scaling MSP services to align with evolving client expectations and business objectives.

Mart de Kruif

Mart de Kruif, born in Apeldoorn on September 1, 1958, graduated cum laude from the Royal Military Academy in 1981. He served in various leadership roles, rising from platoon commander to company commander in the Garderegiment Grenadiers. He completed advanced military training, including at the Führungsakademie in Hamburg, and led a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia in 2001.


De Kruif was promoted to brigadier general in 2007 and became ISAF Commander for South Afghanistan in 2008, expanding troop numbers to 45,000. He was promoted to Lieutenant General in 2011 and served as Commander of the Dutch Land Forces until 2016, during which he fostered strong international military cooperation, particularly with Germany and other NATO allies.


He received numerous honors, including the Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau, the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal, and the French Legion of Honour. After retiring, he chaired the Invictus Games organizing committee and contributed to research on the Dutch armed forces' role in the Dutch East Indies.

Greg Denholm

IT Europa

Greg Denholm

IT Europa

Greg Is an experienced editor in the IT and telecoms channels managing and publishing executive news interviews, features and market reports across platforms including IT Europa, Comms Dealer, and Fibre Provider. He has moderated and managed content at panels for major industry events both online and in person. 

Paul Smit

Paul Smit gives interactive and humorous presentations about human behavior and the brain and talks about influence, change, innovation and collaboration. Paul Smit graduated with an essay on ’the evolution of human consciousness’. He wrote 14 books on philosophy, psychology and neuroscience. Paul works together with neuroscientist Ayca Szapora on supporting neuroscience research at Leiden University and Dresden.


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