10th Annual Motor Finance Europe Conference & Awards 2024

The Motor Finance Europe Conference & Awards brings together leading experts across Europe to deliver key, actionable insights into the very latest regulatory requirements, technological innovations, strategic developments, and strategies to best implement them into your vehicle financing with both maximum efficiency and minimal cost.

17 - 18

October

2024
  • The Westin Grand Frankfurt
  • Invitation only
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Anthony Bandmann​

Chief Sales Officer, Volkswagen Financial Services

Education
• Business Management Saarland University, Saarbrücken

Professional experience
• 1997 – 2000
MLP AG - Financial Consultant
• 2000 – 2007
Daimler Financial Services AG – Various functions with time abroad (2001 – 2007) in
the USA at the Companies Daimler Truck Financial and Chrysler Financial
• 2007 – 2009
Mercedes Benz AG in Stuttgart, Director for Private and Corporate Business
• 2009 – 2012
Mercedes Benz AG in Stuttgart, Member of the Board for Private and Corporate
Business
• 2012 – 2017
Managing Director at Volkswagen Bank GmbH in Braunschweig
• 2017 – 2019
Managing Director at Volkswagen Leasing GmbH in Braunschweig
• 2019 – 2021
CEO & President VW Credit Inc. in USA
• from 1st October 2021 - CSO Volkswagen Financial Services in Braunschweig

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James Standing​

Finance and Leasing Development Director, AutoTrader

James joined Auto Trader in 2018, with over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry. In his current role, he is responsible for Auto Trader’s relationships with Captive and Independent lenders, Lease Co’s and Rental Firms, supporting integrate finance API services and delivering value through the use of detailed vehicle data, supporting EV risk management and valuations. Additionally, James leads Auto Trader’s relationships with energy, EV infrastructure and EV battery data firms to support EV adoption. Since joining Auto Trader James has also been a champion of Auto Trader’s environmental agenda, supporting the deployment of the Carbon Literacy Automotive Toolkit to many partners across the UK and internationally. Prior to joining Auto Trader, James worked at Nissan where he was head of Network Development & Strategy in the UK alongside various sales and marketing roles. James holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Kent in Business and Law.

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Jendrik Herfurth​

Manager- Financial Services, KPMG

Jendrik Herfurth has more than 6 years of experience in consulting transformation projects for banks and financial service providers. With his in-depth process knowledge in the banking environment, he forms the interface between the technical IT implementation and the business requirements in the finance environment in a large number of customer projects. He focuses on IT transformation and implementation, requirements engineering, business analysis as well as IT architecture and data management, taking into account regulatory and supervisory requirements.

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Benedikt Middendorf​

Director, Deloitte

Benedikt is Director at Deloitte Consulting and expert in Automotive Mobility & Financial Services, Vehicle-as-a-Service and Fleet management. He has more than 10 years professional experience within the Automotive Mobility and Financial Services Industry. His areas of expertise include set up of new business models, strategy development and execution. Furthermore, he has various experience around sustainability with a close link to the automotive mobility sector. Prior Deloitte he was working in various leading positions within Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Financial Services and the EURO-Leasing.​

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Yasemin Ates-Fels​

Manager, Deloitte

Yasemin works as a Manager at Deloitte Consulting in Germany. She combines her extensive expertise in automotive finance and mobility services with strategic thinking to shape the future of automotive mobility. She crafts transformative strategies for her clients, helping them navigate market challenges and emerge even stronger and more resilient. Before joining Deloitte, Yasemin gained international experience while working and living in Africa, Asia and Europe.

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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.

    https://www.alfasystems.com/

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    Atto takes the lead with a clear mission, to shape a more predictable future for lenders. Using real-time bank transaction data, Atto delivers a suite of predictive models to empower risk management.

    Atto offers a range of insights that gives risk managers a detailed view of customer spending, saving, and earning. This added level of understanding enhances credit risk assessment and promotes a more compliant lending environment.

    Providing accurate foresight lies at the heart of Atto’s values. By leveraging current financial information, consumers are more likely to receive equitable treatment, whilst businesses gain the tools to make more informed and appropriate lending decisions.

    With innovation in data science at its core, Atto paves the way for a future where complex decisions can be made in real-time with the most impossibly recent data.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.atto.co/

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    As a leading provider of retailing software to the automotive sector, Automotive Transformation Group exist to make car-buying easy.
    With 20 years of experience, technology deployed across 76 countries, and over 13 billion digital interactions captured to date, they have developed a deep understanding of car-buying behaviour.

    By harnessing the full power of their proprietary Fusion suite, their customers can simultaneously manage vehicle supply and proactively drive consumer demand, empowering them to stay agile in the face of rapid changes in consumer behaviour. Furthermore, through automation such as AI, their SaaS technology continues to optimise operational efficiency, inject tangible cost savings, and ultimately help clients acquire, convert and retain more customers via a world-class omnichannel experience.

    Automotive Transformation Group currently service 82% of the top 200 UK Retail locations, 65% of the world’s Manufacturers, 60% of Europe’s Financiers and 80% of the Top 10 UK Fleet and Leasing companies.

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    AutoTrader Group plc is the UK and Ireland’s largest automotive marketplace. Auto Trader listed on the London Stock Exchange in March 2015 and is now a member of the FTSE 100 Index.

    The marketplace is where UK consumers buy and sell cars with the largest number of car buyers and the largest choice of trusted stock. Auto Trader exists to Drive Change Together. Responsibly. It is focused on changing how the UK shops for cars by providing the best online car buying experience and enabling all retailers to sell online. It aims to build stronger partnerships with its customers, use its voice and influence to drive more environmentally friendly vehicle choices and to create a diverse and inclusive culture.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - www.autotrader.co.uk

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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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    Close Brothers Motor Finance, a division of Close Brothers Group plc, has been helping people to purchase vehicles for over 30 years. Close Brothers Motor Finance work in partnership with over 8,000 motor dealers, and specialise in financing new and used cars, motorbikes and light commercial vehicles.

