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Steve Fox

Company: Consider Solutions
Job Title: Process Excellence Practice Leader
Email: sfox@consider.biz
Linkedin: Steve Fox

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Presentation title:
“TBD


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Material P&L impact, simple, intuitive, innovative, and collaborativet”

Number of years in present job:
6

Number of years in profession
35

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Jackie Robinson for all that he accomplished, both on and off the baseball diamond, despite tremendous barriers.

Country:
USA

James Nelson

Company: Computacenter
Job Title: Head of Finance Shared Services & General Manager, Hungary
Email: james.nelson@computacenter.com
Linkedin: James Nelson

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Presentation title:
The Future of GBS


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
Where great people, solid processes & tech enablement come together to drive exceptional value.

Number of years in present job:
8


Number of years in profession
16

Name one person you consider a great leader and why.
Jayne-Anne Gadha – Former leader of Virgin Bank in the UK and her biography (The Virgin Banker) is an insightful read about leadership in highly uncertain times and in tough competitive and market periods.

Country:
Hungary

Christiaan van der Valk

Company: Sovos
Job Title: GM Indirect Tax Technology
Email:christiaan.vandervalk@SOVOS.com

Linkedin: Christiaan van der Valk

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Presentation title:
TBD


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Leading change that improves profitability, employee satisfaction, and Client retention”

Number of years in present job:
20

 

Number of years in profession
27

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Barack Obama

Country:
Belgium

Brad MORRIS

Company:Head of Academy
Job Title: Callisto Grand
Email: brad@callistogrand.com
Linkedin: Brad MORRIS

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What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Empowering people to make efficient decisions”

Number of years in present job:
1

Number of years in profession
35

Name one person you consider a great leader.

Country:
United Kingdom

Milan Beneš

Company:Curium Pharma
Job Title: VP Shared Services Curium Pharma
Email: milan.benes@curiumpharma.com
Linkedin: Milan Beneš

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Presentation title:
The future of GBS


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Developing and empowering people”

Number of years in present job:
3

Number of years in profession
21

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Peter Drucker: Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.

Country:
Czechia

Nils Strachanowski

Company: Serrala
Job Title: VP Product
Email: N.Strachanowski@serrala.com
Linkedin: Nils Strachanowski

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Presentation title:
THE GREAT TECH DEBATE


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Turning complexity into clarity.”

Number of years in present job:
9

Number of years in profession
13

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Jeff Bezos, because of his relentless focus on customer-centric product innovation.

Country:
Germany

Joanna Miler-Janicka

Company: JM. Ai Solutions
Job Title: AI Transformation Lead
Email: joanna@joannamiler.com

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Presentation title:
 AI-Driven Order-to-Cash: From Hype to High-Impact


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Friction removed. Value unlocked. People empowered. Results that scale.”

Number of years in present job:
0.5


Number of years in profession
0.5

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Andrew Ng


Country:
Spain

Radovan Korec

Company: IQVIA
Job Title: Associate Director, Project Finance
Email: radovan.korec@iqvia.com
Linkedin: Radovan Korec

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Presentation title:
Navigating the Future of eInvoicing and VAT Compliance


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Early adoption and early adopters are key.”

 

Number of years in present job:
6

Number of years in profession
12

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Tomas Bata

Country:
Slovak Republic

Ali Rezaei Yazdi

Company:Enterprise AI Academy
Job Title: Founder & Chief Consultant
Email: contact@enterpriseaiacademy
Linkedin: Ali Rezaei Yazdi

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Presentation title:
“TBC”


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Turning visionary AI ideas into real-world business and public benefit.”

Number of years in present job:
1

Number of years in profession
15

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Prefer Not To Say

Country:
UK

Mira Radulova

Company: Coca-cola Europacific Parners
Job Title: Associate Director Credit Management
Email: mradulova@cokecce.com
Linkedin: Mira Radulova

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Presentation title:
Transforming Talent and Performance Through the Callisto Grand Academy


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Clear thinking. Strong leadership. Resilient outcomes.”

Name one person you consider a great leader and why?
“Brené Brown. She taught me that vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s the birthplace of courage, trust and real leadership.”

