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CFO Leadership Summit | Autumn

The Oval, London17 - 18 November, 2026
Where senior finance leaders gather to explore innovative solutions, share proven strategies, and build meaningful connections that drive business forward. Whether navigating economic shifts, driving digital transformation, or optimising financial performance, this summit is where finance leaders find clarity, strategy, and connection.
Four Centerstage Keynote Speakers

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in Finance.

Previous Event Speakers
Khush Jain, Carnival
Khushboo Jain
Director - Financial Reporting
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Marko Sebastian
CFO
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Lucian Lungescu, Danone
Lucian Lungescu
Global Finance Director
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Dr. Latifa Yakhloufi-Konstroffer
CFO - Business Unit
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Susanne Liepmann
President
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Vivek Patankar, Convatec
Vivek Patankar
VP Finance - Advanced Wound Care
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Sandeep Nene, Avery Dennison
Sandeep Nene
Director of Treasury
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Tamarah, nDreams
Tamarah McMillan
Finance & Operations Director
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Mark McQuade, Classic Football Shirts
Mark McQuade
Finance Director
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Armand Angeli, DFCG
Armand Angeli
Vice President Digital Transformation
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Designed for senior executives — aligned to your role and strategic priorities
Why Attend

Your Pass Is Covered

Our sponsors underwrite the majority of your cost of attendance, which allows invited executives to attend the summit at no cost.

Tailored Meetings

Make real progress with your solution research across financial transformation, automation, FP&A, profitability improvement, risk management and much more.

Content That Matters

Every session tackles real finance leadership priorities – from automation and efficiency to FP&A, transformation and value creation – helping you steer the business forward.

High-Level Networking

Connect with senior Finance and CFO leaders, sharing insights, strategies and best practices at our in-person leadership summits.

Unique Venue

KIA Oval is a major venue for the England national cricket team. It's easily accessible, located neat major transport routes.

Personalised Experience

This is the only event tailored specifically to you - your goals, your challenges, your success. Experience a truly customised approach.

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Previous Event Agenda

Dive into two days of insight-led content – from [AI to cyber resilience] – with 30+ expert speakers, fireside chats, and peer roundtables designed to inform strategic decisions.

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Tuesday, November 17

Speaker
Dr. Latifa Yakhloufi-KonstrofferCFO - Business UnitSiemens Energy
Dr. Latifa Yakhloufi-Konstroffer, CFO - Business Unit, Siemens Energy

Speakers
Theo WasserbergHead of UK & IrelandEmbat
Mohammad MatsemelaSolutions ConsultantFloqast
Armand AngeliVice President Digital TransformationDFCG
Marko SebastianCFOVolkswagen Autoeuropa
Khushboo JainDirector - Financial ReportingCarnival Corporation
Vivek PatankarVice President Finance - Advanced Wound CareConvatec
5+ speakers

Speakers
Susanne LiepmannPresidentFiPlus
Sandeep NeneDirector of TreasuryAvery Dennison
Ibrahim HafizmustafaFormer Director of Global Operations and Supply Chain FP&ACargill
Premal ParekhFractional CFO and Strategic AdvisorMencap
Mark McQuadeFinance DirectorClassic Football Shirts
5 speakers

Speaker
Raphael Savalle Former CFOWeleda
Raphael Savalle , Former CFO, Weleda

Speakers
Lucian LungescuGlobal Finance Director Danone
Senior RepresentativePleo
Susanne LiepmannPresidentFiPlus
Pardeep DhooferDirector of Finance & OperationsMental Health First Aid
Tamarah McMillanFinance & Operations DirectornDreams
Tony MorrealeCFOPetLab Co.
5+ speakers

Speakers
Wayne ThompsonAccount ExecutiveDost
Marcia BardauilProduct MarketingDost
2 speakers

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Solutions Matched To Your Priorities

We collaborate with leading finance and technology partners across essential CFO priorities – including automation and efficiency, FP&A transformation, risk and compliance, data-driven decision making and more. Your one-to-one meetings are aligned to your challenges, ensuring every conversation helps move your strategy forward.

Strategic Solutions by Category

  • Financial Transformation & Modernisation
  • FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Finance Automation & Process Optimisation
  • Data-Driven Decision Intelligence
  • Profitability & Cost Optimisation
  • Working Capital & Cashflow Management
  • Risk, Governance & Compliance
  • ESG, Sustainability & Reporting
  • Finance Systems & ERP Evolution
  • Business Performance & Value Creation
  • AI, Analytics & Automation in Finance
  • M&A, Growth Strategy & Change Leadership
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Connect with Leaders Shaping Finance Transformation

Meet senior finance leaders with clear priorities, transformation roadmaps and investment focus. Guaranteed one-to-one meetings and executive-level engagement help move real opportunities forward.

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CFO Leadership Summit | Autumn, UK
17 - 18 November, 2026 | The Oval, London