With over 20 years of work experience, he is a passionate and driven leader in the pet product industry. As the CEO of Flamingo Pet Products, he is committed to delivering high-quality products and services that bring pets and pet parents closer together. He values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, and strives to foster a diverse and inclusive culture within his team and organization.

In his current role, he oversees the strategic direction and operations of Flamingo Pet Products, an international supplier of pet accessories and snacks. He leads a team of 200 employees across multiple countries, and he is responsible for the financial performance, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation of the company. He also partners with various stakeholders, such as suppliers, distributors, retailers, and pet associations, to build strong and lasting relationships.

With over four decades in pet nutrition, Hans-Jochen Büngener is a leading expert and consultant in the field, having played a pivotal role as President of Pi Consultancy Co., Ltd. and Chairman of INTERZOO. The world's largest pet and aquarium supplies professional exhibition INTERZOO chairman for 30 years/honorary chairman.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the pet industry, Paul van der Raad is recognized as a visionary leader driving innovation and growth. As Global Business Development Director at Protix (the world’s leading insect-based protein and lipid company), Paul led global expansion initiatives and made sustainable solutions for the pet food sector. His career spans top-level executive roles as CEO, CCO, and COO, and he currently serves on multiple boards and as a trusted advisor. Paul’s expertise encompasses private label, brand strategy, sustainability, and circular economy solutions. A well-known speaker, he shares deep insights that shape the future of the pet industry. He was CEO of Pet Buddy Group, Henne Pet Food and  the COO and CEO of Vital Petfood Group. His extensive background provides him with deep insights into the market dynamics of the pet industry.

David has over 35 years of experience inthe retail industry. He has held seniorexecutive positions at Sears Canada. David has also served asakeyexecutive for 12years in the Pet Specialty sector, working with reputable companies such as Four Paws, Pet Valu, Global Pet Foods and ACE Pet Supplies. His expertise lies in various areas, including brand management, marketing, merchandising, storeoperations, and store design. He has also dedicated over 10 years to the petfood and supplies business, focusing on merchandising and retail development.

Guido Mancinelli is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at GM sarl, a specialized trading agency for the pet market. In his role, he supports companies in the industry in expanding their market presence and entering new markets. His work focuses on strategic planning, operational management, and targeted brand development. In addition to Europe, his primary focus is on the diverse markets of Africa, which he makes accessible to partner companies with his extensive expertise.

A dynamic, results-oriented business professional with a proven track record in leading multinational companies. With extensive global experience in export, import, and developing new markets, he has built a reputation for driving growth across diverse industries. Beginning a career in consumer goods in 1993, he also spent 12 years in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector before pivoting to the pet business in 2008, where his expertise continues to shape new opportunities and innovations.
For the past 16 years, he has been successfully leading the distribution network for the Beaphar brand in Central and Eastern Europe. From 2018 to 2023, he developed and managed the export strategy of Plaček Group, and from 2023 he oversees the Commercial department of Plaček Group, managing its business growth and strategic initiatives.

With over four decades of experience in the animal welfare industry since 1983, Dr. Shanti has played a pivotal role in bridging the Asian and European veterinary markets through his strategic presence in the Middle East. His contributions have helped raise global standards of animal welfare in feeds, supplies and products. He has also shaped the growth of renowned veterinary brands and foster cross-continental collaborations.

Stephan Plass is the Business Development Manager Asia at RONDO FOOD GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. With over 25 years of global petindustry experience, he previously held the role of Vice President of Product Development & Sourcing Nonfood & Asia Snacks at Fressnapf, Europe’s leading pet retailer with annual revenues exceeding €4 billion. In this position, he oversaw crossborder operations across eight countries and led professional teams based in Germany and China. His expertise covers strategic procurement, supplychain optimization and privatelabel development for more than 2,500 retail stores. Having worked for multinational groups including A.S. Watson, Metro AG and EMD, he excels at connecting European and Asian markets via digital procurement transformation and sustainable business practices. As a key figure shaping the pet industry, he combines longterm strategic vision with handson operational execution to generate tangible business outcomes.