17.9.2025 | Hybrid Event: Vanha Ylioppilastalo, 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.
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.
virpi ala-heikkilä
Group Vice President, Global Transformation Leader Controlling | Hitachi Energy & Professor of Practice | University of Vaasa (FI)
Dr. Virpi Ala-Heikkilä is a successful business leader and a practice orientated scholar. She is Global Transformation Leader Controlling at Hitachi Energy and serves as a Professor of Practice at the University of Vaasa. Dr. Ala-Heikkilä has previously worked in Norway, the US and Germany and has studied at the University of Vaasa, Aachen University of Applied Sciences, IMD Business School in Switzerland, Copenhagen Business School, and Oxford University. She coaches practitioners and students and conducts research in areas such as finance, leadership, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and digitalization.
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.
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.
heikki autio
Business Development Analyst | Digita (FI)
Heikki Autio is a Business Development Analyst at Digita Oy, leading digital infrastructure company in Finland. Heikki’s responsibilities cover Finance and Business Development activities with a strong focus on strategic planning and business opportunity modeling. Among his recent projects Heikki has led the implementation of Digita’s FP&A and business partnering processes that enable Digita to harness financial & operational data in its strategic growth initiatives & long-term business planning.
merja jaakkola
Director, DC Business Performance | Innofactor (FI)
Merja Jaakkola is the Director of Business Performance in the Data and Cloud Solutions area at Innofactor. With extensive experience in designing and implementing performance management solutions across various industries in both the commercial and public sectors, Merja plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between customer needs, technology, data, and the teams involved. She is passionate about driving business solutions that enhance growth and profitability for her clients.
kamila kania
Business Solution Manager | Comarch (PL)
Kamila Kania is a Business Solution Manager at Comarch. She specializes in global e-Invoicing and EDI projects. She treats it as her duty to identify the business needs of her clients. She uses her experience of working with various large producers and retailers to identify areas that can be improved by process automation. She is focused on providing tailor-made solutions and professional guidance to companies interested in digitization, ensuring that they harness the full potential of Comarch’s comprehensive digital ecosystem.
ahti allikas
Solution Owner | OpusCapita (EE)
With over 25 years of experience in e-invoicing and supply chain messaging at OpusCapita, I have developed expertise in e-invoicing interoperability, product management, and strategy execution across the Nordics and Europe. I am actively involved in voluntary roles, serving on the GENA Executive Committee, the Peppol Management Committee, and leading the OpenPeppol Service Provider Community. Throughout my career, I have contributed significantly to the e-invoice ecosystem, including representing my country in the CEN eInvoicing Workshop and in the European Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Electronic Invoicing.
Petter Boström
Finance Director | SRV (FI)
Petter Boström is a Finance Director at SRV Group with over ten years of helping management with streamlining the reporting process. Specializing in external reporting, Petter uses that experience to simplify and automate financial reporting process.
Riccardo Nykopp
Regional Sales Director | Workiva (FI)
Riccardo Nykopp is a Regional Sales Director for the Finnish and Swedish market at Workiva. In his role, Riccardo specializes in helping companies increase efficiency, transparency and agility in Financial, ESG, and GRC reporting processes.
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