22nd Annual Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2025

Transforming the Future of Leasing

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Alfa has been delivering systems and consultancy services to the global asset finance industry since 1990.

Our best practice methodologies and specialised knowledge of asset finance mean that we deliver the largest system implementations and most complex business change projects. With an excellent delivery history over our 26 years in the industry, Alfa’s track record is unrivalled.

Alfa Systems, our class-leading technology platform, is at the heart of some of the world’s largest asset finance companies. Key to the business case for each implementation is Alfa Systems’ ability to consolidate multiple client systems on a single platform. Alfa Systems supports both retail and corporate business for auto, equipment, wholesale and dealer finance on a multijurisdictional basis, including leases/loans, originations and servicing. An end-to-end solution with integrated workflow and automated processing using business rules, the opportunities that Alfa Systems presents to asset finance companies are clear and compelling.

We know that no one project is like another. Gaining a competitive advantage in the modern marketplace demands fresh innovation every time. We work to understand your business completely, then align our implementation methodology with your business practices. We work with you to shape the solution that fills all the gaps.

Our people are only the most talented graduates and professionals. All our consultants operate in all areas of the business, from preliminary client contact and requirements definition right through to manning the support desk. This ensures all our staff develop and maintain excellent all-round expertise.

With over 40 clients in 18 countries, Alfa has offices all over Europe, Asia-Pacific and the United States. For more information, visit alfasystems.com.

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Basikon is a Software as a Service designed by financing experts with cutting edge technology. Its architecture revolutionizes the way financial institutions collaborate with their partners and customers to manage any kind of loans, leases, guarantees and wholesales financing. Basikon Hyperfront provides absolute flexibility for seamless customer and partner journeys, back-office automation and unleashes innovation in financing. Basikon ensures the security, scalability and simplicity to accelerate business growth.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.basikon.com

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At BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, we offer capital efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare and green tech. Drawing on our proud 70-year history, our partners and clients rely on our market expertise, asset know-how and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation and transition to a low carbon circular economy. We are present in 17 countries across Europe and Turkiye, employing over 3000 experts. We also offer vendor finance solutions in the USA and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through Jiangsu Financial Leasing.

In 2023, we advanced over €15.5 billion in asset finance and presently manage a €39.6 billion leased asset portfolio. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://leasingsolutions.bnpparibas.com

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BPCE Equipment Solutions offers a comprehensive range of integrated financial solutions, designed to meet the specific needs of diverse business models. Our approach ensures efficiency, flexibility, and adaptability in an ever-evolving market, helping businesses expand their market presence and unlock new revenue opportunities.

We provide customized financing solutions tailored to your business model and your clients’ needs, including:

• Loans: secure funding to support growth and investment
• Leasing with or without purchase option: preserve capital while accessing the latest equipment
• Rental solutions: flexible short- and long-term rental options
• Receivables financing: optimize cash flow by converting invoices into liquidity
• As-a-Service solutions (including fleet financing): support subscription-based and pay-per-use models
• Inventory finance: empower distribution networks and wholesale partners with structured financing
• Services (including reporting, insurance…).

A strong global presence

With operations in 24 countries, including 14 BPCE Equipment Solutions locations and 10 strategic partners, we combine global expertise with localized knowledge to provide tailored, market-specific solutions.

A multichannel approach for maximum impact

We work seamlessly with vendors, dealers, end customers, and banking partners to deliver sector-specific financial solutions that drive growth and customer satisfaction.

Where do we come from
Until February 2025, Société Générale Equipment Finance (SGEF) was a subsidiary of SG Group. By joining Groupe BPCE, it became BPCE Equipment Solutions and continues to support businesses with tailored financing solutions.

Groupe BPCE is a French cooperative group providing universal banking and insurance services aligned with the needs of its customers and its cooperative shareholders. It is the oldest French banking group from century-old brands (Caisse d’Epargne created in 1818 and Banque Populaire in 1878).

