Jacob Gorm Larsen

Responsibility for digitizing procurement end-to-end.

+15 years with Maersk and for more than a decade been responsible for the e-sourcing & e-auctions. Maersk have executed +10,000 e-auctions across industries and

in all parts of the world.

Bjoern Neal Kirchner

Corporate VP Global Supply Chain Adhesive Technologies | Henkel (NL)

Food Engineer with Master Degree in Business Administration. I started my career in Unilever working in different areas of the supply chain. In the past 15 years, planning has been my passion within the supply chain. In 2012, I moved to Bosch Power Tools as Logistic Manager to LA and in 2016 I took the responsibility to manage Measuring Tools worldwide as Logistic Director for this division.

Asger S B Lauritsen

Thomas Nilsson is an experienced Supply Chain professional. Today he is Head of the Global Supply Operations in Sobi, which means ensuring all supply chain activities within supply planning, distribution, transportation and trade compliance are operationally efficient. In an external supply chain delivering products to patients with rare diseases, Thomas has a high focus on the product availability as well as the end-to-end perspective. Prior to his duties at Sobi he has been heading S&OP and Planning functions in pharmaceutical and manufacturing organizations.

Vice President, Corporate Procurement and Real Estate, Fortum Oyj

Vice President, Corporate Procurement and Facilities, Finnair Oyj

Director Global Sourcing, Indirect Procurement, Metso Oyj

Manager, Project functions, Valmet Paper Machines Oy

MSc, Engineering, LUT

Marko Väisänen

CPO | Eltel Networks (FI)

Annaleena Mäkilä

Managing Director, CEO | Finnish Port Association (FI)

Mrs. Annaleena Mäkilä is holding a position of Managing Director, CEO of Finnish Port Association (FPA) since 2012. She is elected as Chair of European Sea Ports Organization ESPO in November 2020 after a six years’ period of holding vice-chairmanship in ESPO. 

Before joining Finnish Port Association Mrs. Mäkilä worked at Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) in various positions for almost two decades. Latest she executed as a Member of Board of Directors the developing of the strategy of Confederation and being head of regional operations in Finland. 

While having a strong expertise on labour law jurisprudence Mrs. Mäkilä has also served as a political adviser for Minister of Justice and Minister of Finance in Finland (1997-1999). Before working in the Prime Minister's Office she executed advocacy for a ten year's period.

Annaleena Mäkilä holds Master's degree in Law and has been trained on the Bench.

Kimmo Ståhlberg started his sourcing journey in 1992. Since then Kimmo has been managing suppliers globally in all various categories like electronic components, packaging materials, chemicals and production consumables. Kimmo joined UPM Sourcing 2010 focusing in supplier relationship management. Since 2020 Kimmo has been responsible of UPM Sourcing Supplier Quality and Sustainability globally gross all Business Areas.

Katarzyna Fonteyn is currently  Director of  Procurement Solutions at Basware.  As the global procurement evangelist at Basware, Katy is responsible for developing Basware procurement long term vision, strategy and positioning. She places customer success and the voice of customers at the heart of her work.  Katy has extensive background in working for large companies optimizing their commercial processes and procurement practices, developing category strategies and enhancing supplier innovation.  Katy’s combination of business, technical research experience, analytical mindset and constant curiosity has given her insight into disruptive trends that will impact businesses in the future.

Tuula Tuononen has over 20 years of experience in the sourcing and procurement space, having worked in global organizations setting up procurement processes and practices, and leading multi-national procurement teams. In her current role she brings a customer first approach to Basware’s product strategy and offering, and is in charge of gathering market intelligence, insights about market development, and input from Basware’s existing customers.

David Loseby

Markku Koponen

Sourcing Director | Peikko Group Corporation (FI)

Markku is Sourcing Director of Peikko Group Corporation which is leading global innovator, manufacturer and supplier of slim floor structures, wind energy applications and connection technology for precast and cast-in-situ constructions. He has experience from many different industries and introduces himself as “lifestyle entrepreneur.” He is leading the Sourcing and Logistics of Peikko Group having its sales offices in over 30 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, with manufacturing operations in twelve countries. Markku’s passion is continuous improvement and close collaboration with other processes, globally. He is very entrepreneur minded and respects environmental issues highly.

Michiel Aalpoel

Director Product Development Oracle Cloud Apps, EMEA | Oracle (NL)

Mr Aalpoel has 25+ years of international experience on the intersection of (financial) business and IT enabling companies to build the future of business based on the most modern and innovative business application out in the market.

Yaron Nadbornik

VP, Group CPO | Realia Group (FI)

Bio coming soon.

Jessica Nordlinder

CPO & Vice President Global Procurement | Essity (SE)

Jessica Nordlinder is the Chief Procurement Officer for Essity, a global Health and Hygiene company. Her experience spans across industry sectors - chemicals, automotive, FMCG - and fields - procurement, sales, business development and strategy. Throughout her career, she has delivered tangible results and achieved business transformation. To do this, she strives to build trust and coach employees to reach their full potential. She is an authentic, inquisitive leader with excellent communication skills.