    Close Brothers Motor Finance won the Innovation Award at the 2022 Car Finance Awards, the Car Dealer Power Award in 2019, 2020 and 2021 for Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) and was winner of the Best Business Motor Finance Provider at the Business Moneyfacts 2022 awards.

    Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services, and securities trading. We employ 3,200 people, principally in the UK. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - www.closemotorfinance.co.uk

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    To learn more, please visit our website - www.crif.co.uk

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    Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com.

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

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    EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

    Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

    Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.ey.com/en_gl/industries/financial-services/emeia

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    FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions.

    FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 100 countries do everything from protecting 4 billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency.

    The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency.

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

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    Genpact (NYSE: G) is an advanced technology services and solutions company that delivers lasting value for leading enterprises globally. Through our deep business knowledge, operational excellence, and cutting-edge solutions – we help companies across industries get ahead and stay ahead. Powered by curiosity, courage, and innovation, our teams implement data, technology, and AI to create tomorrow, today.

    Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

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    At KPMG, we use our extraordinary insights to inspire confidence and empower people, clients and society to set a course for real change and lead the way forward. Empowered by our multidisciplinary model and with our 1,000 employees and partners working across Denmark, we deliver innovative and technology-driven services that surpass our clients’ goals within Advisory, Audit and Tax.

    Today’s financial services organizations are looking at a future that is more interconnected, collaborative and frictionless — one where trust, growth and delivering value are paramount. We are experts within the financial services industry: Coupled with our AI and digital transformation expertise, we help businesses reduce risks and identify opportunities that can result from mitigating threats. We assist financial institutions by identifying strategic, operational, compliance, financial or reputational risks. From a regulatory breach to an act of fraud, we have the experience to help reduce the potential damage and uncover new opportunities.

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

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    McKinsey is a global management consulting firm committed to helping organizations accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth. We work with clients across the private, public, and social sectors to solve complex problems and create positive change for all their stakeholders. We combine bold strategies and transformative technologies to help organizations innovate more sustainably, achieve lasting gains in performance, and build workforces that will thrive for this generation and the next.

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    Created in Lille in 2019 by professionals in risk and credit, Meelo offers a comprehensive anti-fraud solution for individuals and businesses, ensuring a secure customer journey with identity and solvency checks using open source data, AI, and open banking. With a trusted clientele of over 40 (CA Autobank, Santander, Mobilize Financial services, Toyota Financial Services, CA CF, LBPCF…) in banking, insurance, automotive, retail, and energy sectors, Meelo operates across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, and Portugal. The company’s mission is to facilitate fair financing by enhancing understanding of individuals and companies. Meelo is a certified B CORP and is dedicated to providing reliable information for daily solvency and identity verification needs.

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    NETSOL Technologies (NASDAQ: NTWK) is a worldwide provider of IT solutions, serving the auto finance and leasing industry worldwide. With local support and delivery centres in eight cities around the world, our team of 1300+ experts ensures that our clients benefit from the deep industry insight we have developed over the course of four decades.

    Having rapidly expanded to several locations across the globe and providing superior technology solutions to the biggest names in the leasing and finance industry, NETSOL has an ethos of excellence and innovation through constantly devoting time and resources to a well-rounded team of skilled and experienced professionals.

    NETSOL’s flagship product, NFS Ascent is a comprehensive solution that caters to the auto finance and leasing industry. NFS Ascent possesses incomparable computing power with three dynamic and programmable work engines for managing the most complex of leasing/financing cycles; from quotation origination through to the completion of the contract, at any level of complexity.

    It encompasses all these capabilities in a single platform with one database. Ascent allows Business Rules, Workflow Management and Work queues to be configured with Straight Through Processing (STP). NFS Ascent future-proofs and simplifies your system strategy for your entire business.

    We pride ourselves in being one of the first software providers with more than 7 years of experience in digital apps and tools. Our NFS Digital apps are based on mobile first experience with dashboards that allow oversight and gamification of mundane tasks

    NETSOL also supports a variety of mobility business models through its innovative Otoz platform. Otoz is fully integrated with NFS Ascent and NFS Digital to leverage the latest technologies such as Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Mobility Services.

    NETSOL strives to provide high quality products and services to the auto finance and leasing industry. It guarantees to exceed the expectations of its customers with the help of its dedicated and forward thinking workforce.

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

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    Ridecell, Inc. is leading the way in the digital transformation of fleet businesses and operations. Fleet automation and mobility solutions built on our Fleet Transformation Cloud modernize and monetize fleets by combining data insights with digital vehicle control to turn today’s manual processes into automated workflows. Operations 360 is a central solution within the Fleet Transformation Cloud, boosting productivity, enhancing sustainability, streamlining operations, and allowing companies to gain valuable insights from big data.

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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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    Tech Mahindra is a global consulting service and systems integrator that operates in over 90+ countries, delivering solutions with a unique blend of digital innovation and robust, industry-strong processes. With our promise to help our customers “scale at speed,” we design future state solutions for industry leaders and offer innovative digital experiences that enable them to transform.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.techmahindra.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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    Zoot are a specialist provider of advanced origination, merchant on-boarding, payments, asset finance, data hub, and decision management solutions. For over 33 years, its customer-centric tools and services have enabled Zoot’s clients to add value and differentiation, while providing nimble, scalable solutions to specific business objectives. A leader in the fintech industry, Zoot’s secure processing environment delivers millisecond real time decisions accessing hundreds of cutting-edge data sources to help reduce risk and increase conversions. Zoot’s game-changing service gives our clients full control over their process and includes a test-driven development environment that allows our clients to implement new lending models in minutes, add new data providers, debug in real-time, have improved visibility into the application flow and full ownership of the data model. Zoot’s clients are supported by an award-winning team and our international client base includes some of the largest and most nimble financial institutions, asset finance companies, retailers and payment providers.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - www.zootsolutions.eu

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      Why attend?

