20th Anniversary – Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2023

The annual meeting place for the asset finance industry in Europe. In association with the Hungarian Leasing Association.

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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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Thomas Nokin​

CEO, Basikon

Thomas has acquired a strong expertise in software development. He has worked particularly in the financing, private equity and venture sector and has held the position of CTO on several occasions. He is a graduate engineer from the École Polytechnique.

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Carmen Ene​

CEO, 3stepIT and BNP Paribas 3 Step IT

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István Zs.Nagy​

President, Hungarian Leasing Association

István Zs. Nagy is the chair of the Hungarian Leasing Association, which represents Hungarian asset financing an long term rental companies. As an empowered executive, with the representatives of the Association pursue a broad range of lobbying activities in order to create new and expand existing domestic public financing schemes, to achieve tax advantages for the benefit of the entire sector, thus using leasing to increase the willingness to invest in assets on a wider scale. He also holds the positions as Chief Risk Officer and member of the Board at Merkantil Bank, within the OTP Bank Group (CEE). Previously, he held the position of Sales Executive and Member of the Board at KBC Leasing Group Hungary. István has more than 20 years of experience in various areas of the leasing sector, with an international perspective and 15 years of management experience.

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Florence Roussel-Pollet​

Chief Commercial Officer, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

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Bill Stephenson​

Global CEO, PEAC Solutions

As CEO of PEAC Solutions, Mr. Stephenson is focused on expanding and further integrating PEAC’s global footprint to deliver financial solutions to manufacturers and distribution partners worldwide. With over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, he has held a variety of senior leadership positions, including eight years as the CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of DLL, where he played an integral role in creating one of the world’s largest vendor finance companies. He has also served as Chairman on the Board of the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association (“ELFA”) in the United States and was honored with the Chairman’s Award from the Associated Equipment Distributors (“AED”), an industry association that serves as a resource to machinery dealers around the world. Mr. Stephenson is also a former member of the Leasing Life “Power 50”, which highlights the most influential figures in the European leasing and asset finance market.  Most recently, he was cited as the “CEO of the Decade (2010-2020) by the MonitorDaily, a leading industry publication for the equipment finance and leasing market in the United States. In addition to being an innovative industry leader, Mr. Stephenson is a strong advocate for corporate social responsibility and frequently speaks at industry events across the globe. He is a proud alumnus of Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.

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    2023 Sponsors Include

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    3stepIT is a Technology Lifecycle Management provider with an ambition to reduce e-waste by helping businesses to consume technology more sustainably. 3stepIT offers an end-to-end approach to accessing, managing and refreshing IT devices that is cost-efficient, secure and environmentally friendly.

    Our asset management platform provides IT managers complete control and visibility of all devices to simplify budgeting, upkeep and renewal. The system also minimises IT security risks by providing real-time insights into device health and features a powerful reporting engine which provides complete visibility of every asset by cost centre, product group and location.

    Today we serve more than 3,000 customers worldwide and play an active role in the circular economy by refurbishing and reselling end of life IT devices. In doing so, we prevent over half a million devices from being destroyed and sent to landfill each year.

    Follow 3stepIT on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.3stepit.com/

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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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    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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    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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    Close Brothers Asset Finance and Leasing was founded in 1987 and has grown to become the largest non-clearing bank asset funder in the UK and one of the fastest growing in Europe. We are part of the Close Brothers Group, a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading.

     

    We have offices across the UK and Ireland, employing well over 600 people serving customers across a broad range of specialist markets, including engineering, construction, manufacturing, print, and transport. We also work extensively with our broker partners to provide flexible, specialist funding solutions for their customers.

     

    We offer a variety of products, including:

    • Hire Purchase
    • Finance Lease
    • Refinancing
    • Operating Lease

     

    While the team may have increased in number, the same founding principles remain – Close Brothers Asset Finance and Leasing works with businesses that they fully understand and provide them with practical solutions that will enable them to succeed.

