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Ann Holder

CEO
Marani Health

Ann Holder is the CEO of Marani Health, where she is redefining maternal and infant care through technology, data, and vision. A seasoned leader in global medical technology, Ann has built her career at the intersection of innovation and access—scaling breakthrough health solutions and creating partnerships that reshape entire ecosystems.

Ann Holder

CEO
Marani Health

Ann Holder

CEO
Marani Health

Ann Holder is the CEO of Marani Health, where she is redefining maternal and infant care through technology, data, and vision. A seasoned leader in global medical technology, Ann has built her career at the intersection of innovation and access—scaling breakthrough health solutions and creating partnerships that reshape entire ecosystems.

At Marani, Ann is spearheading the development of digital health platforms, medical devices and remote monitoring solutions designed to do more than measure vital signs—they empower clinicians with richer, real-time insights and equip expectant mothers with the confidence, tools, and support to actively shape their maternity journey. Her work tackles one of healthcare’s most urgent challenges: improving outcomes for mothers and babies, everywhere.

Ann’s career spans senior executive roles at Medtronic and other Fortune 500 companies, where she drove market-expanding strategies, advanced reimbursement models, and global product launches. Her expertise bridges clinical innovation, commercialization, and operational excellence, making her a rare leader who speaks both the language of science and the language of business.

What sets Ann apart is not only her track record of bringing transformative technologies to market, but her conviction that maternal health deserves bold, disruptive solutions. She leads with purpose and builds with vision, championing organizations that are data-driven, patient-centered, and grounded in equity.

Ann’s leadership is fueled by a simple belief: healthier mothers and babies are the foundation of healthier societies. Through Marani, she is turning that belief into impact—one innovation, one partnership, and one family at a time.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneholder/

 

Anula Jayasuriya

Managing Director
Kidron Capital

Anula Jayasuriya

Managing Director
Kidron Capital

Anula Jayasuriya

Managing Director
Kidron Capital
 

Niklas Hess

Founder
Medvelle

Niklas Hess

Founder
Medvelle

Niklas Hess

Founder
Medvelle

Author:

Kirbie Johnson

Co-Host and CEO
Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson is a multi-hyphenate host-writer-producer-reporter living in Los Angeles. A veteran journalist, Kirbie has become a sought-after (no BS) authority on makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of entertainment. She has appeared in 500+ on-air segments, reported on the grounds of the GRAMMYs and the Golden Globe Awards, on set of shows like Euphoria, and as a trusted interviewer has secured celebrity sit-downs with Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna, and Hailey Bieber. For years as POPSUGAR’s on-camera beauty reporter, Kirbie worked to explore the connection between beauty and entertainment, and now she thrives at the intersection of both industries. She co-hosts the much-loved and listened-to Gloss Angeles podcast, covering the latest launches, social trends and a guest roster of who's-who industry A-listers. With her (manicured) finger on the pulse, she breaks news on her own platforms, including her best-selling Substack newsletter, and contributes to pubs like Allure, Harper’s BAZAAR, The Hollywood Reporter, and has appeared on the 'Today' show, Freeform, and the BBC.

Kirbie Johnson

Co-Host and CEO
Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson is a multi-hyphenate host-writer-producer-reporter living in Los Angeles. A veteran journalist, Kirbie has become a sought-after (no BS) authority on makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of entertainment. She has appeared in 500+ on-air segments, reported on the grounds of the GRAMMYs and the Golden Globe Awards, on set of shows like Euphoria, and as a trusted interviewer has secured celebrity sit-downs with Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna, and Hailey Bieber. For years as POPSUGAR’s on-camera beauty reporter, Kirbie worked to explore the connection between beauty and entertainment, and now she thrives at the intersection of both industries. She co-hosts the much-loved and listened-to Gloss Angeles podcast, covering the latest launches, social trends and a guest roster of who's-who industry A-listers. With her (manicured) finger on the pulse, she breaks news on her own platforms, including her best-selling Substack newsletter, and contributes to pubs like Allure, Harper’s BAZAAR, The Hollywood Reporter, and has appeared on the 'Today' show, Freeform, and the BBC.