Number of years in present job:
3


Number of years in profession
20


Country:
Bulgaria

dr Czető Nikoletta

Company: Opella Healhcare Commercial kft
Job Title: Ci2C Senior credit analyst
Email: nikoletta.czeto@sanofi.com
Linkedin: dr Czető Nikoletta

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Presentation title:
to be defined later


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Challenge standards, inspire others, create value, drive lasting positive change.”

 

Number of years in present job:
less than 1 year

Number of years in profession
10+

Name one person you consider a great leader.
I consider Antonio Furlanetto an exceptional leader because he authentically balances professional success with humanity. What makes him stand out is his ability to anticipate future trends and prepare for changes, often implementing new processes before they become industry standards. He demonstrates remarkable emotional intelligence by creating a psychologically safe environment where team members feel valued while maintaining clear expectations and consequences.

Country:
Hungary

Martin O'Donnell

Company: DebtStream
Job Title: Chief Product Officer
Email: martin@debtstream.co.uk
Linkedin: Martin O’Donnell

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Presentation title:
To be confirmed with Mega.AI


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“More scale at lower cost with better outcomes for customers.”

Number of years in present job:
6

Number of years in profession
15

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Jeff Bezos, Customer experience obsession when building Amazon.

Country:
United Kingdom

Charles Mayew FCICM

Company: Global Credit Recoveries Ltd
Job Title: CEO
Email: charles.mayhew@globalcreditrecoveries.com
Linkedin: Charles Mayew FCICM

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What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“When everyone has achieved a win win position”

Name one person you consider a great leader and why?
“Michael Palin- He’s funny and clever and a true diplomat “

Number of years in present job:
8

Number of years in profession
35


Country:
UK/UAE

John Held

Company: Accent Business Training
Job Title: Co-Owner/Business Trainer
Email: john.held@accentbusiness.pl
Linkedin: John Held

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Presentation title:
To Lead, Someone has to Follow


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
Business is about building relationships.

 

Number of years in present job:
15

Number of years in profession
30

 

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Jesus Christ: Much of leadership is focusing on the goal rather than answering everyone’s questions and objections–something Jesus excelled at.

Country:
Poland

Irina Hoffman

Company:IFF
Job Title: SSC Credit Project Manager
Email: irina.hoffmann@iff.com
Linkedin: Irina Hoffmann

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Presentation title:
Navigating the S4/Hana implementation :
What it means for Credit / O2C professionals


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Happy work, happy customers, happy team, happy work, happy life..”

Number of years in present job:
12

Number of years in profession
15

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Nirmala Sitharaman

Country:
Hungary

Mark Harrison

Company: Callisto Grand
Job Title: CEO
Email: mark@callistogrand.com
Linkedin: Mark Harrison

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Presentation title:
The Future is now! The world premiere : Callisto and AI are shaping the future of Talent Development


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
Where you alter the beliefs and expectations of those around you for the greater good

 

Number of years in present job:
13

Number of years in profession
45

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Bruce Springsteen for believing in himself and his message for more than 50 yerars and still bringing energy and passion to every concert

 

Country:
Czech Republic

Arthur Helles

Company: My DSO Manager
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Email: arthur.helles@mydsomanager.com
Linkedin: Arthur Helles

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Presentation title:
Tech Debate


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Maximum cash flow, zero bad debt, delighted long-term customers.”

 

Number of years in present job:
2

Number of years in profession
9

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Frances Hesselbein. “Leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do”. true leadership comes from character, values, and integrity not just actions or strategies.

Country:
France

Gabor Wolf

Company:Computacenter
Job Title: Team Leader – Cash Collections Germany
Email: Gabor.Wolf@computacenter.com
Linkedin: Gabor Wolf

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Presentation title:
Way to World Class


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
Processes and people align like clockwork, delivering consistent results.

Number of years in present job:
3

Number of years in profession
7

Name one person you consider a great leader.
General Hannibal, because he motivated an entire army to climb mountains with animals least “designed” to climb mountains.

 

Country:
Hungary

Nicola Rowland

Company: Reshape Finance Limited
Job Title: Managing Director
Email: nicola@reshapefinance.com
Linkedin: Nicola Rowland

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Presentation title:
Future Proofing Finance – 5 Must Have Strategies for Transformation


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Resolving pain points in finance process.”

Name one person you consider a great leader and why?
“Jacinda Ardern – she led with empathy, clarity and decisive action which earned her global respect and deep trust at home. Her legacy is a masterclass in how kindness, clarity, and courage can coexist in power.”