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    CSI Leasing, Inc. is a global leader in delivering innovative leasing solutions since 1972. With a strong global presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, we bring our extensive experience in technology acquisition, management, disposal, and refresh to organizations worldwide.
    CSI Leasing is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and embracing the principles of the circular economy. Our state-of-the-art refurbishment centers strategically located in Europe and the Americas contribute to reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact by extending the lifespan of technology assets.
    With a broad international reach, we provide support to organizations across diverse industries and geographies. Our experienced Global Desk team offers ongoing assistance throughout the lease lifecycle, serving as an integrated part of our customers’ IT and finance teams and delivering customized solutions.
    Explore how our global presence and sustainable practices can enhance your asset management strategy by visiting our website at www.csileasing.com.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - www.csileasing.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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    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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    Moxo helps financial firms and wealth managers control the chaos of managing client business. Moxo provides digital interaction workspaces that blend structure and automation with human interaction. With Moxo’s workspaces, wealth managers can implement client interaction workflows to fast-track client business. Customers can connect with relationship managers and securely exchange documents, have video conversations, receive information via screen sharing, and more, at the highest security standards with an auditable ePaper trail.

    Moxo’s platform offers a single pane of glass to oversee client interaction and the responsiveness of business teams. Businesses can manage identities, responsibilities, and workflows to ensure business continuity and provide a fluid experience with bank-grade security, audit trails, and compliance. Moxo can power a bank’s service product as a fluid extension of an existing website, web, or mobile app, or as a new standalone web and mobile app.

    Moxo employs a multi-layered security framework that combines a robust back-end infrastructure, end-to-end data security, network protections, access controls, and a full suite of security policies. This has translated into compliance with the leading privacy and security certifying bodies such as GDPR, SOC II, Cloud Security Alliance, and the EU-US Privacy Shield.

    Moxo has a deep heritage in client collaboration tracing back to WebEx Communications. Moxo’s co-founder and CEO, Subrah Iyar, was the co-founder and CEO of WebEx Communications until its 2007 acquisition by Cisco Systems. Moxo’s co-founder and CTO, Stanley Huang was a senior director of engineering at both WebEx and Cisco Systems.

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

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    PACCAR Financial Service Europe, is part of PACCAR Inc. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in 24 countries including a portfolio of more than 180,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $13 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company, with a fleet of 38,000 vehicles. PACCAR Financial Services Europe has presence in the 16 European countries and is headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

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    Quiktrak is a global leader in asset verification, inspection services and wholesale floorplan auditing. We provide audit solutions in 38 countries to the finance, retail, OEM and real estate industries around the world with our proprietary technology, Revoquest. Revoquest is comprised of an integrated web and mobile application that enables full-service end-to-end audit and inspection solutions configured and customized for each client’s needs. With over 30 years’ in the industry, Quiktrak has the knowledge, technology and people to provide solutions to all your collateral verification needs.

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

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    At the heart of the real economy, Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF) offers tailored leasing and finance solutions to vendors, dealers and manufacturers. With a wide geographical market coverage, SGEF supports the development of its partners and customers building on its expertise in four sectors:
    Transport
    Industrial equipment
    Technology
    Healthcare & Green energy

    SGEF is part of Societe Generale, one of the leading European financial services groups, which combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation, and committed to the positive transformations of the world.

    KEY FIGURES
    #1 IN EUROPE1 (Annual Asset Finance Europe 50 ranking)
    OUTSTANDINGS: EUR 24.2 billion2
    NEW BUSINESS VOLUME: EUR 10.2 billion2
    Operating in more than 35 COUNTRIES3
    1.500 EMPLOYEES2

    OUR VISION
    “A leading provider of innovative and flexible solutions to finance and manage equipment.
    A digital and customer-centric organization committed to deliver an excellent experience across countries.
    A great place to work, driven by simplicity, agility and sustainability”

    1 Equipment Finance & Automotive

    2 Including SG Group Leasing activities at 31/12/2021

    3 Including SG Group Leasing activities and partnerships at 31/12/2021

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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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    Tietoevry Banking is the leading partner within the financial services sector in the Nordics.

    Tietoevry Banking is the market leading financial services software and solution partner in the Nordics. We deliver a modular, pre-integrated banking as a service solution, as well as market leading software for core, payments, lending, leasing, cards, financial fraud and wealth. With unmatched scale, expertise and specialization, we drive the industry forward by enabling financial institutions to become more agile and efficient, accelerating their digital transformation journey

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      Why attend?