 

Roger Zien

Vice President of Operations
Murad

Roger Zien

Vice President of Operations
Murad

Roger Zien

Vice President of Operations
Murad
 

Claudia Allwood

CMO
Emi Jay

Claudia is the Chief Marketing Officer of Emi Jay, where she leads the brand’s creative and strategic growth. With 15 years of experience across beauty, wellness, and CPG, she has been instrumental in shaping some of the industry’s most iconic names. Previously the founding CMO of Rhode, she also held leadership roles at Tatcha and Benefit Cosmetics, building a career at the intersection of creativity and commerce.

Claudia Allwood

CMO
Emi Jay

Claudia Allwood

CMO
Emi Jay

Claudia is the Chief Marketing Officer of Emi Jay, where she leads the brand’s creative and strategic growth. With 15 years of experience across beauty, wellness, and CPG, she has been instrumental in shaping some of the industry’s most iconic names. Previously the founding CMO of Rhode, she also held leadership roles at Tatcha and Benefit Cosmetics, building a career at the intersection of creativity and commerce. From launching award-winning startups to guiding acquisitions and complex restructures, Claudia specializes in turning founder-led visions into culturally resonant, market-defining brands.

Given the complexity and cost of the commercialisation journey, strategic alliances and partnerships become a key decision for all founders. This panel will discuss the who, the why, and perhaps most crucially the decision around when to partner.

  • Improving capital efficiency within the animal health market
  • Factors to consider when evaluating and planning route to market
  • How strategic partners will leverage data and AI to help guide start-ups and speed to commercialisation
  • Drivers of successful partnerships and the realisation of value
Panellists

Author:

Megan Grether

Head of Global Business Development and Licensing Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim

Megan Grether

Head of Global Business Development and Licensing Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim

Author:

Justine Conway

Vice President of Business Development & External Innovation
Elanco

Justine Conway

Vice President of Business Development & External Innovation
Elanco

Author:

Jim McIntyre

Head of Global Business Development
Merck Animal Health

Jim McIntyre

Head of Global Business Development
Merck Animal Health
 

Kirbie Johnson

Co-Host and CEO
Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson is a multi-hyphenate host-writer-producer-reporter living in Los Angeles. A veteran journalist, Kirbie has become a sought-after (no BS) authority on makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of entertainment. She has appeared in 500+ on-air segments, reported on the grounds of the GRAMMYs and the Golden Globe Awards, on set of shows like Euphoria, and as a trusted interviewer has secured celebrity sit-downs with Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna, and Hailey Bieber.

Kirbie Johnson

Co-Host and CEO
Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson

Co-Host and CEO
Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson is a multi-hyphenate host-writer-producer-reporter living in Los Angeles. A veteran journalist, Kirbie has become a sought-after (no BS) authority on makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of entertainment. She has appeared in 500+ on-air segments, reported on the grounds of the GRAMMYs and the Golden Globe Awards, on set of shows like Euphoria, and as a trusted interviewer has secured celebrity sit-downs with Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna, and Hailey Bieber. For years as POPSUGAR’s on-camera beauty reporter, Kirbie worked to explore the connection between beauty and entertainment, and now she thrives at the intersection of both industries. She co-hosts the much-loved and listened-to Gloss Angeles podcast, covering the latest launches, social trends and a guest roster of who's-who industry A-listers. With her (manicured) finger on the pulse, she breaks news on her own platforms, including her best-selling Substack newsletter, and contributes to pubs like Allure, Harper’s BAZAAR, The Hollywood Reporter, and has appeared on the 'Today' show, Freeform, and the BBC.

 

Krysten Garduno

Senior Director of RCM
Espire Dental

Krysten Garduno

Senior Director of RCM
Espire Dental

Krysten Garduno

Senior Director of RCM
Espire Dental