Robert Spano is a partner in the London and Paris offices of Gibson Dunn and Co-Chair of the firm’s Geopolitical Strategy and International Law, Artificial Intelligence, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practice Groups. He is a barrister before the courts of England and Wales, a member of the Paris Bar and the Icelandic Bar, and is widely recognized as one of Europe’s leading experts in public international law, human rights, technology regulation, and ESG.

He is a foremost authority on EU digital regulation, including the Digital Services Act and the EU AI Act, and regularly advises multinational companies on platform regulation, data protection, artificial intelligence governance, and the intersection of fundamental rights and emerging technologies. He leads cross-border litigation and regulatory strategy before the Court of Justice of the European Union and national courts across the UK and EU.

Robert Spano is the former President of the European Court of Human Rights, having been the youngest judge ever elected to that position in the Court’s history. His tenure was marked by widely recognized institutional leadership and jurisprudential impact. He brings unparalleled experience from senior roles in the international judiciary, private practice, and academia.

He is a visiting professor of law at the University of Oxford and a tenured professor of law at the University of Iceland, where he previously served as dean of the Faculty of Law. He sits on the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators of the World Bank and is an honorary bencher of the Middle Temple.

Robert Spano is ranked in Best Lawyers UK 2025 for Human Rights and Public International Law, recognized by The Legal 500 UK 2025 across multiple practice areas including ESG, AI, public international law, and data protection, and is listed in Lawdragon’s 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors and 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers.

He holds a Magister Juris from the University of Oxford, where he received the Clifford Chance Prize, and law degrees from the University of Leuven and the University of Iceland. He is fluent in English, French, Italian, Danish, and Icelandic.

Alexandre Chavarot is the Founder & Principal of Climate Finance 2050, a London-based advisory firm providing strategic and financial advisory services across energy transition sectors resilient infrastructure, biodiversity and nature finance.The firm advises project developers, investors, lenders, finance NGOs and public sector entities on the mobilisation of sustainable finance and the development of innovative analytical and financial frameworks for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Alexandre has been advising the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) on the implementation of the Physical Climate Risk Appraisal Methodology (PCRAM) and serving as Senior Advisor on Resilience Finance at Howden, supporting the development of innovative insurance and risk-transfer solutions to mobilise resilience finance at scale. He is also a member of the Executive Advisory Committee of the FAST-Infra Label and the Resilience Taxonomy Advisory Group of the Climate Bonds Initiative, contributing to the development of standards for resilient and sustainable investment.

Alexandre has led and contributed to major international research on climate-resilient infrastructure and finance, such as the Global Infrastructure Resilience Report 2025 of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in India, where he co-authored the finance chapter. Alongside his advisory work, he is an experienced lecturer on climate change and finance, teaching at institutions including Sciences Po in Paris and the Toulouse School of Economics.

He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from INSEAD and a diploma from Sciences Po Paris and He divides in time between the United Kingdom and France.

Florensa Haxhi is a senior expert specializing in economic development, investment strategies, national strategic programming, and fostering start-up and innovation ecosystems, with a particular focus on technology-driven initiatives, such as the establishment of the first Science & Tech Park in Albania, Durana Tech Park, where she was recently appointed as the CEO. She has been the Director for Economic Development Programs at the Prime Minister’s Office and the Business Development Officer at the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC), where she has led the designing of sustainable business models for AIC pipeline projects. Florensa integrates the strengths of both the public and private sectors to optimize the value of state assets, driving economic growth for Albania.

Nemanja Janić is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Solagro Smart Recycling, an innovative Serbian company developing digital and smart recycling solutions that make waste collection more accessible, efficient, and engaging. Under his leadership, Solagro has pioneered the use of technology, gamification, and data-driven systems to increase recycling rates across cities, events, and institutions, supporting the transition toward circular economy models.

With a background from the Agri Faculty in Belgrade and a proven entrepreneurial track record recognized through major innovation awards and collaborations with leading global beverage and packaging brands, Nemanja applies a systems‑oriented approach to sustainability. He focuses on advancing smart city recycling, deposit return systems, and scalable platforms that drive responsible consumer behavior.

Solagro’s solutions have been implemented through partnerships with international organizations, corporations, and public institutions, including initiatives supporting the introduction of deposit return systems in Serbia.

Brankica Janković is a senior gender equality and human rights expert, lawyer, activist, and educator. Over the past ten years, she served two consecutive terms as the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality of the Republic of Serbia, following many years of professional experience in the field of social protection.