       

      The 20th anniversary 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.

      The must-attend conference for the asset finance industry

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      Agenda

      • 9 Nov 2023
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      Session One – Market dynamics and trends

      Speakers

      Alejandro Gonzalez
      Editor, Leasing Life

      9 AM

      Welcome Address

      Speakers

      István Zs.Nagy
      President, Hungarian Leasing Association

      9:10 AM

      Opening Keynote Address: From uncertainties to certainty

      • Global economic trends and Equipment finance
      • Keynotes for our industry

       

      Speakers

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

      9:30 AM

      Automation at your service: Driving efficiency through AI and robotics

      •  Exploring the potential of AI and robotics in transforming the leasing industry
      • Showcasing real-world examples of applications in the industry
      • Tackling compliance challenges and enhancing risk management with technological advancement

      Speakers

      Andrew Flegg
      Chief Technology Officer, Alfa

      9:50 AM

      Automotive digitisation: Physical retailing, digital journeys

      • Auto Trader’s latest consumer research findings
      • How retailers are combing the digital journey with the physical showroom environment
      • The importance of a true omni-channel experience
      • How retailers and lease companies are adapting to this change in the UK

      Speakers

      Nick Press
      Finance & Leasing Development Director, AutoTrader

      10:10 AM

      Mastering the technology transition

      • Critical path analysis within software implementation
      • Navigating software selection within the leasing space
      • Maximizing project efficiency through quality of requirements

      Speakers

      Horst Becker
      Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG

      10:30 AM

      Panel Discussion: Thriving in the technology era: Challenges, opportunities and ensuring readiness

      Speakers

      Alejandro Gonzalez
      Editor, Leasing Life
      Nick Press
      Finance & Leasing Development Director, AutoTrader
      Andrew Flegg
      Chief Technology Officer, Alfa

      11 AM

      Refreshment break

      Session Two – Innovate, innovate: The asset at the heart of success

      Speakers

      Ian Robertson
      Executive Director, Invigors EMEA

      11:30 AM

      Leasing Today: Knowing our strengths, limits and the challenges to overcome

      • Our role as lessors
      • Adapting leasing strategies to navigate turbulent times whilst aligning with sustainability targets
      • Financing the transition to clean and renewable energy sources
      • What the future looks like for the leasing industry

      Speakers

      Pascal Layan
      Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
      Andrey Maramzine
      Chief Sustainability Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
      Myriam Beque
      Head of International Business Line, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
      Pascale Favre
      Head of International Business Line, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

      11:50 AM

      Inspecting the world one asset at a time

      • Exploring the latest mobile technology to assist in performing inspections and audits of assets
      • Shaping IT system to fit client demands
      • Why people are the real assets

      Speakers

      Rob Murphy
      Chief Operating Officer, Quiktrak

      12:10 PM

      Sustainable Finance: What can the leasing world learn from the banking world?

      • Introduction to sustainable finance
      • Sustainable finance in the banking industry / banks in general
      • Sustainable finance in the leasing industry
      • What can we learn from the banks to accelerate adoption of sustainable finance in the leasing industry?
      • How can we collaborate as an industry to accelerate sustainable finance in the leasing industry?

      Speakers

      Natalia Grigoreva
      Head of Rabobank and DLL Partnership, DLL

      12:30 PM

      Supporting the circular transition in Europe

      • Helping European businesses maximise the value of their technology investment
      • Circular and profitable, when being sustainable pays
      • What’s next; understanding the regulatory landscape

      Speakers

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

      12:50 PM

      Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap between financing and effective asset management: Do we have the “asset” culture?

