With 30 years’ experience in utilities, oil & gas, transport and other sectors, John is one of the most widely known experts in integrated asset management projects for some of the largest companies in the world.
John is a Founder and Life Fellow of the IAM; he has written 4 books, chaired the development of BSI PAS55 and represents the UK on the ISO55000 committee.
He also led the international MACRO and SALVO collaboration projects in optimised asset management decision-making.
Maria Ryytty is an Asset Manager at Stegra Boden (2025–) with a strong track record in maintenance and asset management leadership. She is the recipient of both the Swedish Maintenance Manager Award (2022) and the Euro Maintenance Manager Award (2024), recognising her contributions to the field.
From 2020 to 2025, she served as Chairman of CIAM – the Centre of Intelligent Asset Management at Luleå University of Technology, supporting the advancement of intelligent and data-driven asset management practices.
Alongside her professional work, Maria has a long-standing commitment to community leadership through martial arts. She has been Chairman of Kiruna Kyokushin Karate 2018–2025 and has served as an instructor since 2016, teaching Kyokushin Karate to children, youths, and adults.
Ajith Parlikad is the head of the Asset Management Group at the Institute for Manufacturing.
He leads research activities on engineering asset management and maintenance. His particular focus is examining how data and digital technologies can radically transform asset performance.
Ajith has published over 200 papers in reputed academic journals and conferences. He actively engages with industry through research and consulting projects.