      A fantastic network of your peers and colleagues

       

       

      The 10th edition of the Motor Finance Europe Conference & Awards will bring together C level execs from Banks, Captives, Lenders, Challengers, lending platforms, Government Agencies, SMEs, Brokers and advisors to debate the strategies for growth in the automotive financing sector.

      Discover key insights into the very latest regulatory requirements, technological innovations and strategic developments. Take away actionable strategies, and how best  to implement them into vehicle financing with both maximum efficiency and minimal cost.

      The event covers the European vehicle leasing and financing market and will examine how car ownership can be enhanced, models for business growth for both new vehicles and used cars, the future of the electric car market and how digital innovations are driving customer loyalty.

      2023 Testimonials

      “The Motor Finance Conference in Vienna was a perfectly organized gathering of the Motor&Finance&Mobility&Technology-Experts with a wide range of expertise. The presentations on the different topics were highly interesting and matched with lively discussions between panelists and participants.” Klaus Entenmann, Chairman of the Board, Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance

      “It has been an honor to contribute towards the industry best practices shared at the motor finance conference. Not only have we been inspired by the insights and speakers, but we were also able to engage with industry experts and leaders with whom we will collaborate on our way forward. The entire event was planned and executed by your team seamlessly and well thought through.” Bejamin Eule, Director Global Services, Daimler Truck Financial Services GmbH

      “Motor Finance Europe is an excellent event, we’ve been two years running and both times have had a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues and partners across the industry, see different perspectives and ways of working to tackle the current challenges within the motor finance industry and then to top of off an excellent evening event to celebrate the exceptional achievements and initiatives of those in our sector. We’ll certainly be back.” James Standing, Finance & Leasing Development Director, AutoTrader

      The team behind Motor Finance Europe is doing a great job to continuously gather senior leaders of our industry to meet and discuss the most pressing issues. Both presentations and interactive networking sessions are perfectly balanced and build an idea platform to meet & exchange with existing and new industry contacts. Christopher Ley, Partner, Berylls Strategy Advisors

      What to expect for 2024?

      • Watch cutting edge presentations and gather expert insight from 25+ industry speakers.
      • Discover the latest innovation and updates from a remarkable agenda.
      • Engage in panel discussions and ask your questions directly to leading experts.
      • Enjoy two days of invaluable networking opportunities.
      • Be part of timely and relevant conversations and hear about topics that are trending in the industry.
      • Celebrate the industry and connect with peers and colleagues at our prestigious awards night.

      Agenda

      • 17 Oct 2024
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      8 AM

      Registration

      8:45 AM

      Chair’s opening remarks

      Speakers

      Alejandro Gonzalez
      Editor, Motor Finance Online

      SESSION ONE: Trends that defined 2024 and will continue to shape mobility in 2025

      8:55 AM

      Opening Keynote: Tradition meets Transformation: Unleashing potential beyond the sales with Volkswagen Financial Services!

      Speakers

      Anthony Bandmann
      Chief Sales Officer, Volkswagen Financial Services

      9:15 AM

      Future-Proofing the Leasing Industry: Addressing the EV Residual Value Challenge

      • EVs (current lack of) product market fit 
      • Governments’ inconsistent EV policies increase consumers’ and the industry’s uncertainty 
      • Changing gears: generational shift drives demand for flexible leasing models 
      • Quantitative solutions on the horizon? 

      Speakers

      Eva Kellershof
      VP Sales North America & Europe, NETSOL Technologies

      9:35 AM

      The forces of change in the automotive industry

      AutoTrader share their latest view into the changing world of automotive retailing focusing on the transition to EVs, direct selling models and the importance of omni-channel retailing, and what impact this is having on automotive finance. 

      Speakers

      James Standing
      Finance and Leasing Development Director, AutoTrader

      9:55 AM

      Why IT modernization is essential for captives under global cost pressure

      Speakers

      Jendrik Herfurth
      Manager- Financial Services, KPMG

      10:15 AM

      Customer-led Transformation in Automotive Financial Services 

      • Emphasise the importance of customer-driven transformation in Automotive Financial Services 
      • Discuss current trends in Automotive Financial Services – Customer-experience focus 
      • Understand the role of digital platforms and online services 

      Speakers

      Jon Henrich
      General Manager & Vice President, Tech Mahindra

      10:35 AM

      Panel Discussion: Forecasting Residual Values and Risk Management in an Era of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

      Speakers

      Anthony Bandmann
      Chief Sales Officer, Volkswagen Financial Services
      Eva Kellershof
      VP Sales North America & Europe, NETSOL Technologies
      James Standing
      Finance and Leasing Development Director, AutoTrader
      Benedikt Middendorf
      Director, Deloitte
      Jon Henrich
      General Manager & Vice President, Tech Mahindra
      Michael Meyer
      Partner, KPMG

      10:55 AM

      Morning refreshments and networking

      SESSION TWO: Net Zero – how can captives impact sustainability objectives?