      Speakers

      Carmen Ene
      CEO, 3stepIT and BNP Paribas 3 Step IT
      Rob Murphy
      Chief Operating Officer, Quiktrak
      Pascal Layan
      Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
      Natalia Grigoreva
      Head of Rabobank and DLL Partnership, DLL
      Thorsten Arp
      Vendor Relationship Director for Healthcare & Green Energy, Societe Generale Equipment Finance
      Ian Robertson
      Executive Director, Invigors EMEA

      1:20 PM

      Lunch

      Session Three – Thriving in turbulent times: Maximising profitability and control

      Speakers

      Nick Feasey
      Executive Director, Invigors EMEA

      2:20 PM

      Creating a pan-European one-stop shop

      • Underpinning successful establishments
      • Navigating the strategic advantages of centralising leasing services
      • Highlighting essential IT considerations

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      Thomas Nokin
      CEO, Basikon

      2:40 PM

      Orchestrating success: Aligning operating models and systems

      • Orienting operations and IT Teams to drive business focused outcomes
      • Does the segmentation between “front” and “back” still make sense?
      • A view on continuously changing customer needs

       

      Speakers

      Gerrit-Jan Bas
      Managing Director, PACCAR Financial Europe

      3 PM

      Streamlining client business workflows in leasing

      • Rethink today’s costly, inefficient, and fragmented client interaction model requiring significant manual intervention
      • Use actionable business insights to improve team productivity, identify bottlenecks, and improve performance
      • Explore leveraging project workspaces to streamline your external business, drive operational efficiency, and increase retention
      • Coordinate with your clients, partners, and teams to achieve joint deliverables, hit milestones, gather approvals, and more

      Speakers

      Martin de Heus
      EMEA Director, Moxo

      3:20 PM

      Panel Discussion: Operational excellence: How do we get there?

      Speakers

      Thomas Nokin
      CEO, Basikon
      Martin de Heus
      EMEA Director, Moxo
      Ognjen Radovic
      Head of Leasing and Factoring, TietoEvry
      Stefan Kurz
      Financial Services Manager, KPMG
      Gerrit-Jan Bas
      Managing Director, PACCAR Financial Europe
      Nick Feasey
      Executive Director, Invigors EMEA

      3:50 PM

      Refreshment break

      Session Four – What are the future trends and disruptors for the leasing Industry?

      Speakers

      Rich Dewire
      Chief Revenue Officer, Alfa

      4:20 PM

      Unleashing the future: Innovation, trends, and the leasing workplace

      • Navigating the evolving job landscape; is this the end of traditional roles?
      • Revolutionising sales and operational functions
      • Building a talented workforce; effective recruitment strategies and training for growth

      Speakers

      Matt Roper
      CEO Commercial, Close Brothers

      4:40 PM

      Data , Data, Data …. Assets, Assets, Assets …What else ?

      ·       Data enabled business models

      ·       More services around the asset … and what kind of services / services management

      ·       Stepping up to the Energy transition challenge : new assets and related challenges

      ·       The move to / needs for “asset / Installed base relationship managers”

      Speakers

      Ian Robertson
      Executive Director, Invigors EMEA

      5 PM

      Futureproof: Ensuring our Industry’s Next Generation of Leaders

      • The ‘graying’ of our industry and the mission critical need for succession planning and leadership development
      • Cultivating top talents and high potentials with appropriate mentoring and coaching
      • Identifying the right skills and capabilities to excel in our fast-changing industry and world
      • “Getting Uncomfortable” – the stretch assignments where real lessons are learned and the real growth occurs

      Speakers

      Bill Stephenson
      Global CEO, PEAC Solutions

      5:20 PM

      Closing Panel Discussion – Where do we see our industry in 2028?

      Speakers

      Matt Roper
      CEO Commercial, Close Brothers
      Bill Stephenson
      Global CEO, PEAC Solutions
      Rich Dewire
      Chief Revenue Officer, Alfa
      Ian Robertson
      Executive Director, Invigors EMEA

      5:50 PM

      Closing Remarks and Key learnings of the day

      Speakers

      Patrick Gouin
      Executive Director, Invigors

      LEASING LIFE AWARDS

      6:30 PM

      Pre- Awards Drinks Reception

      7:30 PM

      Leasing Life Awards

      Speakers

      Andrew Denton
      CEO, Alfa

      9:10 AM

      Opening Keynote Address

      From uncertainty to certainty: Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in the evolving leasing landscape

      • Analysing global economic trends and their implications for leasing markets
      • Addressing regulatory changes, customer demands, and risks
      • Identifying emerging opportunities for growth and leveraging technology advancements
      • Strategies for risk management, collaboration, and adapting business models