Now, as part of Groupe BPCE, BPCE Equipment Solutions aims at becoming the leading provider of equipment lease financing in Europe. it belongs to the business unit “Financial Solutions & Expertise”.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.groupebpce.com/

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DLL is a global vendor finance company with more than EUR 30 billion in assets. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, DLL provides asset-based financial solutions in the Agriculture, Food, Healthcare, Clean technology, Construction, Transportation, Industrial and Office technology industries. DLL partners with equipment manufacturers, dealers and distributors in more than 30 countries to support their distribution channels and help grow their businesses. DLL combines customer focus with deep industry knowledge to deliver sustainable solutions for the complete asset life cycle, including commercial finance, retail finance and used equipment finance. DLL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.dllgroup.com

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Finwave is a FinTech Company specialized in vertical solutions for the financial market and develops end-to-end projects in the fields of factoring, leasing, consumer credit, UTP/NPL, securities, banking, funds, wealth management, compliance.

It includes 5 divisions which, through latest generation proprietary platforms and integrated teams of specialists, create advanced IT ecosystems offering solutions for automation, process optimization, security, saving and increased competitiveness of premium organizations.

We support financial and credit institutions, asset management companies, funds, custodian banks, in a modular and scalable digital transformation process, offering constant and personalized technical and consultancy support.

Finwave is a strategic asset of Apax Funds.

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The PEAC Solutions brand stands for Pan-European Americas Capital Solutions. PEAC Solutions is the biggest global independent financing solutions provider. This impressive reach gives us the ability to stay on the leading edge of the financial services industry. It also provides a stable platform to showcase our commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Our multinational presence allows access to a wide set of opportunities to expand existing operations and pursue acquisitions. Currently extending financing solutions worldwide to: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Hungary, Czech, Austria, Sweden, Spain, Italy + USA.

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Solifi is a leading global organization delivering a solid financial technology foundation for equipment, working capital, wholesale, and automotive finance firms. Our mission is to reshape finance technology by bringing together proven solutions into a singular powerful technology platform designed to help you protect and scale your business. We guard your company by being precise and reliable, we guide you to success by combining powerful technology with proven expertise, and we help you grow by unleashing the potential of your business.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.solifi.com/

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VTXRM is a Portuguese Finance Software Company with over 20 years of experience.
We have established ourselves as a trusted and reliable partner in the finance sector and we are committed to delivering innovative software solutions that meet the unique requirements of our clients.

Our core product, Accipiens is a powerful Contract Management Finance Software specifically designed to optimize leasing, credit, wholesale, and factoring processes throughout their entire lifecycle.

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    Why attend?

    The 22nd edition of the Leasing Life Conference and Awards will bring together a broad cohort of key decisions makers from asset finance, lessors and banks with technology suppliers to discover best in practice lending strategies, the latest disruptive technology reforming the sector and the innovations offering new opportunities for lenders.

    The daytime conference is followed by a gala dinner and awards which celebrates excellence in leasing and asset finance.

    With focused sessions, in-depth panels, exhibition and an evening gala awards, this event will offer delegates the forum to share their experience, challenges and opportunities in asset finance and lending.

    Why Attend?

    • Discover the latest innovation and updates from a remarkable agenda.

    • Enjoy invaluable networking opportunities.

    • Gather expert insight from an impressive speaking faculty.

    • Celebrate achievement in the industry at a glamorous black-tie awards ceremony.

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    2024 Agenda

    • 14 Nov 2024
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    8 AM

    Registration & Networking

    8:45 AM

    Welcome to the Forum

    Speakers

    Alejandro Gonzalez
    Editor, Leasing Life

    8:50 AM

    Setting the Scene

    Speakers

    Carlo Mescieri
    Chairman, Assilea

    Session One – Defining Trends of 2024, Molding 2025

    9 AM

    Opening Address: What is New? Set the Scene for an Accelerating Industry Transformation Despite Recurring Themes

    Speakers

    Florence Roussel-Pollet
    Chief Commercial Officer, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

