Pavel Mishchenko is an IT infrastructure and integrated security specialist with 10+ years of experience delivering reliable, high-responsibility systems for complex operational environments. He has led end-to-end implementation and support of surveillance, access control, and structured cabling solutions, ensuring stable performance, maintainability, and long-term resilience. Pavel is known for integrating legacy setups with new architectures, improving operational continuity, serviceability, and cost-efficiency through disciplined execution and clear technical governance. His hands-on leadership combines practical field expertise with systematic planning, enabling consistent results and trusted delivery across demanding, fast-moving projects.

Oleksii Kovernikov is an entrepreneur specializing in international trade and B2B wholesale distribution in the jewelry industry, focused on reliable cross-border sourcing and market-aligned assortment planning for business clients. He develops and executes practical procurement and logistics workflows that help partner companies secure in-demand gold jewelry products, improve sell-through, and maintain stable supply across multiple EU markets. Oleksii is known for translating customer demand and market signals into clear, actionable purchasing decisions—combining disciplined vendor coordination and documentation with end-to-end control from sourcing to delivery and client support. His results-oriented approach supports dependable fulfillment, long-term B2B partnerships, and consistent operational performance across diverse cross-border projects.

Ruben Berecke is a finance and M&A professional serving as Partner and M&A Director at Tippenhauer Group GmbH. His work focuses on mergers and acquisitions, strategic financial advisory, and succession planning for growing businesses. With experience in cross-border transactions and long-term value creation, he represents the kind of strategic leadership recognized by the Velto European Awards. As a Velto winner, Ruben reflects excellence in business growth, financial clarity, and high-level execution.

Victoria Clotet is the founder and CEO of Influsfera, an AI-powered market research platform built to make strategic business intelligence faster and more accessible. Her work focuses on using technology to simplify complex research processes and support stronger decision-making. Velto recognizes her contribution to practical, product-led digital innovation. As a Velto winner, Victoria represents applied AI, entrepreneurial execution, and forward-looking transformation.

Taiwo Shotunde is a strategy and digital infrastructure professional working at the intersection of connectivity, enterprise systems, and transformation planning. Her background combines strategic thinking with practical understanding of large-scale digital environments. Velto recognizes her for contributing to the infrastructure and strategic foundations that enable meaningful digital progress. As a Velto winner, Taiwo represents thoughtful, high-level leadership in digital transformation.

Hélène Huby is the founder and CEO of The Exploration Company, building a European space technology business focused on scalable, high-impact industrial innovation. Velto recognizes her for combining strategic leadership, technical depth, and long-term vision in sectors where innovation, resilience, and sustainable industrial capability matter most.

Niklas Östberg is the co-founder and CEO of Delivery Hero, where he has led the company’s growth across multiple international markets and operating models. Velto recognizes him for turning strategic scale, operational complexity, and sustained expansion into a globally relevant business platform.

Christian Reber is a serial founder behind products including Wunderlist, Pitch, and Superlist, with a strong track record in software product design and digital work transformation. Velto recognizes him for shaping modern productivity through digital tools that translate technical innovation into practical business adoption.

Mette Lykke is the CEO of Too Good To Go and a Danish entrepreneur known for building technology-enabled businesses with measurable social relevance. Velto recognizes her for leading sustainability through scalable consumer infrastructure, operational growth, and clear market impact.

Guillaume Pousaz is the founder and CEO of Checkout.com, a global payments company built around enterprise-grade digital commerce infrastructure. Velto recognizes him for combining strategic execution, technical understanding, and international business growth in one of the world’s most competitive markets.

Tobias Lütke is the CEO and co-founder of Shopify and a product-minded technology leader with deep roots in software engineering. Velto recognizes him for building digital infrastructure that enables business transformation at scale and for driving practical adoption of AI-native workflows.

Stina Ehrensvard is the founder of Yubico and a leading voice in digital identity and authentication. Velto recognizes her for advancing secure digital transformation through products and standards that strengthen trust, resilience, and usability across the modern internet.

