A Franco-American raised in France and currently living in Rennes, Nicholas Beaty is passionate about international relations, international business, and networking. Having worked in fast-paced environments across both France and the United States, he possesses a sound knowledge of the American and European corporate landscapes, coupled with significant exposure to the WTCA network.

As Manager of WTC Rennes Bretagne, Nicholas handles the daily operations of his association, organizes and coordinates around 30 international trade events each year, engages with prospective members, and collaborates with local clusters and international institutions (such as the Enterprise Europe Network, bilateral chambers of commerce, and embassies) to support member companies in their global growth.

In 2022, Nicholas was elected as a Member Representative on the European Regional Advisory Council, where he now serves as Chair, while also serving as Vice-Chair of the EMEA Trade Services Member Advisory Council.

Henriette has been CEO of WTC Ballerup since September 2024. She has 28 years' experience in the workforce, most of which having been spent in management roles within the financial sector.

Since 2007 Partner PLH Arkitekter A/S, Denmark
Since 2004 Senior Interior Designer, PLH Arkitekter A/S, Denmark
2003-2004 Geyer Design Pty Ltd., Australia
1999-2002 PLH Arkitekter A/S, Denmark
1997-1999 Geyer Design Pty Ltd., Australia
1988-1997 Director, Robert Peck von Hartel Trethowan, Architects, Australia

Strategic and data-driven marketing leader with over 15 years of experience driving impactful brand growth, integrated communications, and customer-centric campaigns across both private and public sectors. Proven expertise in marketing strategy, brand positioning, digital transformation, business process optimization, and full-funnel advertising. Skilled in managing multi-channel marketing initiatives, and aligning marketing objectives with broader business goals in organizations at various stages of corporate development.

Master’s Degree focused in Business Administration from The University of Wales with major in Project management and Change management.

Henrik Greve is an authorized processor whose background as an elite athlete, health and safety representative, and shop steward at TDC shaped his understanding of physical and mental balance. After experiencing the benefits of Body SDS treatment firsthand during a long-term injury, he completed his formal training in 2015.

He works collaboratively with clients to help them restore balance and achieve optimal performance in daily life. His practice focuses on treating acute and chronic conditions, including neck, back, and hip pain, sprains, sports injuries, and joint issues, stress, anxiety, and grief, and recovery following surgeries and physical training.

Tune Hein is a curious futurist and the author of 12 leadership books. With a background in global consulting, Tune specializes in culture, mergers, startups, and organizational development, helping leadership teams gain new perspectives to align their organization with their strategy.

As a speaker, Tune delivers insightful keynotes on execution, modern change, and the future of leadership. His latest presentations draw from his newest books, offering insider learning from Novo Nordisk and addressing the modern return-to-office (RTO) vs. work-from-home debate. Known for a positive, constructive, and stoic approach, Tune brings both deep experience and forward-thinking vision to every organization he works with.

Career
2016 - Today: CEO, Sund & Bælt Holding A/S
2014 - 2016: CEO, Copenhagen Municipality
2008 - 2014: CEO, Region of Southern Denmark
2006 - 2008: Director Management Consulting & IT, Accenture
2000 - 2006: Deputy Director, Ministry of Higher Education and Research
1998 - 2000: Clerk, Ministry of Finance

Education
2007 - 2008, Accenture Global Leadership Programme
1997 - 1998, College of Europe, Master in European Political Administration
1993 - 1998, University of Copenhagen, Master in Political Science and Administration
Various executive programmes: IMD, Harvard and Insead

Anaïs is the Membership Development Lead for Europe at WTCA. Her journey with WTCA began in 2017, when she first collaborated with the organization to develop and support the Latin American region. With a deeply international background, Anaïs spent four years working in Colombia and another four years in Madrid, experiences that sharpened her global perspective and cross-border expertise. Today, she leverages her multicultural insights to connect European members and drive regional growth within the global WTCA network.