    9:20 AM

    Standing Out from the Pack: Adding Value in a Quickly Evolving Marketplace Daring to Dream

    • Differentiating Your Offer in a Commoditized World 
    • Understanding the “What” versus the “How” 
    • Putting the Customer in the Center 

    Speakers

    Luca Nuvolin
    Head of Sales and International Vendor Programs – Continental Europe, PEAC Solutions Italy

    9:40 AM

    The Future of Leasing in a Changing World

    The leasing sector is entering a transformative period over the next five years, driven by technological advancements, the energy transition, and evolving market dynamics. Key challenges include adapting to new technologies, navigating the price gap between old and sustainable equipment, and managing regulatory constraints. As new assets like electric vehicles emerge, infrastructure adaptation and the absence of a second-hand market in some sectors present further hurdles.

    Despite these challenges, significant opportunities exist. The increased demand for capital in the energy transition creates room for leasing providers to support SMEs with flexible, pay-per-use models and financing solutions tailored to asset usage. Agility, innovation, and a focus on sustainable finance will be critical to success. Collaboration with OEMs for joint product development and risk-sharing incentives can help meet changing market needs.

    By staying ahead of technological advancements and embracing sustainability, leasing providers can position themselves for long-term growth and capitalize on evolving customer demands.

    Speakers

    Pascal Layan
    Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
    Carmen Ene
    CEO, 3stepIT and BNP Paribas 3 Step IT

    10 AM

    Real world cases for AI and Machine Learning in Asset Finance

    There's no hotter topic in our industry today than the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Yet many wrestle with how to best apply these technologies for their company to improve customer experience, drive growth through predictions and realize cost savings through automation.  In this session, hear about real life applications of AI/ML by Odessa within Asset Finance and the lessons learned. 

    Speakers

    Colin Fleischmann
    VP Business Development, Odessa
    Antony Clegg
    SVP Product Management and Client Partner, Odessa

    10:20 AM

    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

    Join the speakers of session one on an audience Q&A panel, a fantastic opportunity to ask questions about their session and top industry themes.

    Speakers

    Thorsten Arp
    Vendor Relationship Director, Societe Generale Equipment Finance
    Pascal Layan
    Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
    Carmen Ene
    CEO, 3stepIT and BNP Paribas 3 Step IT
    Luca Nuvolin
    Head of Sales and International Vendor Programs – Continental Europe, PEAC Solutions Italy
    Kamil Portka
    LeaseTech General Manager, Ailleron
    Charlotte Pallua
    Co-Founder and CEO, Topi
    Patrick Gouin
    Executive Director, Invigors

    10:50 AM

    Refreshment break

    Session Two – Opportunities and Trends in Sustainability

    11:20 AM

    Greening the Lease: Innovative Paths to Sustainable Leasing

    2025 marks a major deadline for asset funders, as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will see 50,000 companies reporting on Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions. While ESG presents a significant growth opportunity for lenders, changing regulations can result in challenges around data collection, emission calculations and long-term portfolio management. Now is the time for asset finance companies to start considering how they can capture their market share, while also ensuring compliance.

     

    Speakers

    Ivan Bagaliyski
    Director Strategy & ESG Value Proposition, Product Management, Solifi
    Chris Domagala
    Chief Business Development Officer, Lectura GmbH

    11:40 AM

    “More Sustainable” Asset Finance Solutions: Creating Growth and Accelerating the Energy Transition

    Speakers

    Adrian Leach
    Global Head of Energy Transition Team, DLL

    12 PM

    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overview of Key Trends in Sustainability

    Join the speakers of session two on an audience Q&A panel, a fantastic opportunity to ask questions about their session and top industry themes.

    Speakers

    Adrian Leach
    Global Head of Energy Transition Team, DLL
    Ivan Bagaliyski
    Director Strategy & ESG Value Proposition, Product Management, Solifi
    Hugo Aaldering
    Practice Director EMEA, Business Strategy & Transformation, Invigors
    Luca Sommacal
    Country Manager, GreenFlex Italia
    Chris Domagala
    Chief Business Development Officer, Lectura GmbH

    12:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Session Three – Looking at Data & AI as the Future of the Leasing Industry

    1:30 PM

    How Will AI Shape the Leasing Industry?

