Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
Introduction from The Network Group & Chairperson
A brief introduction to the event software, SNS – 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 & enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.
Mitch Bergmans, Finance Director EMEA, Cargill
Leading During a Time of Continuous Disruption
- Understanding the critical role a CFO plays in today’s business environment & ways to build rapport across all levels of the business
- Adapting leadership approaches to support teams during periods of change and uncertainty
- Effectively overseeing a team whilst motivating & inspiring them to reach their goals in a time of uncertainty
Dr Eugenio Cavenaghi, European Head of Working Capital Advisory & Structured Trade, Banco Santander
Identifying Opportunities & Improving Cash Flow
- Using predictive analytics to leverage behavioural analytics & anticipate late payments
- Adopting real-time cash forecasts
- Incorporating digital tools to transform finance operations into an insights-led digital enterprise to deliver value to the business
Guilherme dos Santos Moda, Head of Controlling – Fuel Cell Business, Robert Bosch
Coffee break & networking
Open Forum Think Tank
Process Automation
Zoran Daljević, Director of Central Finance Serbia and Macedonia, Atlantic Grupa
11:00 – 13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
- Process automation
Networking Lunch hosted by Ivalua
Fireside Chat: Tips to Transform Financial Planning & Analysis
- The impossible task of trying to meet all demands for financial support & the strain it has on limited resources
- The positive impact teaching your employees how to make trade-off’s has on the business
- Redefining finance roles & leveraging scarce talent to support the business
Dr Eugenio Cavenaghi, European Head of Working Capital Advisory & Structured Trade, Banco Santander
Ulf Morys, Finance Director, Ubisoft
Patrick Gerhards, CFO, TOMRA Systems
Strategies to Manage Inflation & Keep Costs Down
- The knock-on effect of inflation and commodity prices
- The consequences on banks, fintechs, financial sponsors
- How a corporate reacted: the case study of a European industrial corporate
Dr Eugenio Cavenaghi, European Head of Working Capital Advisory & Structured Trade, Banco Santander
Coffee break & networking
Open Forum Think Tank
How CFOs can Support Growth?
Martin Heinlin, Executive Board Member Finance, Carl Schenck
Open Forum Think Tank
Talent Development
Martin Heinlin, Executive Board Member Finance, Carl Schenck
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
- Process automation
Panel: The CFO’s Role in Improving Talent Retention in a Time of Increasing Labour Shortages
- Adopting a hybrid working environment & developing a remote team structure for the finance team
- The importance of D&I in the workplace and how the CFO can drive change in these areas
- How to create a positive workplace culture and how to develop effective compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Ante Franicevic, Transformation Manager Germany / Austria, CLARINS
Alexandra Pavel, Head of Global Net Revenue Management Strategy, PepsiCo
Alejandro Dayan, CFO Nestle South East Europe, Nestle
Gideon Merkel, Senior Director Finance & HR, Dole Europe
Caroline Juszczak, Head of Shared Service Center Accounting Germany, WIKA Gruppe
Chairperson’s closing remarks
A short reflection on today’s discussions, & thank you to our audience & speakers.
Morning registration & breakfast
Roundtable discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant finance topics — please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion & give a short presentation of key findings in a wrap-up session.
Guilherme dos Santos Moda, Head of Controlling – Fuel Cell Business, Robert Bosch
Silvio Belmar Oviedo, Financial Controller, Amazon
Mitch Bergmans, Finance Director EMEA, Cargill
Zoran Daljević, Director of Central Finance Serbia and Macedonia, Atlantic Grupa
Michael Hanke, CFO, IRS Holding
Helge Schaare, Finance Director Germany, Nordics & Poland, Kelly Services
Roundtable wrap-up
Each host gives a short overview of key findings from their discussion & creates an ideas board to be distributed post event with the presentations.
Coffee break & networking
Open Forum Think Tank
Financial Management Reporting
Patrik Ziman, Head of Finance Animal Health Global Commercial Business, Boehringer Ingelheim
Open Forum Think Tank
Supply Chain Management
Patrik Ziman, Head of Finance Animal Health Global Commercial Business, Boehringer Ingelheim
Open Forum Think Tank
Commercial Finance
Patrik Ziman, Head of Finance Animal Health Global Commercial Business, Boehringer Ingelheim
11:00 – 13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
- Process automation
Networking Lunch
Building a Robust Budget Planning & Risk Management Practice: A Top Priority for 2024
- Improving data management from maintenance to visibility
- Developing risk-based working processes to promote organisational resilience
- Incorporating necessary staff training to ensure CFO’s have the workforce to handle increasing risk exposures
Christina Torreguitart, Group FP&A Director, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe
Embedding Sustainability into Supply Chain Finance as part of Corporate Social Responsibility
- Utilising sustainability requirements as part of procurement processes to reduce the carbon footprint of supply chains
- Implementing end-to-end approaches to identifying and tackling surplus waste within supply chains
- Collaborating with vendor companies to ensure sustainability throughout supply chains
Anil Walia, Director, Supply Chain Finance, Deutsche Bank
Panel: Beyond Bookkeeping: Delivering Value as a CFO
- The importance of quickly demonstrating results & performance insights to the board
- Paving the way for value creation, growth & capitol allocation
- Driving financial strategy & establishing financial visibility
Peter Burri, CFO, Expert International
Michael Hanke, CFO, IRS Holding
Patrick Gerhards, CFO, TOMRA Systems
Jordan Mitchell, Senior Finance Director, Switzerland & Israel, IQVIA