Nitin Bahl holds the position of Finance Business partner at Stolt Tank Containers, a Transportation & Logistic company headquartered in the Netherlands. Nitin has over 20 years of diverse experience in the BPO sector, specializing in finance and accounts, particularly in P2P and T&E processes. He has been a finance transformation consultant for AstraZeneca. Astelas, Mondelez, and DSM. His career includes roles as a business process improvement consultant, service delivery leader, and project manager at prestigious firms like FedEx, Genpact, and AstraZeneca. With extensive international exposure across Europe and the USA, he is also a NLP Master Practition er, Emotional Intelligence Coach, and Licensed Behavioral Trainer, enriching his professional repertoire with invaluable insights into human behavior and organizational dynamics.
Alice Bednarikova currently serves as CFO of Foodora, Czech Republic, an online food delivery brand owned by Delivery Hero, which generates €10.5 billion in revenue. With 15 years of experience in finance, she has driven Foodara’s rapid growth, stabilization, and transformation. She leverages automation and data in SSCs to streamline financial processes and enable informed decision-making. Prior to Foodora, she worked as a controller for an international logistics company and an e-commerce startup, where she honed her skills and expertise in financial management and strategic decision-making. She holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Economics, Prague.
Andreas Tagkalakis currently holds the position of Head of Global Master Data Management at OMV Group, an international integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Austria. With nearly 20 years of experience, Andreas leads data management initiatives, driving growth and operational excellence. He holds degrees in accounting and an MBA, and has held leadership roles at Deutsche Telekom.
Carlos Garrido Pedraz leads the Holcim Business Centre in Europe as CEO. With over 20 years of international experience in Business Transformation, Analytics, Performance Management, and Global Business Services, he oversees finance, procurement, HR, and RPA operations across 22 countries. Carlos has led major transformation initiatives, including establishing Global Centers of Excellence for Analytics & Reporting and Robotics & Process Automation. With a background in engineering and finance, he focuses on practical solutions to streamline operations and enhance performance through technology and data-driven strategy.
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Gaurav Garg serves as VP, Financial Operations at Franklin Templeton and Director of Global Payroll and Finance Shared Services. He is a technology-driven leader with an entrepreneurial mindset. He has established leading Global Capability Centers (GCCs) at top organizations. Gaurav excels in driving strategic value and leading large, matrixed teams, overseeing cost-efficient, scalable global operations. Managing payroll across 39 countries, he champions empowering businesses with best-in-class support and cutting-edge technologies, consistently aiming for business excellence.
Hash Mahendran currently serves as the Global Process Owner at the London Stock Exchange Group, overseeing the Sales Compensation division, which spans 60 countries and supports more than 2,200 employees worldwide. He is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in finance and operations. Over the course of his career, Hash has held prominent roles in OTC and PTP processes at organizations such as Accenture, BDO LLP, and Expedia Group. His portfolio highlights key leadership positions in developing and executing finance strategies across startups as well as multi-billion-dollar international enterprises. In addition to his professional achievements, Hash also serves on the board of trustees for one of London’s top-performing schools.
Jens Schumacher is a strategic and commercially driven CFO at Makro Czech Republic, a leading foodservice wholesaler. With over 20 years at Metro AG in Finance and IT roles across various countries, he has led large teams and driven transformation in finance organizations. Jens previously served as CFO of Makro Netherlands and has extensive experience with shared service centers in India and Poland. Passionate about turning data into insights, he combines analytics, technology, and communication to elevate business understanding and performance.
Julia Cabarita currently leads the Global Order to Cash Operations at Organon, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in the USA. With nearly 20 years of experience in Finance and Global Shared Services, she has successfully established and led GSS initiatives across Order-to-Cash and Procurement-to-Pay in the Chemical, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Julia is passionate about people management and has driven transformation through automation, process optimization, and the implementation of innovative tools and methodologies with global teams.
Jonathan Fernande serves as Director at the renowned management consultancy BearingPoint, where he leads the Sourcing & Procurement practice in the Czech Republic and contributes to the firm’s global Operations consulting service line. A recognized thought leader in procurement transformation, Jonathan collaborates with leading organizations to design and implement innovative operating models, optimize end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, and harness the power of digital tools and analytics to drive performance and value.
Janos Andrasi is the Director of Workforce Management for Strategic Markets at Kyndryl, leading transformative workforce solutions and driving innovation in cloud services and automation. His strategic vision has fostered a customer-focused culture
while supporting the growth of over 16,000 employees. With expertise in large-scale IT service operations, Janos has strengthened client relationships and ensured operational excellence. His leadership drives new business development and aligns with Kyndryl’s mission to deliver world-class technology solutions through innovation and strategic planning.
Khalid Pervez is the CEO of Extelligence, an information security company headquartered in the Czech Republic. With over 30 years of IT experience and a foundation in accountancy, he brings extensive expertise in consultancy, programme and project management, and stakeholder engagement. His career spans senior roles in Business Intelligence, growing a startup into a multimillion-euro business, and nearly two decades of independent consulting with DHL IT Services in Prague. Khalid has worked across logistics, media, and banking sectors, known for his strong communication skills, leadership, and commitment to delivering value through innovation and strategic growth.