    • Consider the role of AI ethics and regulatory compliance Is data privacy AI’s Achilles heel?
    • Overcoming the ‘operating in the dark’ challenge
    • Ensure the quality of organisational data to result in accurate AI modelling Understand the unique cybersecurity threats of data poisoning and manipulation
    • Prioritise cybersecurity resilience – implementing a systematic approach to systemic risks

    Speakers

    Thomas Nokin
    CEO, Basikon

    1:50 PM

    “KYA” for Leasing – Know Your Asset Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for a Full Governance on Leased Assets

    You will learn about:

    • Which are the business and regulatory challenges in leased assets management in terms of ESG, remarketing optimization, asset risk control, sustainable asset lifecycle and provision optimization;
    • How a digital approach powered by AI and Internet of Things can ensure a future-proof evolution to leasing companies to cope with business and regulatory challenges;
    • "Know Your Asset” tools ready for use today: financial risk advisor, climatic/environmental risk & CO2 footprint and quality rating on leased assets; A.I. based advisor management, monitor asset location to avoid frauds, Early Warning System on risks of stranded assets.

    Speakers

    Stefano Galleni
    Founder and Director, FinWave
    Federico Pirovano
    Chief Data Science Officer, Finwave Partner

    2:10 PM

    AI in Leasing: Today’s Impact and Tomorrow’s Transformation

    • State of the Industry: Where AI is currently applied, what's available, where and how it helps the most 
    • Are the tools ready for use in applications 
    • How other industries will influence the Leasing industry when it comes to AI 
    • The Road Ahead: AI in the Next 5 Years - Holistic view on AI now and in 5 years 

     

    Speakers

    Ognjen Radovic
    Head of Leasing and Factoring, TietoEvry

    2:30 PM

    The Future of Digital Leasing: Empowering SMBs with Device-as-a-Service

    Join us to learn more about the Hardware-as-a-Service market and discover how topi enables IT sellers, channel partners, and OEMs to easily launch a fully digital Hardware-as-a-Service solution for their SMB customers.

    Speakers

    Charlotte Pallua
    Co-Founder and CEO, Topi
    Estelle Merle
    Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Topi

    2:50 PM

    Audience Q&A to the Panel – Practical Applications of AI in Leasing, What’s Next?

    Join the speakers of session three on an audience Q&A panel, a fantastic opportunity to ask questions about their session and top industry themes.

    Speakers

    Alejandro Gonzalez
    Editor, Leasing Life
    Ognjen Radovic
    Head of Leasing and Factoring, TietoEvry
    Thomas Nokin
    CEO, Basikon
    Federico Pirovano
    Chief Data Science Officer, Finwave Partner
    Murad Baig
    Head Of Asset Finance & Mobility Vertical, FIS Global

    3:30 PM

    Refreshment break

    Session Four – Igniting Thought Leadership

    4 PM

    Self-Hosted Roundtables

    Interactive roundtable sessions offer a unique opportunity to come together with your peers to share best practice and develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry.

     

    Each roundtable session lasts for 15 minutes, and delegates may attend up to 2 roundtables. 

    Roundtable 1) How Will the Current Political Landscape in Europe Affect Sustainability? 

    Roundtable 2) Rebranding the Industry- How Do We Develop the Next Generation of Talent? 

    Roundtable 3) Where Else Would We See Benefit from AI in the Leasing Industry?

    4:45 PM

    Panel Discussion: Looking to the Future of Equipment Leasing

    Conclude the 21st Leasing Life Conference with final remarks from this year’s most influential speakers. 