Number of years in present job:
1

Number of years in profession
24


Country:
UK

Yalda Bayat

Company: MY DSO MANAGER
Job Title: Partnership Manager
Email: yalda.bayat@mydsomanager.com
Linkedin: Yalda bayat

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Presentation title:
From Fragmented to Future-Ready: Digital Empowerment in Action


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Resilient pursuit of purpose-driven results that shift systems, not just numbers.”

Name one person you consider a great leader and why?
“It always seems impossible until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela

Number of years in present job:
3


Number of years in profession
10


Country:
France

Roman Lubaczewski

Company: n/a
Job Title: Retired PwC Partner
Email: romek.lubaczewski@gmail.com

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Presentation title:
Retired

What does game-changing success look like to you in less than 10 words?
Ghandi – peace was the route to success, when the world around him believed fighting for freedom as the only method

Name one person you consider a great leader and why?
Focusing on the outcome, not the journey

Number of years in present job:
+30 at PwC, 3 Retired


Number of years in profession
35

Country:
Poland

Olivier Theodore

Company: Kenvue
Job Title: EMEA I2C Regional Senior Finance Manager
Email: OTheod01@kenvue.com
Linkedin: Olivier Theodore

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Presentation title:
From Collections to Confidence: Reframing Invoice-to-Cash as a Decision Engine


What does game-changing success look like to you in less than 10 words?
• Execution discipline that turns forecasts into reliable outcomes

 

Number of years in present job:
1

Number of years in profession
24

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Satya Nadella: for combining clarity of direction with humility and empowerment.

 

Country:
Czech Republic

Ian Robertson

Company: Invigors EMEA Ltd
Job Title: Executive Director
Email: ian.robertson@invigors.com
Linkedin: Ian Robertson

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Presentation title:
Strategic and Commercial Opportunities from Circular Business Models


What does game-changing success look like to you in less than 10 words?
Bottom line profit growth, happy customers and happy staff

 

Number of years in present job:
13

Number of years in profession
27

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Warren Buffett – a common sense approach to understanding value creation and taking a longer view than many peers

Country:
Switzerland

Jason Pratt

Company:Revvity
Job Title: Global Head of Credit & Collections
Email: jason.pratt@revvity.com
Linkedin: Jason Pratt

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Presentation title:
Post-Divestiture Finance Transformation: Stabilizing and Scaling Global Credit & Collections – The Revvity experience


What does gamechanging success look like to you in less than 10 words?
“Making those who doubted you and your ability now believe.”

Number of years in present job:
2

Number of years in profession
20

Name one person you consider a great leader.
LeBron James — for relentless standards, discipline, competitive drive, and elevating team performance on and off the court.

 

Country:
United Kingdom

Žaneta Hlinková

Company: Medtronic
Job Title: Sr. Credit Services Manager
Email: zaneta.hlinkova@medtronic.com
Linkedin: Žaneta Hlinková

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Presentation title:
Women in Credit Workshop


What does game-changing success look like to you in less than 10 words?
Visionary leadership with tangible achievements, innovation and developmental growth.

 

Number of years in present job:
4

Number of years in profession
19

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Every person who leads the people in the way it’s not bossing style.

Country:
Czech Republic

Ákos Magyari

Company: HEINEKEN
Job Title: Senior Director Business Services
Email: akos.magyari@heineken.com
Linkedin: Ákos Magyari

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Presentation title:
From Budapest to Global (fireside chat with Romek Lubaczewski – check with him final title)


What does game-changing success look like to you in less than 10 words?
GBS model and delivery the business can’t imagine life without.

 

Number of years in present job:
2

Number of years in profession
31

Name one person you consider a great leader.
Charlie Munger – his investment success is one of a kind, and doing it with everlasting mental models

Country:
The Netherlands

Peter Kovacs

Company: BP
Job Title: Global Head of Credit and Collection (Downstream business)
Email: peter.kovacs2@bp.com
Linkedin:Peter Kovacs

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Presentation title:
Energy Under Pressure: Navigating Global Shocks and Shifts


What does game-changing success look like to you in less than 10 words?

 

Number of years in present job:
7

Number of years in profession

Name one person you consider a great leader.

Country:
Hungary