      Speakers

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

      9:40 AM

      Keynote Address: The Role of Leasing in supporting the Real Economy

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      • Our role as lessors
      • Impact of the geo-political crisis on the different markets
      • Support schemes by industry actors and governments
      • What the future looks like for the leasing industry

      Speakers

      William De Vijlder
      Group Chief Economist, BNP Paribas
      Pascal Layan
      Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

      4:40 PM

      LEASING in the METAVERSE: next-gen Digital Transformation

      • What opportunities does an Augmented Reality offer to boost the sales process and to build a new variety of after-sales services?
      • Using a mix of A/R through mobile or wearable devices to allow an innovative user experience
      • Leveraging Finwave to allow end users to manage assets and view assets virtually
      • Managing large amounts of IoT data generated

      Speakers

      FEDERICO PIROVANO
      CEO And Founder, Dynius Applied AI
      STEFANO OLGIATI
      Director, LeaseTech

      5:50 PM

      Closing Remarks

      Speakers

      Alejandro Gonzalez
      Editor, Leasing Life

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      István Zs.Nagy
      President, Hungarian Leasing Association

      István Zs. Nagy is the chair of the Hungarian Leasing Association, which represents Hungarian asset financing an long term rental companies. As an empowered executive, with the representatives of the Association pursue a broad range of lobbying activities in order to create new and expand existing domestic public financing schemes, to achieve tax advantages for the benefit of the entire sector, thus using leasing to increase the willingness to invest in assets on a wider scale. He also holds the positions as Chief Risk Officer and member of the Board at Merkantil Bank, within the OTP Bank Group (CEE). Previously, he held the position of Sales Executive and Member of the Board at KBC Leasing Group Hungary. István has more than 20 years of experience in various areas of the leasing sector, with an international perspective and 15 years of management experience.

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      Welcome Address

      2023-11-09, 9:00 AM

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

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      Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap between financing and effective asset management: Do we have the “asset” culture?

      2023-11-09, 12:50 PM

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      Supporting the circular transition in Europe

      2023-11-09, 12:30 PM

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      Andrew Denton
      CEO, Alfa

      Andrew Denton is Alfa's Chief Executive Officer and leads the Group. Andrew joined the company in 1995 and became a member of the Board of Directors in 2003 as Sales and Marketing Director. He was made Chief Operating Officer in 2014 and became CEO in September 2016. Andrew is also director and joint founder of the Leasing Foundation, an organisation that supports the leasing and asset finance industry through charitable activities, research and development.

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      Leasing Life Awards

      2023-11-09, 7:30 PM

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      Matt Roper
      CEO Commercial, Close Brothers

      Chief Executive Officer of the Invoice & Speciality Finance division at Close Brothers, comprising: Close Brothers Invoice Finance, Close Brothers Commercial Finance (Ireland), Close Brothers Brewery Rentals, Close Brothers Factoring GmbH, and Novitas Loans.

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      Closing Panel Discussion – Where do we see our industry in 2028?

      2023-11-09, 5:20 PM

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      Unleashing the future: Innovation, trends, and the leasing workplace

      2023-11-09, 4:20 PM

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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: Bridging the gap between financing and effective asset management: Do we have the “asset” culture?

      2023-11-09, 12:50 PM

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      Leasing Today: Knowing our strengths, limits and the challenges to overcome

      2023-11-09, 11:30 AM

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      Keynote Address: The Role of Leasing in supporting the Real Economy

      2023-11-16, 9:40 AM

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      Thomas Nokin
      CEO, Basikon

      Thomas has acquired a strong expertise in software development. He has worked particularly in the financing, private equity and venture sector and has held the position of CTO on several occasions. He is a graduate engineer from the École Polytechnique.

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      Panel Discussion: Operational excellence: How do we get there?

      2023-11-09, 3:20 PM

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      Creating a pan-European one-stop shop

      2023-11-09, 2:20 PM

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      Martin de Heus
      EMEA Director, Moxo

      I have a background in the FinTech industry and I’m heading the Moxo team in the EMEA region. We help financial institutions with modernizing their client interaction workflows across all stages of their client lifecycle, from account onboarding, account servicing and exception handling.

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      Panel Discussion: Operational excellence: How do we get there?

