8:30 - 9:30
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
The event will begin with an informal networking session over a continental breakfast. This gives the attendees the opportunity to begin expanding their networks and to break into small groups and begin to discuss their biggest challenges as well as to exchange ideas
9:30 - 9:40
Introduction from the Network Group and the Chair
A brief introduction to the event software—this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximising networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda and enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the Chair
Rishi Santokhi, CFO Europe, Aegon Asset Management
9:40 - 10:15
The CFO as business partner in a disruptive competitive environment
- Investigating how the CEO and CFO's functions are becoming increasingly inseparable
- Assessing the role of the CFO in international expansion, digitisation, disruptive innovation
- Reviewing how convergence of finance and IT drives new opportunities
Harald Seidel, CFO, DAF Trucks
10:15 - 10:50
Disruption in CFO Role ; a case study from a global healthcare company
- Advancing an enterprise wide digital transformation in healthcare
- CFO in the driving seat of Digitalization & Productivity
- Impact to local leadership, finance team and processes
Adri Simamora, CFO, Sandoz (a Novartis division)
10:50 - 11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Regain Control of your IT Roadmap
Paul Hope, Head of Marketing EMEA, Rimini Street
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
How to use digitalization in your intercompany reconciliation process and transform it to a competitive advantage for your group.
Dominique Galloy, Managing Director, Sigma Conso
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Open Forum Think Tank
Finance of the Future, Finance Transformation
Moderated by Rishi Santokhi, CFO Europe, Aegon Asset Management
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data and analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Finance Function of the Future
14:00 - 14:35
Case study: Building the digital finance function of the future
- Leading transformation of the finance function, enabling to support the business best
- Identifying tasks and processes that would benefit from digitalisation
- Sharing some experiences and thoughts over the changing finance function
- Open discussion on how trends impact the skillset needed by CFO’s
Bert Beugelsdijk, CFO, Travelex
Stream 2 - Back to Basics
14:00 - 14:35
Case Study: Optimising the finance function
- Investigating the expectations of the finance team and uncovering weak points
- Reviewing tasks and better use of systems garnered more satisfaction and efficiency
- Developing and improving business partnering and customer service mindset
Karen Dumery, CFO EMEA-India, Victaulic
Stream 1 - Big Data Strategy
14:40 - 15:15
Boosting the Finance Function in a challenging environment
- Key essentials to be fit for the future
- Use of data analytics; benefits and set backs
- Driving a cultural change to support innovative mind sets
Erik Nachbar, Senior Finance Director, Tata Steel
Stream 2 - Intercompany Capital Structure
14:40 - 15:15
Case Study: Optimisation of intercompany capital structure
- Overview of the challenges of high balance intercompany loans
- Lessons learnt and best practice to reduce intercompany loans
- Investigating the tax and FX implications
Ramon Tolk, Senior Director Treasury, Avery Dennison
15:15 - 15:25
Coffee break and networking
15:25 - 15:50
Open Forum Think Tank
Digital Transformation of the Finance Function
Moderated by Adri Simamora, CFO, Sandoz
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 3
How can you incorporate predictive analytics into financial planning?
Ravi Santokhi, Senior Presales Consultant, BOARD
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 - 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data and analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
17:10 - 18:00
Panel Discussion: Predicting and preparing for the next global crisis
- Analysing the current economic state and it’s implications on businesses
- Exploring CFOs longer-term economic growth expectations
- Developing a plan and preparing to enter a recession with confidence
Moderated by Rishi Santokhi, CFO Europe, Aegon Asset Management
Elke Snijder, CFO, Landal GreenParks
Frank Roerink, CFO, Avantium
18:00
Close of Day 1
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception featuring Mark van der Heijden
8:30 - 9:00
Morning registration & breakfast
9:10 - 10:10
Panel Discussion: The relationship between the CFO and CEO– the ultimate partnership
- Examining the most important and ever evolving relationship of the CFO and CEO
- Embracing the role of strategic partner
- Building the skills to develop a strong partnership with the CEO
Moderated by Karen Dumery, CFO EMEA-India, Victaulic
Jan-Oege Goslings, Interim CFO/Director of Group Control and Risk, Arcadis
Erik Kellerhuis, CFO, TBWA \ Western Europe
Bert Beugelsdijk, CFO, Travelex
10:10 - 10:45
Pricing: The third business skill
- Investigating the power which pricing has to increase profitability
- Overview of the important drivers for price optimization
- Selling Value to defend prices
Ernest-Jan Bouter, Director of Finance, Pricing and Value Sales, Sandvik
10:50 - 11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 4
Arcelor Mittal – RPA Lessons Learned
Sandra Cassot, Group Finance, ArcelorMittal
11:25 - 11:50
One-to-One Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 5
Rethink your expense management. Minimum effort, maximum gain.
Michael Deroost, VP Sales, Rydoo
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Open Forum Think Tank
Working Capital Optimisation
Moderated by Karen Dumery, CFO EMEA India, Victaulic
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data and analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - IT Skill Gap
14:00 - 14:35
Case Study: Inspiring Talented People to Drive Automation
- Demonstrating the benefits of technology in the finance function
- Lessons learnt from initial implementation of new technology
- Motivating luddites
Axel Wagenmans, Finance Director EMEA, Eastman Chemical
Stream 2 - Risk Management
14:00 - 14:35
Financing of Sustainable Projects in Developing Markets
- Overview of sustainable finance and objectives
- Examining the political priorities of sustainable finance
- Future developments of sustainable finance
Kees Lakerveld, Director Project Finance, Royal Haskoning DHV
14:40 - 15:15
The rise of the operational CFO
- Defining the role of the operational chief financial officer
- Lessons learnt from adapting the new division of responsibilities
- Combining financial stewardship and skill developing creative operational strategies
Erik Kellerhuis, CFO, TBWA \ Western Europe
15:20 - 15:55
Panel discussion: Defining the role of the future CFO
- Exploring the real applications of AI and Automation to increase efficiency
- Examining the skill sets the future CFO must have and how to adapt
- Preparing for the future and building your strategy
Henry van der Geest, Director of Finance & Control, Royal Schiphol Group
Philip Clayes, Regional Finance Director, Teleplan
Harry Noutsos, Global Head of ABS, ING Bank
Olaf Guffens, Financial Controller, Europe, KLM
15:55
Closing remarks from the Chair