The ITC London Advisory Board is a carefully selected group of senior leaders and industry experts whose insight and experience underpin the strategy of the event. Drawing on decades of global experience across insurance, insurtech, investment, and innovation, the board helps ensure that every keynote, panel, case study and breakout session delivers actionable insights, highlights emerging trends, and provides delegates with the clarity and perspective needed to navigate an increasingly complex market. Their collective expertise acts as a guiding compass, validating content and shaping the conversations that matter most to professionals in the sector.

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Jillian Slyfield, Chief Innovation Officer, Aon

Jilian leads Aon’s Innovation at Scale strategy. Previously, as Digital Economy Practice Leader, she focused on digital disruption, mobility as a service, the future of work and platform marketplaces.

Before joining Aon in 2015, she advised mid-sized and global organisations at an international brokerage firm and several national multi-risk insurers.

She holds a BSc from Michigan State University and an MBA from Wayne State University. She also serves on Aon’s Global Inclusive Leadership Council and advises emerging technology businesses.

Arslan Hannani, Chief Innovation Officer, Aviva

Arslan leads Aviva’s innovation agenda, driving new growth opportunities, fostering an innovation culture and preparing the business for the future.

Previously, he was Global Vice President at Travelers Insurance, leading strategy, innovation and business development, and held leadership roles at Zurich Insurance across underwriting, propositions and corporate development.

He holds a degree in Finance and has extensive international experience across the UK, Middle East, Europe and US.

Melissa Collett, Chief Executive Officer, Insurtech UK

Melissa is the first CEO of Insurtech UK, appointed in 2023, leading its mission to establish the UK as a global hub for insurance innovation and strengthen collaboration across the industry.

A qualified lawyer with over 25 years’ experience, she previously held senior roles at the Chartered Insurance Institute and Financial Ombudsman Service. She is a recognised thought leader on AI and digital ethics in insurance.

Maria Isabel Muñoz Tovia, Investor, Mundi Ventures 

Maria Isabel Muñoz Tovía is an Investment Associate at Mundi Ventures, focusing on InsurTech, Fintech and Healthtech investments across Series A and B. She serves on the boards of Artificial, SafetyWing and Fixico.

With over ten years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance and venture capital, she previously served as CFO of Síclo and held senior roles at AlphaCredit, raising over $600 million in debt facilities. Earlier, she worked at J.P. Morgan and Accenture.

She holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BSc in Actuarial Science from Anahuac University and is fluent in Spanish and English.

Jeremy Brown, Head of Climate Strategies & Investments, Anthemis

Jeremy Brown is Head of Climate Strategies and Investment Principal at Anthemis, where he leads early and growth-stage climate fintech and insurtech investments across Europe and North America.

With experience spanning deep tech, energy and venture capital, he has held investment roles at Foundamental and Plug and Play Ventures. A former geophysicist and product manager, he holds a PhD in Geophysics and an MBA from Stanford University.

Hayley Budd, Head of Innovation, Atrium

Hayley Budd is Head of Innovation at Atrium, developing insurance solutions for emerging technologies and evolving risks.

Previously, she was Innovation Class Lead at Apollo, launching products covering AI liability, carbon transition, supply chain disruption and workforce changes. With over 20 years’ insurance experience, she works with clients and partners to address emerging protection gaps through innovative insurance solutions.

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