      11:25 AM

      Role of second-hand market in driving sustainable mobility

      • Residual value management
      • Role of the used EV market in the transition to net zero

      Speakers

      Benjamin Koeck
      Associate Partner, McKinsey&Company
      Lena Crüger
      Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company

      11:45 AM

      Operationalising ESG in secured finance

      • Framework for green asset financing
      • ESG asset classification and scoring
      • Portfolio ESG analytics, monitoring and target setting

       

      Speakers

      Stuart Taylor
      Director Financial Services, Solifi

      12:05 PM

      Addressing Gender Imbalance in the Automotive Industry

      • A review of the market today and addressing the unique preferences of female customers
      • Identifying the current barriers preventing more women from working in the automotive industry
      • What can be done to improve this imbalance?

      Speakers

      Mandy Smith
      Senior HR Business Partner, Close Brothers

      12:25 PM

      Accelerating Automotive Mobility: Leveraging AI to Transform Business and Operating Models

      Speakers

      Benedikt Middendorf
      Director, Deloitte
      Yasemin Ates-Fels
      Manager, Deloitte

      12:45 PM

      Panel Discussion: Important Factors for Guiding High Level Decision-Making for Automotive Finance

      Speakers

      Stuart Taylor
      Director Financial Services, Solifi
      Romain Zilahi
      Partner, McKinsey&Company
      Alejandro Gonzalez
      Editor, Motor Finance Online

      1:05 PM

      Lunch & Networking

      SESSION THREE: Driving Forward Innovation Through Power of Partnership And CX

      Speakers

      Steffen Danzmann
      Partner Technology Consulting, EY
      Daniel Molis
      Director Financial Services Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon

      1:55 PM

      Session Three Opening Remarks

      Speakers

      Tobias B. Talmon l’Armée
      Director Automotive Hub, EY
      Lisa-Marie Schäfer
      Senior Manager Technology Transformation, EY

      2 PM

      Driven Innovation in Automotive with Open Banking Powered by AI Algorithm: How to Focus on What Matters in Uncertain Times

      This presentation highlights the transformative impact of AI and open banking on the automotive industry, focusing on CRIF's NEOS solution. It showcases how advanced analytics, machine learning, and data categorization enhance key processes such as customer onboarding, loan origination, and risk management. By combining traditional and alternative data sources, the solution improves credit scoring accuracy, reduces operational inefficiencies, and supports business growth. The presentation also addresses market trends, emphasizing the rising demand for seamless digital experiences and the importance of innovation in the automotive sector.

      Speakers

      Arianna Lombardo
      EMEA Business Development Director, CRIF Spa

      2:20 PM

      Intelligent Finance – What AI Means in Today’s Environment

      Harnessing the power of AI within the credit landscape can feel like an enigmatic goal in finance organisations today. Recent years have highlighted the risks of rushing AI products and tools to market without adequate due diligence. To achieve ethical outcomes, AI systems must be fully explainable and auditable—only then can we achieve the fairness and transparency that is imperative for both consumers and regulatory bodies while delivering the innovation needed to stay ahead.

      How can you avoid the critical errors and pitfalls associated with AI-driven use cases? What elements must be in place as you embark on the journey? Today, we will discuss recent trends and how organisations like yours can deliver exceptional ROI and client experiences while navigating the new AI environment.

      Speakers

      Nick Myatt
      Principal Consultant, FICO

      2:40 PM

      Opportunities to Reimagine the Client Experience and Optimize Leasing Businesses

      Speakers

      Mark Thomas
      EVP Marketing & Alliances, Ridecell

      3 PM

      Optimizing Motor Finance Processes: AI and Low Code Innovations in ERP Systems

      • Low Code: Streamlining Contract Lifecycle Management 
      • AI-Driven Insights: Enhancing Automatic Processing and Customer Awareness Across Contract Stages 
      • Future-Proofing Motor Finance with Intelligent ERP Solutions 

       

      Speakers

      Nuno Silva
      CEO, VTXRM – Software Factory

      3:20 PM

      Panel Discussion: What does the future of digitalisation in the motor finance industry look like?

      Speakers

      Christopher Schmitz
      Partner Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon
      Edmund Read
      Chief Commercial Officer, UFOFLEET
      Mark Thomas
      EVP Marketing & Alliances, Ridecell
      Nick Myatt
      Principal Consultant, FICO
      Nuno Silva
      CEO, VTXRM – Software Factory
      Osvaldo Valentini
      European Financial Solutions Manager, Hyundai Motor Europe
      Arianna Lombardo
      EMEA Business Development Director, CRIF Spa

      3:40 PM

      Mid-Afternoon Refreshments

      SESSION FOUR: How can we improve Fleet Mobility Solutions?

      4:10 PM

      Maximising Vehicle Lifecycle Value: Truck-as-a-Service

      • How eMobility increases need for services 
      • Beyond Service Leasing 
      • Rental and the second lifecycle 

      Speakers

      Benjamin Eule
      Director Global Services, Daimler Truck Financial Services GmbH

      4:30 PM

      Multi-lifecycle leasing in the digital age: How LIZY is serving customers better at lower cost thanks to digitalisation, automation and AI

      • Learnings from building a digital native leasing company  
      • How digitalisation allows to better reach and serve long-tail customers 
      • Automotive fintech: opportunities and challenges 

      Speakers

      Sam Heymans
      CEO and co-founder, LIZY

      4:50 PM

      Panel Discussion: How to face the threat posed by new market entrants by increased digitisation of the underlying business models?

      Speakers

      Benjamin Eule
      Director Global Services, Daimler Truck Financial Services GmbH
      Sam Heymans
      CEO and co-founder, LIZY
      Edmund Read
      Chief Commercial Officer, UFOFLEET

      6:30 PM

      Drinks Reception

      7:30 PM

      Motor Finance Europe Awards Ceremony

      8:30 AM

      Registration

      SESSION FIVE: How will New Business Models include Servitization, AI and Digitilization?

