TEDx Talks

Theme – Life at the Tipping Point.

Tickets on Sale 12 noon March 27th

1. Ronald de Jonge – Sopra Steria 
• Member of the Executive Committee, Sopra Steria
• Head of Public Sector and Defence & Security GER&AT, Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria is a leading European tech company specialising in consulting, digital services, and software development, headquartered in Paris and formed in 2014.

Ron de Jonge works at the intersection of technology, government, and security at Sopra Steria, helping build resilient digital infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and advance digital sovereignty. With over 30 years’ experience across the military, public sector, and consulting, he focuses on institutional transformation and advocates for trusted, collaborative technology that
supports democratic values.

2. Marine Tanguy 
• Art Innovator; Founder & CEO, MTArt Agency
• Forbes 30 Under 30; Champion of Empowerment
• Youngest Gallery Manager in Europe

Marine became Europe’s youngest gallery manager at 21 and founded MTArt Agency at 25, now delivering 300+ global projects with major brands like Apple TV, the Louvre and FIFA. She is also apublished author, TEDx speaker, and award-winning advocate for artists, recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe and leading UK entrepreneur awards. Her work focuses on elevating
artists’ role in society, combining creativity with research, public engagement, and strategic partnerships across global institutions.

3. Aymane Bourhfir 
• Founder & CEO, Open Oceans Group
• Chairman of the Board, SailWealth
• Founder, Neptune Capital
• National Amateur Boxing Champion

Aymane Bourhfir is a financial services professional with experience in hedge funds, wealth management, and investment structuring. He began his career in Mayfair before founding Open Oceans Group at 23. Through SailWealth and Neptune Capital, the group provides investment advisory, management, and regulated distribution services to private and institutional clients.He is also a former national amateur boxing champion and now enjoys football and tennis.

4. Paul Mills – VCMO 
• Founder & Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, VCMO
VCMO is a UK‑based firm specialising in embedded strategic marketing leadership for ambitious businesses.

Paul Mills is a Chartered Marketer, CIM Fellow, and founder of VCMO Limited. With over 20 years’ experience in complex B2B sectors, he helps businesses access flexible, senior marketing leadership. He also explores the rise of fractional leadership through his work and the Fractional Futures podcast.

5. Zachary Petzel 

Lecturer in Social Psychology at Newcastle University

6. Ishtiaq Hussain OBE 

• Assistant Director – Societal Resilience & Strategic Engagement, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 
• Previous UK Home Office Programme Director, Serious Violence Unit.
• Previous Ministry of justice UK, Head of Youth Violence & Disparities
• Previous UK Home Office, Head of Strategy, Counter Extremism Unit and Head of Policy, Counter-Extremism Unit

7.Prof Geetanjali Gangoli 

Head of Department, Department of Sociology

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