    Speakers

    Carmen Ene
    CEO, 3stepIT and BNP Paribas 3 Step IT
    Pascal Layan
    Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
    Florence Roussel-Pollet
    Chief Commercial Officer, Societe Generale Equipment Finance
    Estelle Merle
    Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Topi
    Patrick Gouin
    Executive Director, Invigors
    Willy Burkhardt
    CEO, Finwave International

    6:30 PM

    Drinks Reception

    7 PM

    Awards Ceremony and Dinner

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    Alejandro Gonzalez
    Editor, Leasing Life

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – Practical Applications of AI in Leasing, What’s Next?

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    Stefano Galleni
    Founder and Director, FinWave

    Stefano Galleni is a Business & Technology Advisor, with a 30+ years of experience in the ICT area, serving customers in the Leasing Industry. 

    Stefano currently supports Finwave in its Business & Technology growth process. 

    With a former experience in running successful tech businesses related to the Asset Finance Industry, Stefano has been serving several primary global & local Leasing Operators, among which Société Générale E.F., De Lage Landen, BPCE Leasing, BNP Leasing Solutions, RaboBank Lease, Unicredit Leasing, Intesa Rent and others. 

    On behalf of Finwave and individually, Stefano contributes to asset-finance related workgroups and institutions and supports to Leasing operators on digital Innovation with a special focus on IoT, A.I. and connected leasing. 

    Stefano holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Polytechnic of Milan

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    “KYA” for Leasing – Know Your Asset Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for a Full Governance on Leased Assets

    2024-11-14, 1:50 PM

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    Ognjen Radovic
    Head of Leasing and Factoring, TietoEvry

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    AI in Leasing: Today’s Impact and Tomorrow’s Transformation

    2024-11-14, 2:10 PM

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – Practical Applications of AI in Leasing, What’s Next?

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    Luca Nuvolin
    Head of Sales and International Vendor Programs – Continental Europe, PEAC Solutions Italy

    Luca Nuvolin is a seasoned industry expert with nearly 30 years of experience at leading companies such as BNP Paribas, DLL (including their previously owned mobility solutions business, Athlon) and most recently at PEAC Solutions.

    Throughout his career, he has held key management roles in Italy and Southern Europe, with a focus on vendor finance. Luca has successfully launched three captives and two rental companies, consistently driving business growth and innovation. His leadership at Athlon, where he significantly advanced the car rental sector, exemplifies his ability to develop niche vendor businesses from the ground up.

    Luca holds a degree in Business Administration.

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

    2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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    Standing Out from the Pack: Adding Value in a Quickly Evolving Marketplace Daring to Dream

    2024-11-14, 9:20 AM

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    Adrian Leach
    Global Head of Energy Transition Team, DLL

    Adrian Leach, DLL’s Global Head of Energy Transition, is a results-oriented leader with 38 years of experience in the leasing and asset-based finance industry. Leach has extensive international experience and a particular expertise in strategy development and vendor finance with a proven ability to meet customer needs. Known as a change agent and for creating high performing teams, Leach has led businesses through various levels of change.

    First joining DLL in 2005, Leach held the role of President - Technology Finance and subsequently has held various other senior leadership roles at DLL including President - Commercial Finance and General Manager - Asia Pacific. Prior to joining DLL, Leach held senior leadership roles with Cisco Capital in EMEA, CIT/Newcourt in Australia and AT&T Capital in Asia and the U.K.

    Leach is currently a member on the Equipment Leasing Finance Association’s Climate Financing Working Group and the Finance & Leasing Association’s Green Finance Group. Leach earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Manchester Metropolitan University in the U.K. and is married with three children and a golden retriever. In his free time, Leach enjoys watching sports, playing golf and is a Manchester United Football Club season ticket holder along with his two sons.