      9:20 AM

      Chair’s opening remarks

      Speakers

      Alejandro Gonzalez
      Editor, Motor Finance Online

      9:30 AM

      How AI will shape the car finance industry?

      Speakers

      Martin Feith
      Country Manager, Basikon

      9:50 AM

      Reinventing Customer Loyalty in Automotive Finance

      Revitalizing customer services and retention in the automotive finance sector

      Speakers

      Alwin Bathija
      𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 for Banking & Capital Markets, Genpact

      10:10 AM

      The Future of Auto Lending: Why Real-Time Data is Your Competitive Edge in a Changing Market

      How the adoption of real-time data can give lenders a distinct advantage in an evolving industry. 

      Speakers

      Robert Knight
      Chief Product & Technology Officer, Atto

      10:30 AM

      Panel Discussion: Trends, innovations and best practices that are delivering customer experiences that win business and build loyalty

       

       

      Speakers

      Sufyan Zamir
      Trade Cycle Manager, Trade Cycle Management & Corporate Sales Department, Hyundai Motor Europe
      Ayca Tunc-Ruff
      Head of Financial Services DACH, Genpact
      Robert Knight
      Chief Product & Technology Officer, Atto
      Martin Feith
      Country Manager, Basikon
      Alejandro Gonzalez
      Editor, Motor Finance Online
      Edmund Read
      Chief Commercial Officer, UFOFLEET

      10:50 AM

      Morning refreshments and networking

      11:30 AM

      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 as a whole. Roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others.

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      Alejandro Gonzalez
      Editor, Motor Finance Online

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      Chair’s opening remarks

      2024-10-17, 8:45 AM

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      Panel Discussion: Important Factors for Guiding High Level Decision-Making for Automotive Finance

      2024-10-17, 12:45 PM

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      Chair’s opening remarks

      2024-10-18, 9:20 AM

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      Panel Discussion: Trends, innovations and best practices that are delivering customer experiences that win business and build loyalty

      2024-10-18, 10:30 AM

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      Anthony Bandmann
      Chief Sales Officer, Volkswagen Financial Services

      Education
      • Business Management Saarland University, Saarbrücken

      Professional experience
      • 1997 – 2000
      MLP AG - Financial Consultant
      • 2000 – 2007
      Daimler Financial Services AG – Various functions with time abroad (2001 – 2007) in
      the USA at the Companies Daimler Truck Financial and Chrysler Financial
      • 2007 – 2009
      Mercedes Benz AG in Stuttgart, Director for Private and Corporate Business
      • 2009 – 2012
      Mercedes Benz AG in Stuttgart, Member of the Board for Private and Corporate
      Business
      • 2012 – 2017
      Managing Director at Volkswagen Bank GmbH in Braunschweig
      • 2017 – 2019
      Managing Director at Volkswagen Leasing GmbH in Braunschweig
      • 2019 – 2021
      CEO & President VW Credit Inc. in USA
      • from 1st October 2021 - CSO Volkswagen Financial Services in Braunschweig

      Session Details:

      Opening Keynote: Tradition meets Transformation: Unleashing potential beyond the sales with Volkswagen Financial Services!

      2024-10-17, 8:55 AM

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      Panel Discussion: Forecasting Residual Values and Risk Management in an Era of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

      2024-10-17, 10:35 AM

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      Eva Kellershof
      VP Sales North America & Europe, NETSOL Technologies

      Eva Kellershof is a startup executive and board advisor in FinTech, Mobility, AutoFinance, Digital and Strategy. She’s working as a client partner for Otoz Mobility in California and the larger NETSOL Group globally.

      Prior to that, she served as the Senior Director of Strategy at Fair, a Santa Monica-based tech company pioneering the Car as a Service (CaaS) subscription model in the mobility space. There, Eva closely worked with the Co-founder and President since Fair’s early stage in 2017.

      Before joining Fair she served as a partner at a management consulting group and worked in this capacity with the C suites of major OEMs in Europe, Japan and the US.

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      Future-Proofing the Leasing Industry: Addressing the EV Residual Value Challenge

      2024-10-17, 9:15 AM

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      Panel Discussion: Forecasting Residual Values and Risk Management in an Era of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

      2024-10-17, 10:35 AM

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      James Standing
      Finance and Leasing Development Director, AutoTrader

      James joined Auto Trader in 2018, with over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry. In his current role, he is responsible for Auto Trader’s relationships with Captive and Independent lenders, Lease Co’s and Rental Firms, supporting integrate finance API services and delivering value through the use of detailed vehicle data, supporting EV risk management and valuations. Additionally, James leads Auto Trader’s relationships with energy, EV infrastructure and EV battery data firms to support EV adoption. Since joining Auto Trader James has also been a champion of Auto Trader’s environmental agenda, supporting the deployment of the Carbon Literacy Automotive Toolkit to many partners across the UK and internationally. Prior to joining Auto Trader, James worked at Nissan where he was head of Network Development & Strategy in the UK alongside various sales and marketing roles. James holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Kent in Business and Law.

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      The forces of change in the automotive industry

      2024-10-17, 9:35 AM

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      Panel Discussion: Forecasting Residual Values and Risk Management in an Era of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

      2024-10-17, 10:35 AM

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      Benjamin Koeck
      Associate Partner, McKinsey&Company

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      Role of second-hand market in driving sustainable mobility

      2024-10-17, 11:25 AM

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      Benjamin Eule
      Director Global Services, Daimler Truck Financial Services GmbH

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      Panel Discussion: How to face the threat posed by new market entrants by increased digitisation of the underlying business models?