Vijay Kalantri, an eminent and versatile business leader, is the first generation entrepreneur who has made remarkable contributions to Industry & Trade Promotion, Infrastructure Development, Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Sector, Financial Services and Globalization of Indian Business. His work with the central and state governments of India to promote trade and commerce is only matched by his contributions to leading International business organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), UN International Labor Organization (ILO) and UNIDO-India Industries Council.

Mr. Kalantri is the pioneering spirit behind the Balaji Group of Industries, which owns businesses in the Textiles, Leasing Finance and Infrastructure Development sectors. He is presently the Chairman of MVIRDC, World Trade Center (WTC) Mumbai, and a member of the Board of Directors of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) in New York. He is the President of All India Association of Industries (AIAI), Promoter of Dighi Port Ltd., Maharashtra’s first private sector port and port-based Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the Indian Council of Foreign Trade and the Indo-Polish Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He also serves as a member on several committees of the Reserve Bank of India, such as the Standing Committee for Small Scale Industries, the Exchange Control Committee, and the All India Export Advisory Committee.

Throughout his long career, Mr. Kalantri has been at the forefront to promote social welfare and won a number of laurels from private institutions and government bodies alike.

In 2005, the Government of Poland awarded him the “Commander Cross of the Order of Merit,” its highest civilian award. The Russian Federation has also commended his outstanding work awarding him the “Pushkin Award” in 2014.

Associate Director covering Trade and Industrial Policy
Graduate of LL.M. in International Business & Economic Law and Certificate in WTO and International Trade Studies from Georgetown University Law Center as well as LL.B. European Law and LL.M. International Law at Maastricht University

Kenneth Levinson is the CEO of the Washington International Trade Association (WITA), the world's largest non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to international trade policy and economic issues. Since taking the role in 2014, he has tripled membership, boosted revenue by over 50%, and expanded WITA's global reach across all 50 US states and more than 100 countries.

With over 30 years of experience in government relations, lobbying, and public policy, he brings deep expertise in navigating Congress, the executive branch, and international diplomatic channels. His background spans international trade, climate, energy, healthcare, technology, retail, and consumer products. A trusted partner across political lines, he leads WITA in providing a neutral forum for trade policy discussion and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.

Hanna Norberg is the Founder and Principal of Trade Economista, Initiator and President of TradeExperettes.org, and Co-founder of TPRForum.org and DigitalTradePolicy.org. An independent advisor with 20 years of experience, she bridges academic research and policy implementation to expand global trade.

Her work covers free trade agreements, regulation, digital trade, data flows, and emerging technologies like distributed ledger technology. She delivers bespoke research, executive training, and strategic events for clients including the European Commission, national governments, the WTO, and the OECD.

A frequent speaker on supply chains, geopolitics, economic security, and trade policy across EU, US, and global contexts, her insights have been featured in the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Economist Events, and Inside US Trade.

Michael Teglgaard is the CEO of Flowtale, a data-focused company that helps clients leverage data as a strategic asset. With over 15 years of experience leading data engineering and data science projects, Michael specializes in operations, software engineering, and global development engineering. He is a passionate leader dedicated to building data-centric cultures and using machine learning and sophisticated analytics to solve complex problems. Guided by the philosophy "if you don't develop, you settle," he focuses on creating innovative, predictive solutions that deliver clear insights to stakeholders.

https://flowtale.ai/en/

Predrag Tončev brings over two decades of experience across two continents designing programmes, experiences, and strategies at scale. His work spans sovereign entities, government ministries, global brands, and niche agencies, with a portfolio that includes EXPO pavilions, cultural initiatives, large-scale live events, and high-impact brand activations.

From conception through execution, he bridges the gap between high-level strategy and operational detail. Based in Dubai, he specializes in translating complex organizational objectives into meaningful experiences for global audiences.

Jan Walker is a policy and advocacy professional who advises on policy options and leads international projects. With extensive experience across international organizations, regional and multilateral diplomacy, and the public and non-governmental sectors, his work focuses on international trade, development, environmental issues, labor, intellectual property, and new technologies.

He specializes in connecting organizations, managing cross-functional teams, and building collaborative networks across sectors. As a speaker and advisor, he covers innovation, technology, international affairs, trade, health, and global standards.