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Dr Britta Diedrich, Senior Business Development Manager for Europe at IonOpticks brings, a strong foundation in both science and industry, dedicated to supporting researchers in achieving their goals. Trained as a biological technician before earning her PhD in proteomics at the University of Freiburg, she understands the challenges scientists face at the bench and brings first-hand insight into how advanced LC-MS solutions can accelerate discovery.

During her five and a half years at Agilent Technologies, Britta partnered with customers across applied markets, academia, and the private sector to implement LC/MS instrumentation for small molecule applications. She built long-term relationships by translating complex technology into practical solutions, ensuring laboratories could maximise the value of their systems and workflows.

Most recently, at Evosep, she spent more than three years helping researchers adopt the Evosep One platform and consumables to simplify and scale their proteomics workflows. At IonOpticks, Britta continues this customer-first approach, working closely with scientists to connect their needs with innovative column technologies that deliver impact in proteomics research.

As Chief Commercial Officer, Darren Sher provides executive oversight and coordination across global sales, marketing, customer support, and aligned customer processes. With more than 25 years’ experience across life science tools and clinical diagnostics, Darren brings a strong track record of global commercial leadership and proven ability to build high-performing teams and scale businesses across diverse international markets.

Darren previously served as General Manager of the Infectious Disease Division at Revvity, responsible for global strategy, product commercialisation, and channel expansion. Prior to Revvity, he was Chief Commercial Officer at Oxford Immunotec, leading global sales, technical service, marketing, and market access through a period of significant international growth. Before that, he held senior leadership roles at Siemens Healthineers, most recently as Senior Vice President for Point of Care Testing across Europe and Africa, where he built high-performing regional teams and strengthened commercial execution across diverse markets.

Darren holds a BSc in Biomedical Engineering and an MSc in Marketing, a combination that underpins his ability to translate scientific innovation into scalable commercial platforms.

As Global Events Manager, Annie brings over 20 years of experience across global corporates and technology sectors. She delivers high-impact campaigns and events that drive measurable results, elevate brand visibility, and deepen customer engagement. With a focus on customer centricity, Annie blends strategic precision with creative storytelling to craft immersive experiences, from international trade shows and product launches to thought leadership symposiums, that spark meaningful connections and lasting impact.

Annie holds a degree in International Hospitality Management from Bournemouth University and was awarded a scholarship from the Savoy Educational Trust to study at IHTTI School of Hotel Management in Switzerland. She’s particularly passionate about showcasing IonOpticks’ groundbreaking work in proteomics and analytical science, connecting innovation with the scientists accelerating medical breakthroughs to improve health.

Curious by nature and always evolving, Annie is actively exploring the world of AI to uncover smarter, faster ways to solve problems and drive innovation in marketing and events. Outside of work, she’s an avid traveller with extensive journeys across Asia, Europe and North America which fuels her passion for cooking. She enjoys live music, theatre and comedy finding inspiration in creative expression wherever she goes.