      2024-10-17, 4:50 PM

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      Maximising Vehicle Lifecycle Value: Truck-as-a-Service

      2024-10-17, 4:10 PM

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      Sufyan Zamir
      Trade Cycle Manager, Trade Cycle Management & Corporate Sales Department, Hyundai Motor Europe

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      Panel Discussion: Trends, innovations and best practices that are delivering customer experiences that win business and build loyalty

      2024-10-18, 10:30 AM

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      Arianna Lombardo
      EMEA Business Development Director, CRIF Spa

      Arianna’s career begun more than 20 ago and thanks to the privileged observatory that CRIF represents, she developed a deep knowledge of the banking credit processes and the digital transformation.
      During this path, Arianna has managed for many years strategic relationships with the main car financing and leasing customers.
      She currently leads a special Automotive Global Industry program aimed at better understanding and supporting the needs of this rapidly changing market.

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      Driven Innovation in Automotive with Open Banking Powered by AI Algorithm: How to Focus on What Matters in Uncertain Times

      2024-10-17, 2:00 PM

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      Panel Discussion: What does the future of digitalisation in the motor finance industry look like?

      2024-10-17, 3:20 PM

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      Stuart Taylor
      Director Financial Services, Solifi

      Business leader with 20+ years of experience starting, scaling, and more recently advising, in fintech, SaaS and banking for the Automotive, Asset and Consumer finance marketplace.

      Specialties include:
      Strategy, Banking, Fintech, Risk Management, Credit, Payments, Stakeholder Management, E-commerce, , Financial Services, Finance, Economics, Partnership, Analysis, Growth , Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Development.

      Passionate about continually learning, innovating, and expanding network and knowledge in the FinTech space.

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      Operationalising ESG in secured finance

      2024-10-17, 11:45 AM

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      Panel Discussion: Important Factors for Guiding High Level Decision-Making for Automotive Finance

      2024-10-17, 12:45 PM

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      Ayca Tunc-Ruff
      Head of Financial Services DACH, Genpact

      Ayca leads Genpact's Financial Services business in the DACH region and brings in 15+ years of experience at the intersection of financial services,  technology and operations. She advises financial services institutions & Autobanks as part of major transformation initiatives, loves cutting through complexities while bringing an AI first lens to each problem statement. Previously, Ayca held the position of head of sales and account management, financial services at Capgemini, where she was responsible for the company’s banking portfolio, incl. private and public banks in Germany. She acquired the European Central Bank as a client which is Capgeminis largest Financial Services client in Germany.

      Ayca has also been listed in FinTech Magazine’s top 100 Women for two consecutive years. 

      https://fintechmagazine.com/magazine/top-100-women-in-fintech-march-2021

       

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      Panel Discussion: Trends, innovations and best practices that are delivering customer experiences that win business and build loyalty

      2024-10-18, 10:30 AM

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      Edmund Read
      Chief Commercial Officer, UFOFLEET

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      Panel Discussion: How to face the threat posed by new market entrants by increased digitisation of the underlying business models?

      2024-10-17, 4:50 PM

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      Panel Discussion: What does the future of digitalisation in the motor finance industry look like?

      2024-10-17, 3:20 PM

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      Panel Discussion: Trends, innovations and best practices that are delivering customer experiences that win business and build loyalty

      2024-10-18, 10:30 AM

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      Sam Heymans
      CEO and co-founder, LIZY

      Sam Heymans is the CEO and co-founder of LIZY, a digital used-car leasing company. LIZY offers their SME customers an easy and convenient way to order a leasing car fully online. By working with recent used-cars they can offer faster delivery and more affordable leasing prices.

      They’re active in both Belgium and France and have the ambition to become a European leader in digital car leasing. The company has grown its revenue 12x over the last 2 years. LIZY is also one of the highest rated leasing companies in Europe with a 4.7/5 customer Trustpilot rating.

      Sam has previous professional experience at McKinsey & Company and completed an MSc in Management at HEC Paris.

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      Panel Discussion: How to face the threat posed by new market entrants by increased digitisation of the underlying business models?

      2024-10-17, 4:50 PM

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      Multi-lifecycle leasing in the digital age: How LIZY is serving customers better at lower cost thanks to digitalisation, automation and AI

      2024-10-17, 4:30 PM

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      Benedikt Middendorf
      Director, Deloitte

      Benedikt is Director at Deloitte Consulting and expert in Automotive Mobility & Financial Services, Vehicle-as-a-Service and Fleet management. He has more than 10 years professional experience within the Automotive Mobility and Financial Services Industry. His areas of expertise include set up of new business models, strategy development and execution. Furthermore, he has various experience around sustainability with a close link to the automotive mobility sector. Prior Deloitte he was working in various leading positions within Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Financial Services and the EURO-Leasing.​

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      Accelerating Automotive Mobility: Leveraging AI to Transform Business and Operating Models

      2024-10-17, 12:25 PM

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      Panel Discussion: Forecasting Residual Values and Risk Management in an Era of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

      2024-10-17, 10:35 AM

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      Yasemin Ates-Fels
      Manager, Deloitte

      Yasemin works as a Manager at Deloitte Consulting in Germany. She combines her extensive expertise in automotive finance and mobility services with strategic thinking to shape the future of automotive mobility. She crafts transformative strategies for her clients, helping them navigate market challenges and emerge even stronger and more resilient. Before joining Deloitte, Yasemin gained international experience while working and living in Africa, Asia and Europe.

