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Breakfast Briefing: GROWTH – BEYOND THE FINANCE FUNCTIONchair![]()
Svilena Tzekova
Partner, Head of Finance Transformation
KPMG LLP
Breakfast Briefing: GROWTH – BEYOND THE FINANCE FUNCTION
Tuesday, May 05 @ 8:00
chairSvilena Tzekova, Partner, Head of Finance Transformation - KPMG LLP |
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8:50 - 9:00 |
Chair's Opening Remarks
Tuesday, May 05 @ 8:50
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9:20 - 10:00 |
![]() ![]() SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN A NEW DECADEKeynote Panel Discussion In a complex global economy, ensure your business stays agile and responsive enough to meet the changing needs of your market, your customers and at the speed in which they need to be met. Looking beyond the 2019 general election and Brexit; how can the UK finally move on from constant scenario planning and take back control of their business planning for a new decade and beyond? Join our panel of speakers as they share insights from their own strategies in preparing for the next decade as well as their predictions on what the future holds. Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
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Maria Joahannessen
Partner
Mercer
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Byron Flores
Head of Digital Finance, Data and Tools
Novartis
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Faisel Mathew
CFO Subsea Production System & Productivity Leader
Baker Hughes
Sarah Mussenden
Finance Director of the Global Consumer Division
Centrica
SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN A NEW DECADE![]() ![]() Keynote Panel Discussion In a complex global economy, ensure your business stays agile and responsive enough to meet the changing needs of your market, your customers and at the speed in which they need to be met. Looking beyond the 2019 general election and Brexit; how can the UK finally move on from constant scenario planning and take back control of their business planning for a new decade and beyond? Join our panel of speakers as they share insights from their own strategies in preparing for the next decade as well as their predictions on what the future holds. Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
chairMaria Joahannessen, Partner - MercerpanellistsByron Flores, Head of Digital Finance, Data and Tools - Novartis Faisel Mathew, CFO Subsea Production System & Productivity Leader - Baker Hughes Sarah Mussenden, Finance Director of the Global Consumer Division - Centrica |
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10:00 - 10:30 |
![]() ORGANISATION AGILITY AND DIGITAL GROWTHWhat is organisational agility and how can it drive digital revenue growth? How does it impact finance leaders? We conducted a global survey to find out.Tim Wakeford, Vice President, Product Strategy at Workday, will share the key findings and explain how your organisations can stay ahead in the age of continuous innovation. Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
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Tim Wakeford
Vice President, Financials Product Strategy, EMEA
Workday
ORGANISATION AGILITY AND DIGITAL GROWTH![]() What is organisational agility and how can it drive digital revenue growth? How does it impact finance leaders? We conducted a global survey to find out.Tim Wakeford, Vice President, Product Strategy at Workday, will share the key findings and explain how your organisations can stay ahead in the age of continuous innovation. Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
speakersTim Wakeford, Vice President, Financials Product Strategy, EMEA - Workday |
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10:30 - 10:50 |
THE RISE OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL CFO – VISIONARY AND CREATOR OF OPPORTUNITIESKeynote Address Historically the Finance function has been seen as a “back office” and a non-changing function. Shifting mindsets from that of merely survival after the 2008 financial crisis, the modern CFO is facing an unprecedented era of change which has been further escalated by advances in exponential technologies such as AI, machine learning, robotics, blockchain and use of big data. In particular, the rise of predictive technologies will bring fundamental change in the capabilities, and as a result the expectations, of the Finance function and CFO. Advances in exponential technologies allows us to derive key insights from data which are vital to the future of the business. However, data collection will only get you so far and it is up to the CFO to demonstrate an exceptional strategic mindset, leadership skills and ability to translate the data to actionable steps as part of the broader business strategy. How can the CFO further grow the influence and mandate of Finance and show leadership in the business wide digital transformation to achieve a competitive advantage? Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
THE RISE OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL CFO – VISIONARY AND CREATOR OF OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday, May 05 @ 10:30
Keynote Address Historically the Finance function has been seen as a “back office” and a non-changing function. Shifting mindsets from that of merely survival after the 2008 financial crisis, the modern CFO is facing an unprecedented era of change which has been further escalated by advances in exponential technologies such as AI, machine learning, robotics, blockchain and use of big data. In particular, the rise of predictive technologies will bring fundamental change in the capabilities, and as a result the expectations, of the Finance function and CFO. Advances in exponential technologies allows us to derive key insights from data which are vital to the future of the business. However, data collection will only get you so far and it is up to the CFO to demonstrate an exceptional strategic mindset, leadership skills and ability to translate the data to actionable steps as part of the broader business strategy. How can the CFO further grow the influence and mandate of Finance and show leadership in the business wide digital transformation to achieve a competitive advantage? Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
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10:50 - 11:20 |
Networking Refreshments
Tuesday, May 05 @ 10:50
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11:20 - 11:50 |
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11:50 - 12:20 |
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12:20 - 12:45 |
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12:45 - 1:45 |
Lunch
Tuesday, May 05 @ 12:45
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12:45 - 1:45 |
