Monique Lesser is the Head of Department Cognitive Solutions at Evonik Digital, based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 15 years of experience at Evonik, Monique has held various leadership roles across marketing, human resources, and digital strategy.Monique's career at Evonik began in 2005 as an Industrial Clerk Apprentice in Germany. She quickly progressed through the ranks, holding positions such as Site HR Manager, Global HR Business Partner, and Marketing Director for Animal Nutrition North America.In recent years, Monique has focused on digital transformation and cognitive solutions. She served as Digital Marketing and eBusiness Lead before becoming a Digital Strategist. In November 2023, she assumed her current role leading the Cognitive Solutions department.

Sebastian Schenk is the Senior Director of Customer Success at Agilis Commerce, bringing 20 years of experience in software engineering, consulting, and digital transformation. With an MS in Software Engineering and an MBA, Sebastian previously held leadership roles at BASF, including Director of Digitalization for Asia Pacific. His expertise spans the chemical industry, digital ecosystems, and e-commerce implementation. Multilingual and certified in agile methodologies, Sebastian helps chemical companies navigate digital transformation challenges, leveraging his unique blend of technical knowledge and industry experience.