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      Accelerating Automotive Mobility: Leveraging AI to Transform Business and Operating Models

      2024-10-17, 12:25 PM

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      Jendrik Herfurth
      Manager- Financial Services, KPMG

      Jendrik Herfurth has more than 6 years of experience in consulting transformation projects for banks and financial service providers. With his in-depth process knowledge in the banking environment, he forms the interface between the technical IT implementation and the business requirements in the finance environment in a large number of customer projects. He focuses on IT transformation and implementation, requirements engineering, business analysis as well as IT architecture and data management, taking into account regulatory and supervisory requirements.

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      Why IT modernization is essential for captives under global cost pressure

      2024-10-17, 9:55 AM

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      Mark Thomas
      EVP Marketing & Alliances, Ridecell

      Product marketing is like the old game show “Name That Tune”. The goal is to find the compelling benefit and get the customer to identify with it in as few notes (or words) as possible. That is what I do.

      I love cars. I love the Internet. The intersection of my two loves is my passion and career. Connected cars are becoming the next great consumer electronics device on wheels. The change will be as dramatic as the move from the flip phone to the smartphone. The connected car revolution is poised to transform our lives. Vehicle manufacturers are embracing the shared economy in anticipation of car ownership migrating to mobility as a service. Autonomous driving is coming too and will save lives by addressing and hopefully mitigating the 95% of accidents that are based on human error. Throughout these transformations, I’ll be involved in defining and monetizing connected car breakthrough experiences.

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      Panel Discussion: What does the future of digitalisation in the motor finance industry look like?

      2024-10-17, 3:20 PM

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      Opportunities to Reimagine the Client Experience and Optimize Leasing Businesses

      2024-10-17, 2:40 PM

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      Nick Myatt
      Principal Consultant, FICO

      Nick Myatt rejoined FICO in Jun 2019 as Principal Consultant focusing on customer lifecycle solutions and FICO Platform. With over 20 years experience in banking and financial services, Nick has a passion for using data, analytics and technology to enhance customer experience, automate processes and improve management of risk. Nick has held key roles in risk management for UK financial institutions, has worked on a number of major banking and digital transformation programmes, and has provided thought leadership and expert help and advice to organisations globally as a consultant for FICO Advisors, Capgemini and Callcredit / TransUnion.

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      Intelligent Finance – What AI Means in Today’s Environment

      2024-10-17, 2:20 PM

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      Panel Discussion: What does the future of digitalisation in the motor finance industry look like?

      2024-10-17, 3:20 PM

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      Jon Henrich
      General Manager & Vice President, Tech Mahindra

      Jon Henrich is a senior industry leader focused on Captive Sales Finance business domain. He joins Tech Mahindra after a 33 year career at Ford Credit and Ford Motor Company. At Ford Credit Jon oversaw Consumer Risk Management globally introducing model driven and centralized origination and servicing technologies and managed Ford Credit’s Fintech & Mobility group leading the acquisition and launch of Canvas, a vehicle subscription business in San Francisco, Ca.

      He also served as Director of Six Sigma and Quality and in numerous operational and marketing roles.  While at Ford, Jon served as Chief Product Officer at Ford Commercial Solutions and Director of Product for FordPass.

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      Customer-led Transformation in Automotive Financial Services 

      2024-10-17, 10:15 AM

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      Nuno Silva
      CEO, VTXRM – Software Factory

      Nuno Silva is the CEO and Founder of VTXRM - Software Factory, with over 20 years of experience in the technology and financial sectors.

      He initiated the Accipiens project two decades ago, starting with an idea sketched on a napkin.

      Under his leadership, Accipiens has evolved into a globally adopted software solution in the financial industry. Transforming  VTXRM from a local supplier into a global company, delivering international projects across multiple continents

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      Panel Discussion: What does the future of digitalisation in the motor finance industry look like?

      2024-10-17, 3:20 PM

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      Optimizing Motor Finance Processes: AI and Low Code Innovations in ERP Systems

      2024-10-17, 3:00 PM

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      Alwin Bathija
      𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 for Banking & Capital Markets, Genpact

      Alwin leads Genpact’s Global Consulting business for Banking and Capital Markets and brings in 15+ years of experience across operations, digital Transformation and driving Client Centricity. Previously Alwin worked for HSBC in various leading roles including driving digital transformation within client services across 10+ markets. In his current role he is advising financial services clients including Autobanks with regards to implementation of AI use cases at scale, target operating model transformation and setting up change and transformation organizations to ultimately drive client centricity.   

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      Reinventing Customer Loyalty in Automotive Finance

      2024-10-18, 9:50 AM

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      Tobias B. Talmon l’Armée
      Director Automotive Hub, EY

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      Session Three Opening Remarks

      2024-10-17, 1:55 PM

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      Lisa-Marie Schäfer
      Senior Manager Technology Transformation, EY

      Experienced Manager with 10+ years of experience in digital B2C business areas such as automotive, retail, media, luxury, etc. With a strong record of successfully building and managing digital transformation with focus on optimizing customer experience with smart tech solutions, owning stakeholder management while acting process- and result-focused, value driven, and seeking for impact and sustainable growth with a Master of International Business. With this passion, every single day begins with a smile.

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      Session Three Opening Remarks

      2024-10-17, 1:55 PM

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      Steffen Danzmann
      Partner Technology Consulting, EY

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      SESSION THREE: Driving Forward Innovation Through Power of Partnership And CX

      2024-10-17, 1:49 PM

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      Daniel Molis
      Director Financial Services Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon

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      SESSION THREE: Driving Forward Innovation Through Power of Partnership And CX

      2024-10-17, 1:49 PM

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      Christopher Schmitz
      Partner Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon

      Professional experience: > 25 years Financial Services Strategy, IT and Operations

      Strategy, M&A, DD, PMI, Carve Out, Operations and IT transformation/consolidation, outsourcing/offshoring

      Leading EY's EMEIA Fintech Practice. Innovation Leader for EMEIA Strategy & Transactions and FSO Germany. Leading Financial Services Transaction Strategy & Execution Practice in GSA. Frankfurt Hub Lead of EY's startup initiative. Curator of EY Start-up Academy, our Frankfurt based early stage accelerator.