      2023-11-09, 3:20 PM

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      Streamlining client business workflows in leasing

      2023-11-09, 3:00 PM

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      Bill Stephenson
      Global CEO, PEAC Solutions

      As CEO of PEAC Solutions, Mr. Stephenson is focused on expanding and further integrating PEAC’s global footprint to deliver financial solutions to manufacturers and distribution partners worldwide. With over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, he has held a variety of senior leadership positions, including eight years as the CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of DLL, where he played an integral role in creating one of the world’s largest vendor finance companies. He has also served as Chairman on the Board of the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association (“ELFA”) in the United States and was honored with the Chairman’s Award from the Associated Equipment Distributors (“AED”), an industry association that serves as a resource to machinery dealers around the world. Mr. Stephenson is also a former member of the Leasing Life “Power 50”, which highlights the most influential figures in the European leasing and asset finance market.  Most recently, he was cited as the “CEO of the Decade (2010-2020) by the MonitorDaily, a leading industry publication for the equipment finance and leasing market in the United States. In addition to being an innovative industry leader, Mr. Stephenson is a strong advocate for corporate social responsibility and frequently speaks at industry events across the globe. He is a proud alumnus of Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.

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      Closing Panel Discussion – Where do we see our industry in 2028?

      2023-11-09, 5:20 PM

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      Futureproof: Ensuring our Industry’s Next Generation of Leaders

      2023-11-09, 5:00 PM

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      Rob Murphy
      Chief Operating Officer, Quiktrak

      Rob is an accomplished, forward-thinking executive leader with a 20-year portfolio of success driving sales, operations, strategic planning, service delivery, and account management efforts for a Fortune 1000 employment agency.

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      Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap between financing and effective asset management: Do we have the “asset” culture?

      2023-11-09, 12:50 PM

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      Inspecting the world one asset at a time

      2023-11-09, 11:50 AM

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      Horst Becker
      Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG

      Horst Becker has more than 15 years of working experience in the Financial Services Sector & Captives and is member of KPMG’s Automotive/ Mobility Financial Services Group. Servicing European as well as regional clients in implementing Software and Finance Transformation projects. As an Engagement Manager of those topics I typically work at the intersection of Project Governance, IT Provider, Accounting/Risk Departments and Focussing on the needs and goals of the People within those projects as well. In recent two years a lot of these projects were performed in the Leasing area within specific leasing companies or captives.

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      Mastering the technology transition

      2023-11-09, 10:10 AM

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      Ognjen Radovic
      Head of Leasing and Factoring, TietoEvry

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      Panel Discussion: Operational excellence: How do we get there?

      2023-11-09, 3:20 PM

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      Ian Robertson
      Executive Director, Invigors EMEA
      • Formerly Global Head of Asset Management and Remarketing at DLL one of the world’s premier leasing companies.
      • Ian brings vast experience of all aspects of asset management and is expert in equipment risk management and development of circular economic models.
      • Prior to DLL, Ian worked for Dell Financial Services, CIT and Siemens Financial Services and is highly experienced in all aspects of vendor and direct leasing.
      • Ian is an engineer by training as is a graduate of Manchester and Cambridge Universities in the UK.
      • He is an industry leader capable of bridging between high level business strategy and the practicalities of systems, risk management, information management, process development, organizational delivery.
      • Ian is regularly called on by clients to help develop their systems and technology ecosystems and has also helped several software vendors extend their value propositions.
      • Originally a strategic business consultant he regularly supports OEMs and vendor finance companies in developing their business and financing strategies.

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      Closing Panel Discussion – Where do we see our industry in 2028?

      2023-11-09, 5:20 PM

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      Data , Data, Data …. Assets, Assets, Assets …What else ?

      2023-11-09, 4:40 PM

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      Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap between financing and effective asset management: Do we have the “asset” culture?