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1:45 - 2:45 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO, INSPIRE AND INNOVATEThought Exchange Roundtables Take the opportunity to directly engage, network and collaborate with senior colleagues on a topic of your choice. The CFO Agenda’s Thought Exchange Roundtables offer attendees the opportunity to directly interact with the programme and drive the conversation forward on their chosen debate. Co-developed with our audience, the roundtable debates have been chosen by our attendees through a pre-event vote. Delegates will be able to select a discussion to join from carefully identified topics such as:
CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO, INSPIRE AND INNOVATE![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thought Exchange Roundtables Take the opportunity to directly engage, network and collaborate with senior colleagues on a topic of your choice. The CFO Agenda’s Thought Exchange Roundtables offer attendees the opportunity to directly interact with the programme and drive the conversation forward on their chosen debate. Co-developed with our audience, the roundtable debates have been chosen by our attendees through a pre-event vote. Delegates will be able to select a discussion to join from carefully identified topics such as:
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1:45 - 2:45 |
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2:45 - 3:15 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN FINANCE: THE RISE OF EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGYKeynote Panel Discussion Digitatisation will change your market, business, skills requirements and customer engagement regardless of whether you, your team and your business are ready for those changes or not – those who don’t adapt will get left behind. Join our panel of speaker to explore how you can take full advantage of the technological tools available (big data, AI, machine learning, robotics etc.) to create a lean Finance function that will help you meet your business objectives and how to best implement them for optimised ROI. Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
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Bruce Burrows
SVP Finance, Supplier Management & Business Transformation
Tetra Pak Group
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Robert Smith
Head of Finance
Fujitsu
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Ian MacTavish
Finance Director
Save the Children
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Robin Owen
Senior Finance Director
AstraZeneca
THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN FINANCE: THE RISE OF EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGY![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Keynote Panel Discussion Digitatisation will change your market, business, skills requirements and customer engagement regardless of whether you, your team and your business are ready for those changes or not – those who don’t adapt will get left behind. Join our panel of speaker to explore how you can take full advantage of the technological tools available (big data, AI, machine learning, robotics etc.) to create a lean Finance function that will help you meet your business objectives and how to best implement them for optimised ROI. Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
panellistsBruce Burrows, SVP Finance, Supplier Management & Business Transformation - Tetra Pak Group Robert Smith, Head of Finance - Fujitsu Ian MacTavish, Finance Director - Save the Children Robin Owen, Senior Finance Director - AstraZeneca |
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3:15 - 3:45 |
Networking Refreshments
Tuesday, May 05 @ 3:15
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3:45 - 4:10 |
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4:10 - 4:40 |
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4:40 - 5:10 |
![]() ![]() Panel Discussion: Leadership - The future of Finance and what is the CFO’s agenda for your business?As the Finance function undergoes a complete transformation in terms of its role within the business, how do CFOs increase their influence and raise their agenda to the Board and CEO? Ensure you are the right person to lead the changes required in your business by building the key skills that are essential to lead and build your agile Finance function, equipped with the right skills and tools to meet the coming changes ahead. Challenge, be challenged and build influence in your space to drive growth and meet the future with confidence and certainty. Join our panel of speakers as we ask them to look to the future of the Finance function and share their thoughts on the how the role of the CFO will change in the next decade. Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
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Henrietta Boulton
Head of Transformation
British Airways
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Paul Venables
Group Finance Director
Hays Plc
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Henrietta Boulton
Head of Transformation
British Airways
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Tom Smethers
Finance Director
TUI Group
Panel Discussion: Leadership - The future of Finance and what is the CFO’s agenda for your business?![]() ![]() As the Finance function undergoes a complete transformation in terms of its role within the business, how do CFOs increase their influence and raise their agenda to the Board and CEO? Ensure you are the right person to lead the changes required in your business by building the key skills that are essential to lead and build your agile Finance function, equipped with the right skills and tools to meet the coming changes ahead. Challenge, be challenged and build influence in your space to drive growth and meet the future with confidence and certainty. Join our panel of speakers as we ask them to look to the future of the Finance function and share their thoughts on the how the role of the CFO will change in the next decade. Key Outcomes and Takeaways:
speakersHenrietta Boulton, Head of Transformation - British AirwayspanellistsPaul Venables, Group Finance Director - Hays Plc Henrietta Boulton, Head of Transformation - British Airways Tom Smethers, Finance Director - TUI Group |
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5:30 - 5:35 |
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Tuesday, May 05 @ 5:30
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5:35 - 7:00 |
Drinks Reception
Tuesday, May 05 @ 5:35
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Tim Wakeford is Vice President, Financials Product Strategy, EMEA at Workday, and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Workday’s financial products in EMEA.