      Experience: building digital ecosystems, digital banking and insurance, Fintech, Insurtech, payments, cash management, trading, post-trade/securities processing, FX, credit card processing, core banking, back-office consolidation

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      Panel Discussion: What does the future of digitalisation in the motor finance industry look like?

      2024-10-17, 3:20 PM

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      Robert Knight
      Chief Product & Technology Officer, Atto

      Rob Knight, Atto's Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), brings a wealth of expertise as a seasoned leader in organisations at the forefront of credit risk. With a strong background in Operations, Product, and Engineering leadership, Rob has championed far-reaching innovation for tech giants and spearheaded impactful digital transformations.

      During his time at Experian as the Solution Development & Data Management Director, he played a pivotal role in shaping EMEA propositions and driving technology shifts, particularly within credit bureau services and large-scale transformation projects. Working across many other sectors, Rob has a constant desire to deliver the promise of innovation for the benefit of the business and the consumers enabled within the industry.

      Rob brings the best of his experience from broadcast, telecommunications, geospatial, energy and financial services in the quest to transform credit & risk decisioning with open banking technology.

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      The Future of Auto Lending: Why Real-Time Data is Your Competitive Edge in a Changing Market

      2024-10-18, 10:10 AM

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      Panel Discussion: Trends, innovations and best practices that are delivering customer experiences that win business and build loyalty

      2024-10-18, 10:30 AM

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      Martin Feith
      Country Manager, Basikon

      Martin is an experienced expert in bank and leasing management, as well as IT. He has been Member of the Executive Board at Financial Insititutions, Captives, Banks and IT Companies. He is a graduate (Master in Commerce) from Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics). Since 25 years he is taking a leading role (also operative) in various IT projects in the Financial Service Industry.

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      How AI will shape the car finance industry?

      2024-10-18, 9:30 AM

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      Panel Discussion: Trends, innovations and best practices that are delivering customer experiences that win business and build loyalty

      2024-10-18, 10:30 AM

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      Osvaldo Valentini
      European Financial Solutions Manager, Hyundai Motor Europe

      I work as European Financial Solutions Manager at Hyundai Motor Europe, where I leverage over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. Our target as OEM is to grow Vehicle Lifetime Value (VLV) by increasing the penetration of Captive TCM Products & Leasing, which are key drivers for long-term sustainability and customer loyalty.

      Before joining Hyundai, I worked as a Chief Commercial Officer at VOOL, a cleantech start-up that is creating disruptive solutions to make EV charging systems dynamic and enable more electric vehicle (EV) charging with the same grid power. I set the business development direction, designed the go-to-market strategy, and started sales expansion beyond the Baltics. I am passionate about fostering people's mobility with innovative and green solutions.

      Most of my automotive experience comes from my tenure at Toyota Motor Europe, at Toyota Baltic as MD, and at Toyota Motor Russia, where I was responsible for Lexus sales. I developed international experience in sales and marketing, used cars, fleet sales, financial and insurance services, and after-sales. I thrive on teamwork, problem-solving, commercial thinking, and decision-making.

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      Panel Discussion: What does the future of digitalisation in the motor finance industry look like?

      2024-10-17, 3:20 PM

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      Michael Meyer
      Partner, KPMG

      Michael Meyer has about 20 years of experience in financial services consulting with a focus on overall bank and crisis management.

      He is a partner in the financial services department of KPMG, Head of the German RRP Competence Cluster as well as Global Account Partner for a German captive and one German OEM.

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      Panel Discussion: Forecasting Residual Values and Risk Management in an Era of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

      2024-10-17, 10:35 AM

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      Romain Zilahi
      Partner, McKinsey&Company

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      Panel Discussion: Important Factors for Guiding High Level Decision-Making for Automotive Finance

      2024-10-17, 12:45 PM

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      Mandy Smith
      Senior HR Business Partner, Close Brothers

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      Addressing Gender Imbalance in the Automotive Industry

      2024-10-17, 12:05 PM

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      Lena Crüger
      Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company

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      Role of second-hand market in driving sustainable mobility

      2024-10-17, 11:25 AM

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      Motor Finance Europe Awards winners announced!

      Celebrating Excellence: The 10th Annual Motor Finance Europe Awards 2024 Winners

      The Motor Finance Europe Awards 2024 was held in the cosmopolitan and historic city of Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday 17 October at the majestic Westin Grand Frankfurt. This year’s awards ceremony was not just an event; it was a spectacular showcase of the motor finance industry’s finest.

      We are proud to present this year’s distinguished winners, acknowledged for their innovative contributions, exceptional service and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in motor finance. These winners are the epitome of progress and excellence in the motor finance community. Each awardee has demonstrated remarkable ingenuity and dedication, setting new industry standards and inspiring future innovations.

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      Congratulations to all the winners and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making the Motor Finance Europe Awards 2024 a cornerstone event in our industry’s calendar.

      And the 2024 Winners are...

      • Independent Finance Provider of the Year

        Close Brothers

      • Advisory Firm of the Year

        Ayvens

      • Digital Innovation of the Year (Back office)

        Volvo Car Financial Services UK and Elephants Don’t Forget

      • Digital Innovation of the Year (Front office)

        Evolution Funding Group

      • Best Sustainability Initiative of the Year

        LIZY

      • Rising Star Award

        Benedikt Middendorf, Deloitte Consulting

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