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overview of Key Trends in Sustainability

    2024-11-14, 12:00 PM

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    “More Sustainable” Asset Finance Solutions: Creating Growth and Accelerating the Energy Transition

    2024-11-14, 11:40 AM

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    Florence Roussel-Pollet
    Chief Commercial Officer, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

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    Opening Address: What is New? Set the Scene for an Accelerating Industry Transformation Despite Recurring Themes

    2024-11-14, 9:00 AM

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    Panel Discussion: Looking to the Future of Equipment Leasing

    2024-11-14, 4:45 PM

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    Kamil Portka
    LeaseTech General Manager, Ailleron

    General Manager with more than 10 years of experience in designing front office systems, CRM, and self-care systems in the leasing industry. He has held roles ranging from business analyst to project sponsor. He gained his experience in the largest leasing companies - successively in the areas of risk, sales support and product development.

    For nearly 10 years, he has dynamically developed the business line of IT solutions for the leasing industry, created modern products, and implemented projects in agile methodologies. At Ailleron, he is the General Manager of the LeaseTech Business Unit.

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

    2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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    Pascal Layan
    Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

    Pascal Layan currently serves as Deputy CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions where he is also a member of the General Management Committee. He is responsible for business development across three international business lines: Equipment & Logistics Solutions, Technology Lifecycling Solutions and Bank Leasing Services. Furthermore, Pascal is responsible for the business’ marketing and consulting activities.

    In 2012 Pascal was named global head of Equipment & Logistics Solutions and a Board Member for both CNHi Capital Europe and CLAAS Financial Services. Prior to this role, he was Head of Marketing and Solutions and between 2008 and 2011, he served as Managing Director for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ Portugal operations.

    Between 2000 and 2008, Pascal was Sales Director for the Technology Solutions business line, firstly for BNP Paribas Lease Group in France, then internationally. From 1990 to 2000, he held several managerial roles within BNP Paribas entities specialising in vendor finance.

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    Panel Discussion: Looking to the Future of Equipment Leasing

    2024-11-14, 4:45 PM

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

    2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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    The Future of Leasing in a Changing World

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    Carmen Ene
    CEO, 3stepIT and BNP Paribas 3 Step IT

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    Panel Discussion: Looking to the Future of Equipment Leasing

    2024-11-14, 4:45 PM

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

    2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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    The Future of Leasing in a Changing World

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    Willy Burkhardt
    CEO, Finwave International
    Experienced Enterpreneur and Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Management of Listed Companies and Start-ups, Integration, and Business Strategy. Founder and Ceo of ARCARES, leader in providing digital platform and technology for factoring market, acquired by Lutech Group in 2014.
    Today he is in charge as Ceo in Finwave International, the fintech company that designs and delivers vertical solutions for factoring, leasing and consumer credit. Finwave is a strategic asset of Apax Funds and it is part of an international group with over 1,000 employees and more than €100 million in revenues.

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    Panel Discussion: Looking to the Future of Equipment Leasing

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    Federico Pirovano
    Chief Data Science Officer, Finwave Partner

    Federico Pirovano is the CEO and founder of Dynius, an AI consulting firm in Switzerland recognized as an official spin-off from ETH Zurich for its significant contributions to data-driven innovation. With a Master’s degree in Data Science from ETH Zurich and a Bachelor’s in Automation Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, both achieved with top honors, Federico brings a robust academic foundation to his work in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

    Federico has held teaching roles at the University of Bergamo, where he co-taught management strategies, and at ETH Zurich, where he served as a teaching assistant in Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control. He has also contributed to impactful AI research, with peer-reviewed publications in NAACL and MLG

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    “KYA” for Leasing – Know Your Asset Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for a Full Governance on Leased Assets

    2024-11-14, 1:50 PM

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – Practical Applications of AI in Leasing, What’s Next?

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    Colin Fleischmann
    VP Business Development, Odessa

    With a career deeply rooted in the finance and banking sector, my focus has been on driving strategic client growth and spearheading technology and operational improvements. At Odessa, my mission is to expand our influence within the industry, harnessing my expertise in asset finance.

    Our team's success at Odessa is founded on cultivating robust partnerships and executing transformative projects that bolster both efficiency and profitability. Embodying a commitment to innovation and customer value, I thrive on fostering collaborative environments that propel organizations forward.