      2023-11-09, 12:50 PM

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      Session Two – Innovate, innovate: The asset at the heart of success

      2023-11-09, 11:25 AM

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      Patrick Gouin
      Executive Director, Invigors

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      Closing Remarks and Key learnings of the day

      2023-11-09, 5:50 PM

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      Rich Dewire
      Chief Revenue Officer, Alfa

      Richard has over 20 years of experience in the auto and equipment finance industry. As the Chief Revenue Officer at Alfa, he plays a pivotal role in driving the company's growth and revenue generation. With a wealth of knowledge across multiple verticals and geographies, he is an expert in how technology can be applied to asset finance, having been deeply involved in the implementation of Alfa Systems over many years. Before taking on the role of Chief Revenue Officer, Richard served as the Director of Strategy and Investment, where he helped shape the company's direction and has been instrumental in positioning Alfa as a leader in the field.

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      Closing Panel Discussion – Where do we see our industry in 2028?

      2023-11-09, 5:20 PM

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      Session Four – What are the future trends and disruptors for the leasing Industry?

      2023-11-09, 4:00 PM

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      Andrey Maramzine
      Chief Sustainability Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

      Andrey Maramzine was appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions in May 2022, a position that marked a pivotal moment in the organisation's commitment to sustainability. His presence on the global executive committee underscores his influential role in shaping the company's direction.

      In his capacity as Chief Sustainability Officer, Andrey has been instrumental in orchestrating a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy that encompasses every facet of the organisation. Previously, Andrey devoted over 16 years to BNP Paribas Corporate and Investment Bank, where he held a diverse array of positions. His tenure as a macro, sector, and thematic equity strategist afforded him a multifaceted perspective on the financial world, which he now leverages to drive sustainability initiatives.

      Andrey's credentials reflect his dedication to sustainability and responsible finance. He proudly holds both the CFA ESG and "Certified ESG Analyst" certifications from the prestigious European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies, further affirming his expertise in the field. Andrey studied at Sciences-Po Paris and HEC Paris.

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      Leasing Today: Knowing our strengths, limits and the challenges to overcome

      2023-11-09, 11:30 AM

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      Myriam Beque
      Head of International Business Line, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

      Myriam Beque was appointed Head of International Business Line, Bank Leasing Services, at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions in October 2021. A true ambassador for our company within and beyond the BNP Paribas Group, Myriam plays a crucial role in our outreach, visibility and growth.

      She joined BNP Paribas in 2006 in the Midcap Structured Finance team where she supported executives in the financing of their acquisition projects.

      In 2012, Myriam introduced a banking support approach for startups within and outside of France through the creation and development of WAI Clusters. In 2014, she launched business acceleration programs and two places for innovation : WAI Paris and Massy Saclay.

      At the end of 2018, she created the Innovation and New Business Models department within the Business team for corporates of French Retail Banking, thereby developing the ‘Beyond Banking’ offers and approach for the markets like energy transition, digital transformation, etc.

       

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      Leasing Today: Knowing our strengths, limits and the challenges to overcome

      2023-11-09, 11:30 AM

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      Pascale Favre
      Managing Director of the Technology Solutions International Business Line

      Pascale Favre was appointed Head of International Business Line, Technology Lifecycle Solutions (TLS) at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions in July 2019. She is responsible for the overall strategy, organisation and management of TLS activity globally. She is also responsible for the promotion of products and services that help partners and clients with their transition to net zero.

      Previously, Pascale held several leadership roles at BNP Paribas Factor, Dell and Siemens Financial Services. She joined BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions in 2012 as International Key Account Manager where she managed a portfolio of global technology accounts.

       

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

      Session Details:

      Opening Keynote Address

      2023-11-16, 9:10 AM

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      Opening Keynote Address: From uncertainties to certainty

      2023-11-09, 9:10 AM

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      Thorsten Arp
      Vendor Relationship Director for Healthcare & Green Energy, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

      Managing business relations between Vendor partners and Société Générale Equipment Finance in the field of asset finance solutions, specifically in the healthcare sector in various European and international markets. Coordinating international stakeholders to fulfill requirements and expectations on customer and vendor side. Steering product development processes to support new services and solutions to further expand joint activities in different market sectors. Strong focus on team involvement, motivation and support of related individual strength to achieve overall business targets.

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      Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap between financing and effective asset management: Do we have the “asset” culture?