She previously worked as a Director of the Belgrade Gerontology Center and State Secretary at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, where she participated in the creating of numerous strategic and legislative documents, coordinated several international projects, led state delegations, and chaired three councils of the Government of the Republic of Serbia.

Her professional background also includes experience in education and media, as a teacher and Secretary General at the “Ruđer Bošković” High School, as well as work with RTV Politika and RTV Yugoslavia. She was a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Political Sciences and the Higher Studies of Security, and served as a mentor in several professional and educational programs.

She is particularly dedicated to the advancement of human rights and the improvement of the status of women, youth, persons with disabilities, children, older persons, national minorities, and other vulnerable social groups. The labor market and cooperation with the business community in the implementation of human rights and application of ESG standards are special fields of her expertise.

She is the author of numerous scientific articles and publications, an organizer of a large number of conferences and professional events, and an initiator, member, and co-founder of several national and regional initiatives. She has been a member of the Serbian Gerontological Society for more than 20 years and a long-standing volunteer of the Red Cross. She has received numerous awards and recognitions. She is an Adria Leader of the Year 2025 awarded at the third Future Adria Summit Tivat.

Aleksandra (Sasha) Njagulj is a globally recognised expert in sustainable investment and ESG strategy, with over 20 years of experience advancing sustainability practices across industries. Sasha’s career includes senior roles in leading international corporations, where she has developed and implemented award-winning ESG programmes recognised for their innovation and impact. She has received multiple awards for her dedication to responsible investing and sustainable development.

Sasha has also contributed to advancing industry standards through leadership roles on various committees and also serves on advisory boards for ESCP Business School and Women on Boards Adria. A qualified architect, Sasha holds a Master’s degree in Architectural Design from the University of Belgrade and a Master’s degree in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge.

Admir Rahimić is an entrepreneur from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who has lived in Hamburg since the age of twelve. After completing his education in Germany and building a successful career in risk management and insurance, he chose to direct his expertise and investment towards the development of his homeland. He founded AgroHerc Organic, the first company in Bosnia and Herzegovina to receive the prestigious Demeter certificate, the highest global standard in biodynamic agriculture.In Gabela Brdo near Čapljina, he transformed more than 1,500 dunams of rocky terrain into fertile land, where he now cultivates immortelle, olives, figs, pomegranates and lavender, laying the foundation for the Narentas brand.

Alongside agriculture, Rahimić is actively involved in renewable energy projects, including the Grebak wind farm near Nevesinje and several solar developments across Bosnia and Herzegovina. His work reflects a blend of vision, sustainability and a deep emotional connection to his roots, as well as a strong commitment to humanitarian efforts. The company he leads, AgroHerc Organic, has been recognised with the Sustainable Adria Awards 2025, winning the prestigious “Business of the Year”, confirming its regional importance in the field of sustainable development.

Christopher Sheldon is the World Bank Country Manager for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro within the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region. In this role, he leads the Bank’s country programs, policy dialogue, and engagement with governments and development partners, with a focus on sustainable economic growth, institutional reform, and inclusive development.

Previously, he served as Practice Manager in the Energy and Extractives Global Practice of the World Bank’s Infrastructure Practice Group, where he was responsible for the Extractives unit’s operations across all six World Bank regions, as well as global trust-funded programs. Since joining the World Bank in 1999, he has worked across a wide range of sectors, including legal and fiscal policy, private sector investment, environmental sustainability, community development, transparency, and governance. Prior to his career at the World Bank, Christopher Sheldon spent ten years in the private sector, working for an international mining company in Papua New Guinea and the Philippines, and as a Chartered Accountant in Sydney, Australia. He holds an MBA from the University of Newcastle, is a Chartered Accountant in Australia, and earned a Bachelor of Economics (with concentrations in accountancy and legal studies) from Macquarie University.

Ivanka Stojnic is a Sustainability Manager with more than 11 years of experience in ESG practices within the Southeast Europe (SEE) market. This market comprises five hubs and employs over 7,500 individuals across 11 different regions, supporting around 82 million consumers and 27.5 million pets.

In her role, Ivanka is dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture and leading sustainability initiatives aimed at minimizing the carbon footprint of Nestlé’s operations in the SEE region. She actively engages with local producers and various stakeholders, including third-party organizations, to implement and scale sustainable practices in the field, as the program is designed to preserve soil health and biodiversity, ultimately contributing to the resilience of the food systems within the market.

Additionally, Ivanka is a strong advocate for increased investments in the development of sorting and recycling infrastructure throughout the region, which includes both EU and non-EU countries. Through her leadership, she aims to create a more sustainable future for both the environment and the communities served by Nestlé in SEE, making sure sustainability brings value to planet, people and business.