Ludvík is a seasoned executive with over 10 years of senior management experience, currently serving as CFO of the shared service institution of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Specializing in finance, project processes, and change leadership, he has a proven track record in Central and Eastern Europe, excelling in driving financial goals, improving economic efficiency, and enhancing operational reliability. Ludvík also brings expertise in clinical research and GCP-compliant auditing. As CFO, he has led financial operations and managed teams of up to 56 people, delivering outstanding results for regional businesses with annual revenues in the tens of millions.
Lubnah Alam serves as the Director of Financial Operations at EG Group, a retail company headquartered in the UK. She has over 15 years of experience in finance transformation, having worked across various sectors including public, manufacturing, telecoms, housing, construction, and education. Lubnah is also the Co-Chair of the Financial Accounting & Reporting Network at the Shared Services Forum UK.
Miguel Macias serves as Vice President & Global Hire to Retire Process Owner at Fresenius, a global healthcare company headquartered in Germany. As Global Head of People & Organization (P&O) Operations, he brings a unique blend of engineering and finance expertise, backed by a master’s degree from UANL-EGAII in Monterrey, Mexico. With a stellar career spanning leading organizations like PepsiCo, Hewlett-Packard, and Novartis, Miguel is known for driving operational excellence and building high-performing, engaged teams worldwide. He holds multiple certifications, including PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, ITIL, CPP, and Toastmasters, and is passionate about mentoring emerging talent, championing Latino culture, and advancing diversity, inclusion, and mindfulness initiatives. Based in Munich, Germany, Miguel finds joy in traveling with his wife Elizabeth and son Sebastian, enriching life through meaningful global experiences.
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Nadzeya Stalbouskaya serves as Technology Lead at IAG GBS, the global business services arm of IAG, operating across Barcelona, Dublin, Kraków, London, Madrid, and Newcastle. With deep expertise in IT leadership, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation, she plays a pivotal role in aligning technology with strategic business goals. Nadzeya specializes in building secure, scalable, and future-ready ecosystems that drive innovation, agility, and sustainable growth. Known for her ability to navigate complex enterprise environments, she excels at stakeholder engagement and delivering impactful, intelligent technology solutions. Her leadership is defined by a strong focus on bridging business and technology to enable lasting transformation.
Peter McKenzie serves as General Manager at Anticpa Real Estate, headquartered in Spain, leveraging over 20 years of experience in executive leadership. He helps clients significantly increase focus, productivity, and performance, while removing frustration and guesswork in advancing their careers. Peter specializes in helping leaders reclaim time, elevate their strategic thinking, and become high-performers without sacrificing work-life balance. His approach empowers professionals to level up, gain recognition, and make a greater impact in their organizations.
Sridhar Srikrishna serves as Senior Program Director at SAP S.R.O in the Czech Repbulic. A Executive with 23+ years of experience in delivering large scale SAP and ERP programs for customers worldwide, Sridhar is responsible for Corporate Transformation programs focused on Digital Transformation across SAP board areas primarily run under “SAP Runs SAP” umbrella. Recently he has delivered programs within SAP, that focused on Process optimization in the areas of contracting, Travel & Expenses, Volume Business process, Signavio Rollout for Finance and Cloud fulfillment areas. He is also an active Agile multiplier and an Enterprise Agile Transformation coach. Currently leading the Cloud business transformation program for SAP using Agile methodology and implementing E2E Business suite solutions for SAP globally.
Sven Srebric is Senior Principal of PS&S at Novartis in Prague, leading the development of an AI-powered HR function by 2027. He previously headed PS&S for Germany, Nordics & CEE, driving global strategy and digital transformation. Sven holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Opatija, Croatia, with expertise in HR, Process management, and service Delivery across pharma, telecom, Banking, and FMCG sectors.
Wioletta Strączek is Senior Director, GBS Finance Transformation and Lean Partner at Jacobs, specializing in project management, automation, and optimization to achieve significant financial outcomes. A University of Economics graduate, she brings over 15 years of expertise in finance and accounting. As a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Wioletta excels in leading transformation projects and integrating Lean methodologies with certified Prosci change management strategies. Known for driving sustainable improvements, she fosters a culture of excellence and continuous growth. Wioletta’s proven track record highlights her dedication to delivering impactful results and advancing organizational efficiency.
Veronika Hanakova is the Sales Director at Extelligence, an information security company headquartered in the Czech Republic. She specializes in identifying and developing new business opportunities within SMEs and the public sector, managing end-to-end business cases from initial contact through to successful collaboration. Veronika plays a key role in driving the implementation of advanced security solutions, underpinned by regular analysis of the market environment to refine sales strategies and increase market share. Her expertise spans technical security systems—including CCTV, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Fire Alarm Systems (FAS)—as well as comprehensive IT infrastructure and cybersecurity solution frameworks.
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