      2023-11-09, 12:50 PM

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      Natalia Grigoreva
      Head of Rabobank and DLL Partnership, DLL

      Natalia Grigoreva is currently DLL’s Head of Partnership between DLL and Rabobank, aimed at building synergies between the parent and its strategic subsidiary, including global cross-sell program, cross-organisational awareness, cross-functional collaboration, strategic alignment and new value propositions development to support major transitions. Natalia is a senior strategy, marketing, commercial and innovation leader with over 18 years of experience in various functions within the global leasing sector.

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      Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap between financing and effective asset management: Do we have the “asset” culture?

      2023-11-09, 12:50 PM

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      Sustainable Finance: What can the leasing world learn from the banking world?

      2023-11-09, 12:10 PM

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      Gerrit-Jan Bas
      Managing Director, PACCAR Financial Europe

      Europewide experience in selling, structuring and pricing financial transactions (operating and finance leases) and Used Equipment Remarketing in the transportation industry.

      Passionate to bring propositions that highlight added value from equipment leasing.

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      Panel Discussion: Operational excellence: How do we get there?

      2023-11-09, 3:20 PM

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      Orchestrating success: Aligning operating models and systems

      2023-11-09, 2:40 PM

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      Nick Press
      Finance & Leasing Development Director, AutoTrader

      An experienced Sales Manager, highly motivated with the ability to work in demanding and stressful situations. A Sales Leader proven in a target driven environment with a strong Asset Funding & Fleet background, frequent Board Level interaction & Key Stakeholder management. Flexible with an entrepreneurial mindset. Able to work collaboratively and explain difficult concepts.

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      Panel Discussion: Thriving in the technology era: Challenges, opportunities and ensuring readiness

      2023-11-09, 10:30 AM

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      Automotive digitisation: Physical retailing, digital journeys

      2023-11-09, 9:50 AM

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      Andrew Flegg
      Chief Technology Officer, Alfa

      Andrew has worked for 20 years in the asset finance industry, with over 25 years in commercial software development. At Alfa, he’s worked on product development & architecture, internal technology, end-to-end solution architecture, cloud and information security; bringing a balance of technology and business focus to his role as CTO.

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      Panel Discussion: Thriving in the technology era: Challenges, opportunities and ensuring readiness

      2023-11-09, 10:30 AM

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      Automation at your service: Driving efficiency through AI and robotics

      2023-11-09, 9:30 AM

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      Nick Feasey
      Executive Director, Invigors EMEA
      • Nick is a highly experience technology asset financer with over 25 years in asset finance. He was most recently Director – Funding & Strategy at Lenovo Financial Services & “As a Service”. In additional, Nick spent 10 years with CIT in various sales leadership & program positions on the Dell Financial Services program in EMEA & APJ, living in the UK, Ireland, and Singapore.
      • More recently Nick held the newly created role of Global Strategy and offering development structuring solutioning and funding “as a service” usage and subscription type transactions.
      • With technology acting as an enabler with changing customer needs and behaviour, combined with the changing business models of OEMs and vendors are all leading the move from traditional leasing business in the direction of more integrated service focused offerings.
      • Nick strategic vision and his practitioners experience of developing and implementing such solutions of immense value to help support clients developing “as a service” and “pay per use” type offerings.

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      Panel Discussion: Operational excellence: How do we get there?

      2023-11-09, 3:20 PM

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      Session Three – Thriving in turbulent times: Maximising profitability and control

      2023-11-09, 1:50 PM

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      Awards

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      2023 Winners

      • Distribution Channel Management Champion

        PEAC Solutions

      • Professional Services Provider

        KPMG AG

      • SME Champion

        United Trust Bank

      • Vendor Finance Provider

        BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

      • European Lessor

        Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF)

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        PACCAR Financial Europe B.V.

      • Digital Innovation

        Polestar Performance AB

      • Best ‘ESG/Sustainability’ Initiative of the Year

        3stepIT

      • Best Circular Economy Model

        DLL

      • Best Energy Transition Financing Programme(s)

        BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

      • Young Professional of the Year

        Edmund Locock, Gateley PLC t/a Gateley Legal

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        Patrick Gouin, Invigors EMEA

      • Lifetime Achievement Award

        Neil Davies, Close Brothers

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        Bill Stephenson, PEAC Solutions

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