Prior to joining Workday in 2017, Tim served as Finance Director on the UK Boards of Cushman & Wakefield, and previously, Willis Towers Watson. Tim has held executive level positions in the finance departments of both private and public sector organisations.
Tim is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and holds a BA in Politics and Government from the University of Kent.
A global leader in Finance, Guillaume de Pommereau excels in driving business value at enterprise level and leading financial organizations across complex multinational environments.
In leadership roles with Hitachi Europe, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Europe, Newell, and Dell Computer, he has delivered significant value while developing strong business partnership and maintaining the highest standards of compliance.
Leading a team of 70 finance experts at Hitachi Europe, he focuses as much on the revenue side as on the cost side, with a view that Finance is at the heart of a company’s performance ability.
Guillaume started his career in audit in PwC in Paris 26 years ago. He worked in France, Germany and is now based in the UK. His experience covers the technology sector at Dell and KPNQwest, the consumer goods sector with Parker Pen, Waterman, Papermate, the health sector with Takeda Pharma and Alliance Healthcare and the industry sector with Hitachi.
Guillaume is a graduate from EM Lyon Business School and holds a Master in Econometrics from Paris University. In 2009, he graduated from TRIUM, a Global Executive MBA delivered by NYU Stern School of Business, HEC Paris and London School of Economics.
Liv Watson is a Senior Director of Strategic Customer Initiatives at Workiva, with a primary focus on monitoring and evaluating new market opportunities globally. She helped found XBRL International and is one of the original developers for XBRL.
Ranu is a young, ambitious woman who Heads up the International Operations and Technology Finance function at Vocalink, MasterCard.
She is a proud mother to a 4 year old daughter and a role model and mentor to hundreds of young youths.
As Ambassador of ‘Working Options’ and an active mentor at The ‘Girls’ Network,’ Ranu executes impactful motivational talks across London to help inspire and encourage young youths to realise their full potential and become the best version of themselves.
From Podcasting, to public speaking, from author contributions, to article writing, it is with great pleasure that we invite Ranu to speak at this year’s CFO Agenda. Ranu recently delivered a presentation on ‘What it takes to become an effective Finance Business Partner: Breaking the Accounting Stereotype’ and also participated in a panel discussion on ‘Women in Diversity.’ She also came 2nd place in the Global ‘Woman of the Year In Finance’ at this year’s Future of Finance and CFO Summit in London.
Mike Lipps has been Chief Executive Officer of insightsoftware since its inception in June 2018. Prior to insightsoftware, Lipps served as President and COO of MercuryGate, a leading transportation management software company, and as CEO of the Legal Software division of LexisNexis, a global legal technology and research company. Lipps spent the first 14 years of his career at Intuit Inc, where he ran multiple business lines including QuickBooks Financial Software, the leading financial and accounting software product in the United States.
Ian MacTavish is Risk Director of Save the Children a $2.4bn global International NGO working in over 100 countries targeting the most marginalised and deprived children in the world.
Ian is a CFO and Business Leader with over 20 year experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG, INGO experience gained in two of the most respected blue chip organisations (AstraZeneca and Unilever) and one of the world largest INGOs (Save the Children). He is highly experience in Finance transformation leading initiatives in all three organisations. Save the Children (where Ian was also Finance Director) is embarking on a cross functional digital transformation of all its core processes that will impact all of its 27,000 staff including 1,000 in finance over a period of 5 years. In AstraZeneca, Ian was head of Global Financial Reporting and Processes and led a $100m cross functional cross business information transformation (including Finance) to change the way leaders and systems access the cross functional information they needed to deliver.
Ian is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Director of Finance Transformation in Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), leading the Finance Strategic Initiatives team. Primarily focused on large scale change management and transformational programs, driving increased efficiency and effectiveness enabling the Finance function to become a more customer centric focused business partner. This has included the set-up of an In-House Shared Service Centre (SSC) in Bulgaria along with an FP&A Reporting & Analytics Centre of Expertise (CoE). Currently leading a major transformation across the whole Enterprise, focusing on Enterprise Performance Reporting, touching Commercial, Supply Chain and supporting functions, the goal of which is to standardise, simplify and automate management reporting to drive increased business performance, adding value to the end-2-end processes across the organisation. Prior to joining CCEP, Daniel held a number of Commercial Finance roles across a number of sectors including Telecommunications, Financial Services and IT for EE, Avaya, Citigroup, 3Com and Fujitsu. Daniel is married and has 2 children, Hannah (13) and Kara (3).