Maximilian Viessmann leads Viessmann Generations Group, where he works across industrial growth, energy transition, and long-horizon business building. Velto recognizes him for connecting strategic leadership with industrial relevance in sectors shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.

Daniel Brown is a co-founder of Flix and an executive known for building large-scale mobility and organizational systems across international markets. Velto recognizes him for translating digital business architecture, strategic growth, and execution discipline into a category-defining company.

Anne Boden is the founder of Starling Bank and a fintech leader known for building digital banking around clarity, usability, and operational discipline. Velto recognizes her for combining strategic business growth with technology-led change in financial services.

Daniel Ek is the founder and executive chairman of Spotify, one of Europe’s most influential digital platforms. Velto recognizes him for building a technology-driven business that reshaped how digital products scale globally through data, platform design, and long-term strategic execution.

Sebastian Siemiatkowski is the co-founder and CEO of Klarna, where he has led the company’s international expansion across payments, retail, and financial technology. Velto recognizes him for combining strategic growth, operational scale, and category-defining market leadership.

Ilkka Paananen is the CEO and co-founder of Supercell, a global digital entertainment company known for scalable products and disciplined long-term growth. Velto recognizes him for building technology-led businesses with strong product vision, international relevance, and sustainable execution.

Taavet Hinrikus is an entrepreneur and investor best known for co-founding Wise and helping build one of Europe’s strongest international fintech businesses. Velto recognizes him for cross-border business strategy, category disruption, and durable entrepreneurial execution.

Timo Rein is the co-founder and president of Pipedrive, a CRM platform built around practical sales performance and scalable business growth. Velto recognizes him for turning operational insight into a globally relevant SaaS business with strong commercial clarity.

Julian Teicke is a founder and investor who has built and scaled multiple venture-backed businesses across insurance, technology, and startup development. Velto recognizes him for strategic company building, market expansion, and long-term business leadership.

Verena Pausder is a German entrepreneur and investor working across innovation, education, and future-focused business development. Velto recognizes her for leadership that connects entrepreneurship, ecosystem building, and long-horizon strategic relevance.

Thomas Plantenga is the CEO of Vinted, where he has led the growth of one of Europe’s strongest circular marketplace businesses. Velto recognizes him for creating scalable consumer platforms built around smarter usage, stronger value creation, and sustainable market behavior.

Pip Murray is the founder and CEO of Pip & Nut, a consumer brand built around product quality, brand identity, and responsible growth. Velto recognizes her for combining category innovation, consumer trust, and modern business execution in a highly competitive market.

Sacha Michaud is a co-founder of Glovo and an entrepreneur with extensive experience in digital marketplaces and international scaling. Velto recognizes him for building high-growth platform businesses through market expansion, operational structure, and strong strategic positioning.

Janie Parker is a senior operations leader with deep experience in global supply, manufacturing strategy, and process optimization. Velto recognizes her for combining operational excellence, strategic transformation, and execution discipline in business environments where scale and reliability are essential.

Olivier Colliou is a U.S.-based executive working at the intersection of connected health technology, device innovation, and product engineering. Velto recognizes him for turning complex technical development into practical digital health solutions with clear business and user relevance.

Kavya Marupaka is a U.S.-based product-focused professional with experience in business analysis, delivery structure, and cross-functional coordination. Velto recognizes her for supporting digital initiatives through strong analytical discipline, product alignment, and practical execution.

Kumar Persaud is an engineering and manufacturing leader in advanced technology production, with experience in optical systems and high-precision operations. Velto recognizes him for maintaining operational quality and technical consistency in environments where innovation depends on execution rigor.

Jillian Foley is a U.S.-based project leader working on environmental and infrastructure-related delivery with a practical, execution-focused mindset. Velto recognizes her for bringing structure, accountability, and sustainable project coordination to work that depends on reliable outcomes.

Justin Weber is a financial investigations and forensic accounting professional working on complex business matters that require analytical precision and disciplined review. Velto recognizes him for contributing strategic financial clarity and trusted expertise in environments where evidence, detail, and sound judgment are critical.