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    Real world cases for AI and Machine Learning in Asset Finance

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    Thorsten Arp
    Vendor Relationship Director, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

    As experienced leader in the asset finance industry, Thorsten Arp has been with Société Générale Equipment Finance (SGEF) since 2005. With over 15 years of expertise in the leasing industry, he currently serves as Vendor Relationship Director, overseeing SGEF’s Healthcare & Green Energy sector and driving sustainability initiatives. In 2019, Thorsten was appointed to lead SGEF’s global Sustainability community. He successfully established the company’s sustainability strategy, “Care & Dare about the Future,” aligning it with SGEF’s mission to support sustainable business development alongside vendors, clients, and local sales teams.

    Before joining SGEF in 2005, Thorsten Arp built a strong foundation in the healthcare sector, working as a consultant and held project leadership roles for Philips Healthcare Consulting. In this role, he focused on providing management consultancy services to healthcare organizations, helping them improve operational efficiency, implement technology solutions, and optimize financial strategies. With a degree in industrial engineering, Thorsten Arp brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic business insight to his role as Vendor Relationship Director. This background equips him with analytical skills necessary to deeply understand customer needs, allowing him to craft innovative and tailored solutions that benefit both SGEF and its clients.

    SGEF is a leading provider of leasing and finance solutions to vendors, dealers, and corporate clients across four key sectors: Transport, Industrial Equipment, Technology, and Healthcare & Green Energy. SGEF continuously focuses on innovation in line with its company vision of being: “The worldwide partner for integrated equipment solutions creating sustainable and positive impact for the planet".

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

    2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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    Charlotte Pallua
    Co-Founder and CEO, Topi

    Charlotte Pallua is Co-Founder and CEO of topi, a fintech startup headquartered in Berlin that is building the underlying technology enabling the B2B subscription economy. The digital platform and new payment solution allow retailers and manufacturers to offer hardware products as a monthly subscription. Prior to starting topi, Charlotte was leading a global team focusing on hardware subscriptions at Apple in California, where she saw the market need for a fully digital leasing solution first-hand. Charlotte started her career at the Boston Consulting Group in Munich and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

    2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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    The Future of Digital Leasing: Empowering SMBs with Device-as-a-Service

    2024-11-14, 2:30 PM

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    Estelle Merle
    Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Topi

    Estelle Merle is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of topi, a fintech startup headquartered in Berlin that is building the underlying technology enabling the B2B subscription economy. The digital platform and new payment solution allows retailers and manufacturers to offer hardware products as a monthly subscription. Prior to starting topi, Estelle worked for US transportation technology company Via on their market entry to Europe with a focus on bringing new transportation solutions to public transport companies and cities. Before that she spent four years as an investment banker working for Goldman Sachs in London. Estelle holds a BA in Economics from Oxford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Estelle is originally from Frankfurt, but has lived in the UK and the US for a large part of her life.

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    Panel Discussion: Looking to the Future of Equipment Leasing

    2024-11-14, 4:45 PM

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    The Future of Digital Leasing: Empowering SMBs with Device-as-a-Service

    2024-11-14, 2:30 PM

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    Carlo Mescieri
    Chairman, Assilea

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    Setting the Scene

    2024-11-14, 8:50 AM

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    Hugo Aaldering
    Practice Director EMEA, Business Strategy & Transformation, Invigors

    Experienced Leader (Master and Post-Graduated, Drs RC) with 25+ years working experiences in international companies including Thermo Fisher Scientific INC, Canon Europe, Private Equity and PwC Audit & Consulting.

    Strong expertise in Equipment Financing, Strategy & Control both in operating companies as headquarters. Successfully implemented ERP (incl. lease) systems on Pan-European scale. Accumulated strong leadership experiences in Sales and Funding Strategy definition within international Financing Captives organization, Business Transformation implementing Customer Financing Solutions and Business Strategy. Heading Strategic Lease Partnerships across Europe, Middle East & Africa managing >> EUR billion portfolio’s.

