18.9.2024 | Hybrid Event: Pörssitalo, Helsinki
GOING LIVE 9AM (CET) 10AM (EEST)
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CFO'S LARGEST GATHERING OF THE YEAR
Navigating the New Financial Landscape
As the financial world evolves at an unprecedented pace, the role of finance leaders has never been more crucial. This event is designed to arm Chief Financial Officers and finance professionals with insights, strategies, and tools to enhance their effectiveness, harness the transformative power of AI, and lead their organizations toward strategic growth.
In an era where the financial landscape is constantly reshaped by technological advancements and global economic shifts, the need for adaptive, forward-thinking leadership is paramount.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the new financial landscape, uncovering opportunities, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of finance leadership. Whether you're looking to refine your strategic vision, implement cutting-edge technology, or drive efficiency and growth, this event promises valuable insights and networking opportunities to propel you to new heights.
Join 1000 peers - Acquire New Insights, Trends, and Generate Business Growth.
MODERATOR 2024
NINA RAHKOLA
Nina Rahkola is a documentarist and journalist who has been hosting several current affairs shows in Finnish television. She has received awards for her documentary projects where she meets people around the world, including Iraq and The United States. Rahkola is known for intensive yet humane interviews with the politicians and Finnish celebrities from different walks of life.
2024 SPEAKERS
nina jönsson
CEO | ICA Gruppen (SWE)
Nina Jönsson is the current CEO of ICA Gruppen, a leading retailer in the Nordics. With a remarkable career spanning over three decades in the retail and consumer goods industry, she has demonstrated dynamic leadership and a keen understanding of market trends. Prior to her current role, she served as President and CEO of both Plantasjen Group and HL Display AB, where she led significant expansions and profitability improvements. Her expertise in strategic planning, operations, and market growth has positioned her as a key influencer in the industry. She also sits on the Board of Svensk Handel and Nina is awarded to The Ruter Dam of the Year 2023. The honorary award is given to the woman who has been promoted to the most influential managerial position in Swedish business in the past year.
JAN DEKEMPE
Former VP, Group Divisional CFO | A. P. Moeller Maersk (DK)
Jan Dekempe is a distinguished Senior Finance Executive, widely recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to achieving results through high-engaged teams. He has held several significant financial management positions in his career, among others: CFO for the logistics division of Maersk in Denmark, CFO for FedEx Logistics in Memphis, Regional CFO for DB Schenker in New York, VP WC at Kuehne + Nagel, and various key finance roles for Dow Chemical. With an expansive career spanning several continents, Jan has established himself as a leader in the realm of finance, steering multinational corporations to new heights of success across diverse and challenging industries such as chemicals & plastics, logistics, and aviation. He holds a degree in Engineering, and Economics and a postgraduation in Finance at the University of Leuven.
heli lindfors
CFO | Vaisala (FI)
Heli Lindfors is the Chief Financial Officer of Vaisala Plc, a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action. With a 15-year career in business partnering, Heli is dedicated to fostering seamless cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring that financial considerations are integrated into every decision-making process. Translating complex financial data into actionable insights is key for developing and implementing strategies that drive growth and profitability. Prior to her current role, Heli has served in several senior leadership positions within finance at Cargotec, a global leader in sustainable cargo flows.
youssef zad
Chief Economist | Finnish Startup Community (FI)
Youssef Zad is the chief economist of the Finnish Startup Community, a peer-to-peer network for Finnish startups and VC investors, and the central voice for startups operating in Finland. With a keen focus on data-driven decision-making, Youssef is in charge of producing comprehensive statistics and research that provide insights into the dynamics of the startup landscape in Finland. His commitment to generating actionable intelligence contributes significantly to informed decision-making and resource allocation within the startup community. Before his current role, Youssef worked as an economist in several labor unions in Finland, where he advocated for economic policies and championed the interests of workers. Additionally, his tenure at Statistics Finland equipped him with a deep understanding of statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques, which he seamlessly integrates into his current endeavors. Youssef's multifaceted background, coupled with his dedication to driving positive change, positions him as a trusted thought leader and influencer within the Finnish startup ecosystem.
timo mustonen
CFO, VP | Kontiotuote (FI)
Timo Mustonen works at Kontio as a chief of finance. Kontio is the world’s leading log house company which has gone through a remarkable digital leap in the past two years, in the middle of national economic turbulence. Before joining Kontio in 2020, Timo’s working history consists mainly of Business Control and CFO roles backing from long history of entrepreneurship.
minna matikainen
Senior Managing Consultant | Midagon (FI)
Minna Matikainen works at Midagon Oy in redefining consulting business and guiding clients through the most complex business and IT transformations in the area of supply chain and finance. Before joining Midagon in 2020, Minna worked years at Nokia in developing integrated business planning capabilities, strategic decision-making and business performance as well as at Accenture by leading demanding finance development projects for multi-national clients around the globe.
ANSSI RUOKONEN
Head of AI Reserch and Enablement | Basware (FI)
Anssi is working on enabling AI's transformative potential in Basware's business with the latest AI innovations. He is deeply fascinated by the paradigm shift AI represents and its impact across industries.
Anssi's professional journey has been a unique blend of experiences, ranging from experiences in the music business during its digital transformation era to digital marketing technology as well as spearheading AI technologies in a startup as a CPO.
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You can get a group discount for a group of at least 3 people or larger than that. You can also ask a group offer from meeri.simolin@professio.fi – we are happy to help you.
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