As SVP of Client Solutions at Proxima, Simon has responsibility for products and solutions for one of the world largest procurement consultancies. The role as understanding the sorts of challenges that current and prospective clients face and then calibrating Proxima solutions to solve them. Simon’s team is thus accountable for presenting Proxima in the market, what we do and how we talk about it. Simon is also a regular writer and speaker on all things procurement, digital and change orientated.
Day to day Simon spends his time with some of the world’s largest and most interesting companies, learning and advising on the supplier and procurement strategies helping them to become fitter, more agile and most customer centric.
Anant co-founded AppZen in 2012 to deliver the first world-leading AI platform for modern finance teams around the world. He’s responsible for the product vision and execution of the company’s broader mission. Previously he was the VP of Applications at Fujitsu America from 2009-2012, responsible for product management, and delivery of Fujitsu’s applications and infrastructure for the enterprise and, before that, served as Fujitsu’s Senior Director of Enterprise & CRM Applications. Earlier in his career, Anant was Consultant of ASI and served as Group Head of Corporate Planning at Nimbus Communications Ltd. Anant has 15+ years of experience in software development. He has an MBA and a BS in Finance and Engineering from Mumbai University.
Bruce Burrows has been in Tetra Pak’s Global Leadership Team since September 2012. His main areas of responsibility cover Finance, Control, Business Transformation and Information Technology. Responsibility for Facility & Real Estate Management, as well as Supplier Management were added in 2015 and 2019 respectively. Bruce is the Secretary of the Global Leadership Team.
Bruce joined Tetra Pak South Africa in August 1995 and he has held Finance & Business Transformation roles in Switzerland, Sweden, Russia and the Middle East.
Before joining the Tetra Pak Group, he worked at Coopers & Lybrand for 3 years.
Bruce has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa) & Chartered Management Accountant (UK).
Robin Owen is the Senior Finance Director, Global Business Services and Global Procurement, at AstraZenenca, a role he has held for the last 4 years. AstraZeneca is a FTSE 100, global science-led bio-pharmaceutical business with revenues of $25b and 50,000 employees. AstraZeneca’s purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-saving medicines.
Robin has a broad experience within pharma, having worked in Operations, IT and R&D prior to his current role, and a varied industry background, partnering business leaders in automotive, banking, consultancy and pharma.
Christian Moraldo, Vice President Group Financial Control & Finance Operations is currently responsible of the Finance Transformation, Finance Operations, Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis, Business Information Management and Internal Controls for the Group.
Christian has 30 years of diversified international professional experience in Europe and Asia Pacific. Prior to his current position, Christian held several responsibilities at corporate and operational levels in all areas of Finance and in several organisations such as PPG Industries, Gemalto (ex-Gemplus), PricewaterhouseCoopers (ex-C&L) and Crédit Lyonnais.
He has a graduate degree in Economics and a diploma from the Paris Business School of Management (Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris). He has three citizenships – Brazilian, French and Swiss.
As an entrepreneurial business leader, Pieter Geeraerts has a track record of turning around underperforming business units, starting up new departments as well as scaling up highly performing businesses.
In his current role as CEO of MobileXpense and its affiliates, Pieter has scaled up MobileXpense from an unknown startup with a strong product to an IDC recognized major player in the industry in 18 months time.
Throughout his career, Pieter has taken up a wide variety of senior roles covering product development, sales, project management, general management and finance. This exposure to the various parts of the business has resulted in a strong conviction of the need to have ‘just enough’ strong processes: without processes a company descends into chaos, while too much processes are stifling the company.
Pieter started his career as a PhD student more than 20 years ago and joined an Alcatel spin-off to help create the first VDSL system. At Alcatel and later Alcatel-Lucent, he took up senior roles in sales, product management, project management, general management and finance. He gained deep experience with procure-to-pay software at Basware and electronic payments at Worldline.
Pieter holds a degree of Master of Science of Electrical Engineering from Ghent University, and graduated from Vlerick Management School with an MBA few years later.
A Chartered Accountant and also USA qualified, Paul started his career at Deloitte & Touche where he was a Senior manager in its USA practice. This was followed by a 13 year career at Exel plc where he held a number of senior finance and operational roles including Deputy Group Finance Director and was a member of the executive board of Exel plc and Chairman of their Acquisitions and Project Review Board. Paul was appointed Group Finance Director of Hays plc in 2006 and has helped transform the business into the preeminent global specialist recruitment business with operations in 33 countries.
Tom joined Thomson Airways as Finance Director in 2015. Thomson Airways a member of the TUI Group, is the world’s largest charter airline. Previously Tom was Vice President of Finance for Jumeirah Group in Dubai between 2013 and 2015 and Group Financial Controller at easyJet plc between 2007 and 2013. Tom studied at Durham University and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1998 with Deloitte. Married with three young children, Tom is a passionate supporter of Arsenal FC and enjoys travelling, the gym and running.
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