    Key strengths include combining a strategic and integrated helicopter view with outstanding analytical skills and a pragmatic ‘approach to improve’ next to building high-performing teams. Eager and ambitious. Bringing strong experience in Business Transformation, Value Creation and Innovative Customer Financing Solution to bring organizations the next level up.

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overview of Key Trends in Sustainability

    2024-11-14, 12:00 PM

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    Patrick Gouin
    Executive Director, Invigors

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    Panel Discussion: Looking to the Future of Equipment Leasing

    2024-11-14, 4:45 PM

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

    2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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    Luca Sommacal
    Country Manager, GreenFlex Italia

    Experienced professional in the financial sector Luca held senior roles in Banks and Equipment Finance local and multinational companies such as Hewlett-Packard, GE Capital, IFIS Banca and Banca illimity in providing financial solutions in Technology, Industrial, Healthcare and Renewable spaces through vendor finance and captive business models.
    He is Country Manager of GreenFlex Italy, the fully owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies dedicated to the energetic, environmental and societal transformation of organizations.

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overview of Key Trends in Sustainability

    2024-11-14, 12:00 PM

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    Murad Baig
    Head Of Asset Finance & Mobility Vertical, FIS Global

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – Practical Applications of AI in Leasing, What’s Next?

    2024-11-14, 2:50 PM

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    Chris Domagala
    Chief Business Development Officer, Lectura GmbH

    Chris is an experienced C-level leader who, since 2018, has been working as Chief Business Development Officer at Lectura GmbH, a pioneering company in the field of equipment data insights & intelligence since 1984.

    After graduating in International Business Administration & Management from Fontys University in the Netherlands, Chris founded, ran and sold his online leasing comparison platform and remained grounded in the asset-leasing finance industry.

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    Audience Q&A to the Panel – An Overview of Key Trends in Sustainability

    2024-11-14, 12:00 PM

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    Greening the Lease: Innovative Paths to Sustainable Leasing

    2024-11-14, 11:20 AM

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    Antony Clegg
    SVP Product Management and Client Partner, Odessa

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    Real world cases for AI and Machine Learning in Asset Finance

    2024-11-14, 10:00 AM

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    2024 Awards

    21st Annual Leasing Life Awards 2024 - Winners announced

    Welcome to the celebration of Excellence in Leasing

    The 21st annual Leasing Life Awards brought together the brightest stars of the leasing and asset finance industry in the spectacular city of Milan on 14 November 2024. As the industry most awaited night unfolded, it highlighted the trailblazing innovations and remarkable achievements that define the sector.

    A night to remember

    In a gala that celebrated leasing excellence, we shone a spotlight on those who have set new benchmarks of success, paving the way for the future breakthroughs. The Leasing Life Awards 2024 marked another milestone in recognising the relentless innovation, exceptional service delivery and outstanding talent across the UK and Europe.

    Here are the 2024 winners

    • Circular Economy Model of the Year

      BNP Paribas 3 Step IT

    • Digital Innovation of the Year (Asset Finance)

      Basikon

    • Digital Innovation of the Year (ESG)

      Solifi

    • Distribution Channel Management Champion

      grenke

    • Energy Transition Financing Programme

      DLL

    • European Lessor of the Year

      BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

       

    • Professional Services Provider

      Finwave

    • SME Champion

      Societe Generale Equipment Finance

    • Sustainability Initiative of the Year

      PEAC

    • Vendor Finance Provider of the Year

      DLL

    Individual Awards 2024

    • Lifetime Achievement Award

      This award is the Editor’s Choice

      This prestigious award honours an individual who has significantly shaped the international leasing industry throughout their career. The recipient will have led strategic developments, steered companies through challenges, and mentored colleagues. Their influence will extend beyond their organisation to the broader leasing community and the business world. This award recognises a lifetime of talent, tenacity, experience, and dedication.

      …and the winner is Ian Isaac, MD Lombard | Commercial & Institutional, NatWest Group

       

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