Authors & Contributors

Tim is co-founder and CEO of Localz – a global leader in Day of Service software that provides the missing link in customer engagement for service delivery and order fulfilment. Localz are based in Melbourne, and are a tech solutions provider for companies including Centrica, RAC and Woolworths.

Until recently, David led the start up and launch of Ford Motor Company’s ‘all makes’ service, maintenance and repair business in Europe. He’s also held senior leadership positions at Centrica and Europcar.

John founded White Space Strategy in 2005, and has worked with companies with combined revenues of >$1trn. He also runs White Space’s pro-bono practice, and regularly contributes to thought leadership, industry conferences and academic discussion groups.

He launched Whiteboard in 2022, and has overall responsibility for content and editorial.

Matthias heads up R&D and Innovation at Dr Oetker in Germany. He has responsibility for translating breakthrough science and technology into better tasting, healthier and more sustainable food, and taking new ideas to market worldwide. He was previously Global R&D Strategy and Innovation Excellence Director at Unilever.

Lucy is a rising star at White Space Strategy, contributing a wealth of experience from the social and voluntary sector. She won Triathlon Scotland’s Young Volunteer of the Year Award in 2020, and has contributed over 500 hours of volunteer time through St Andrews University Sport.

Danilo relocated from Rome to join White Space, and is heavily involved in the company’s international strategy projects. He contributes to a broader range of blogs and publications that focus on innovation, and is an emerging thought leader within the tech innovation space.

Nick set up White Space Strategy in 2005. He’s been instrumental to the company’s growth, and has worked with >200 leading corporates over his career.

He’s an expert in growth strategy, and has developed numerous bespoke models to support clients with this.

John looks after tech exploration and development at Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, focusing on innovation trends that could increase employee safety, productivity and the overall customer experience.

Sophie’s part of White Space Strategy’s leadership team. She’s worked extensively with CEOs and Board-level leaders at a wide range of global corporations and non-governmental organisations, including DS Smith, Mastercard and Cadent Gas.

Will joined White Space in 2021 having previously worked in content redaction and translation, both in Italy and Germany. He’s recently worked for clients including Panasonic and DS Smith.

Olie is an experienced strategy consultant who joined White Space from a previous role with Newton Europe. He’s recently supported proposition development and new market entry for companies including Panasonic, Cadent and Mastercard.

Rebecca leads Close Brothers’ Retail division, which includes their motor finance and premium finance businesses. She’s also Chair of the Finance & Leasing Association.

Emma leads research and data analysis on White Space Strategy projects. She’s recently worked with global brands including Mastercard, DS Smith and Panasonic.

Quinn leads strategy projects for many of the world’s leading companies, often focusing on digital innovation.

She leads market expert engagement for Whiteboard, interviewing business leaders to gain their insights for blogs, thought leadership articles and decision making tools.

David is lead advisor on the transition to net zero to Cadent Gas, the UK’s biggest gas distribution network. Previously, he was Centrica’s Director of Group Strategy and Managing Director of the Heat Trust, the not-for-profit customer champion for those who live and work on heat networks.