Speaker Line-Up

Hear from 25+ industry thought leaders. New speakers are being confirmed regularly so check back soon!

Speakers

Kirsty Devine, Head of People, US & Global Projects at the Financial Times

Kirsty Devine is Head of People, US & Global Projects at the Financial Times, where she leads the people strategy for the US business and serves as HR Business Partner to the Global HR team. A member of the FT's Global Senior Management Group, Kirsty brings over 20 years of HR business partnering expertise across a range of industries, with a strong emphasis on global operations.

William (Bill) Dugan, Director of Revenue Growth, EB Medicine

Bill Dugan has worked in publishing and marketing for more than 35 years—including consumer and business-focused products, starting his career by growing the paid subscription file for consumer-health newsletter Nutrition Action Healthletter from 110,000 in 1988 to more than 1 million subscribers in 1997. Bill has also worked for business self-improvement publishers to grow audiences, revenues, and profits for products covering diverse topics such as communication, leadership, business etiquette, hiring, team & time management, and trend-spotting. Add to Bill’s experience stints with publishing and marketing services companies, covering custom publishing and web & marketing services for niche publishers. Now, Bill brings his experience to Renewd founding and member company, EB Medicine, to help profitably grow the business.

Dan Fink, U.S. Managing Director of FT Specialist

Dan Fink is the U.S. Managing Director of FT Specialist, the Financial Times’ specialized publishing division. With the help of over 150 staff and operations on three continents, Dan oversees the subscription, advertising, and events business related to 10 digital news services. Dan is a member of the FT’s senior management group, is the chairman of the FT’s 401k investment committee, is a member of the board of directors for Endpoints News and Renewd.net, and sits on the executive advisory board for MediaGrowth. Dan earned an MBA at Indiana University and was a national champion gymnast.

Martin Greif, President, SiteTuners LLC

The Digital Marketing Expert with a Philanthropic Spirit Martin Greif is a digital marketing expert, author, and renowned speaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his transformative strategies. With over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, he brings an unrivaled level of expertise and a passion for driving revenue growth. Currently serving as President at SiteTuners, Martin is responsible for nurturing partner relationships, creating value for the customer base, and overseeing day-to-day operations for this award-winning digital marketing agency. But Martin's impact extends far beyond his professional achievements. He is a man of compassion and social responsibility, serving as a board member for Vincent House, a respected charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges. This philanthropic involvement showcases Martin's commitment to making a positive impact on society and creating a better world. Renowned for his exceptional leadership skills and unwavering integrity, Martin has received accolades from industry experts and peers: "Martin opened our 3XE Conversion & UX Conference and was a huge hit with our audience. Delegates raved throughout the day about Martin's keynote. He gave insights into the latest trends with actionable takeaways."  - JP Montgomery, Marketing Manager @ KPMG Ireland "Martin and I attended Heroic Public Speaking together, and what a delight! He is insightful, thoughtful, and surprisingly funny. He has a lovely way of taking big/scary/complex ideas and breaking them down to present in a way that even a tech novice like me can grasp easily."  - Pam O'Bryant, Keynote Speaker, Author, Consultant "Martin leads a talented team at SiteTuners. Their expertise and knowledge around website conversion and persuasion is world-class and second to none. Plus, they are a lot of fun to work with! I highly recommend Martin and his team."  - Karis Turner, Executive Director with Vincent House "Martin gave a fantastic full-day presentation at the WSI Annual Conference regarding Conversion Rate Optimization. He was a very engaging speaker, and I learned a lot from him in a short amount of time. I highly recommend Martin and the team at SiteTuners."  - J. Todd McCarty, Fractional CMO | Career & Executive Coach With Martin, you not only gain access to his unparalleled digital marketing knowledge, but also align with a speaker who embodies the values of compassion, social responsibility, and empowerment.

Krystle Kopacz, CEO, Revmade

Krystle Kopacz is CEO of Revmade, a marketing and communications strategy company that has won more than 50 industry awards for its work. Krystle founded Revmade in 2016 after more than a decade in digital media where her work focused on editorial, product and revenue transformation. For six years prior to Revmade Krystle led Atlantic Media’s B2B divisions, achieving record digital audience and revenue growth; prior to that she worked at a consumer healthcare startup.

Dan Oswald, CEO, Simplify Compliance

Dan Oswald is CEO of Simplify Compliance, a diversified training and information company that offers its customers innovative solutions, authoritative content, and practical, easy-to-use software tools to meet regulatory compliance obligations and streamline employee workflows. At Simplify Compliance, Dan has orchestrated a number of mergers and acquisitions that have propelled the company’s growth and entrance into new markets. Simplify Compliance operates with three business units: BLR, CCMI, and HCI, covering human capital management, telecommunications, and leadership development respectively.

Tara Taffera, Editorial Director, Business Management Daily

Tara serves as the editorial director for Business Management Daily, which offers legal analysis and practical advice on how to navigate the employment law and HR landscape. Tara is also the event manager for LEAP, the premiere employment law conference held annually in Las Vegas. She also heads up the company’s virtual events, including the highly popular FMLA Master Class, as well as the company’s employment law webinars. A publishing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, Tara and her team are committed to creating the highest quality content, whatever form that may take.

Tim Wakefield, Practice Lead, Business Information

Tim has 17+ years of experience leading B2B information businesses. His focus is accelerating growth of subscription, marketing services and events revenues through deep customer insight, product development and sales alignment. Former PE-backed CEO, Divisional MD at Euromoney.