200 procurement and finance executives from 15 countries met at EPE 2011 in Munich. Under the headline "Enhancing Profitable Growth" they discussed how CEOs, CFOs and CPOs should join their efforts to enhance sustainable corporate growth in volatile markets.
Apart from discussing best strategies and case studies about how procurement can successfully support this challenging task, the main focus of the summit was on the future outlook for the world economy. In his key note speech Professor Dr. Michael Hüther, Director and Member of the Main Board at Cologne Institute for Research, elaborated the mega trends that are to be expected and their impact on currencies and raw material supplies.
This perspective was further emphasized by Lord George Robertson, former General Secretary at NATO and now Deputy Chairman of TNK-BP: Securing energy supply will remain a key issue for all industrial companies – not only in Europe. Going into highly interesting details, he discussed to which extent Europe’s future supply with oil and gas is secured.
The summit pointed out that in the current challenging times it is not sufficient for CEOs, CFOs and CPOs to cut costs and better manage cash flows but that it is absolutely necessary to also put strong emphasis on innovations thus enhancing top-line growth. Volatile markets make it even more crucial to think out of the box and to develop completely new strategies. In this context, CPOs should put two topics on top of their agenda – ensuring a high-performing supply base and developing strategies for more effective risk mitigation. There is a lot to do to tackle the current challenges.
Next year’s summit EPE 2012, scheduled from Thursday, 21st to Friday, 22nd June 2012, will show the progress achieved so far and will discuss the next steps. Be part of it – save the date!
First Summit Day
Thursday, 21st June 2012 (click here)
Second Summit Day
Friday, 22nd June 2012 (click here)
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Carlo Costa
Chief Purchasing Officer
Pirelli, Italy
Carlo Costa started working at Pirelli as Chief Purchasing Officer in 2009. He is responsible for the successful transformation of the procurement department and the implementation of a commodity management. The purchasing volume of Pirelli Group is approximately 4.5 bil Euros in categories such as raw materials, indirect materials, services, energy and capital expenditures. The global purchasing team consists of 140 people. Prior to working in his current position Carlo Costa held several global management positions at Pyrelli Tyre Business Unit Steel Cords, Pirelli UK, Pirelli Turkey and others, both in Italy and abroad.
Daniel Helmig
Group Senior Vice President, Head of Supply Chain Management
ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., Switzerland
Daniel Helmig is Group Senior Vice President, Head of Supply Chain Management at ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. in Switzerland. In this position he is responsible for the worldwide Supply Chain Management focusing on Sourcing and Transport & Logistics. Daniel Helmig joined ABB in 2009 from the semiconductor industry where he held several positions as Chief Procurement Officer. Prior to this he held several managing positions in Ford Motor Company Procurement in Germany, United Kingdom and the USA.
James Kynge
Editor China Confidential
The Financial Times Ltd., United Kingdom
James Kynge is Editor of China Confidential, a specialist research service at the Financial Times that focuses on the Chinese economy, providing exclusive analysis and predictions. He has spent 16 of the last 25 years living in China, first as a Reuters reporter in the 1980s, then as the FT Bureau Chief in Beijing for seven years until 2005, and subsequently as an executive heading the Pearson Group of companies’ operations in the PRC. During this time, he was also President of FTChinese.com and FT Rui Magazine. In his award-winning book »China Shakes the World: The Rise of a Hungry Nation« (published in 2006 and translated into 19 languages) James Kynge explains how the evolution of China has revolutionized global markets and assesses the impact of this revolution.
PRE-EVENT CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION
Wednesday, 20th June 2012
If you’re arriving early use this unique possibility to get in touch with speakers and delegates even before the summit has started. We are happy to welcome you to an informal champagne reception within the exhibition area of EPE 2012.
Dress code: Business casual
DINNER AND EVENING EVENT WITH FOOTBALL LOUNGE
Thursday, 21st June 2012
At the end of the first summit day we will get together for an extraordinary evening event and dinner. Enjoy an exclusive dinner as well as the quarterfinal of the European Football Championship. Use the opportunity to relax and unwind after a long day at the summit.
The evening event is hosted by Office Depot.
NETWORKING BREAKFAST AND FAREWELL LUNCH
Friday, 22nd June 2012
Get a good start into the day and join us for a networking breakfast within the exhibition area of EPE 2012. Use the opportunity to follow up on the discussions of the previous evening. Later on, when you’re ready to leave, we won’t let you go hungry. Join us for lunch and a last get together at EPE 2012.
The EPE 2012 is an ideal platform enabling you as a supplier or service provider to make new contacts and build on existing relations to the target group made up of CPOs and CFOs. Attending the summit as a partner can be a great opportunity to raise your company profile as well as build product and service awareness.
We are more than happy to advise you and create, together with you, a presentation package that best suits your needs. The package we develop combines all elements for a powerful presentation at the event, tailored to your corporate needs and aligned with your corporate goals.
Please contact:
Christoph Kunz
Telephone: +49 (0) 69-30838-105
E-mail: christoph.kunz@bme.de
Roland Knoor
Telephone: +49 (0) 69-30838-112
E-mail: roland.knoor@bme.de
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PARTNERS 2011
HOST 2011
CO-PARTNERS 2011
EXHIBITORS 2011
MEDIA PARTNER 2011
WHAT
EPE 2012
European Summit for CFOs and CPOs
WHEN
21st - 22nd June 2012
WHERE
Hotel Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Bayerstrasse 12
80335 Munich
www.sofitel.com
| Phone: | 0049-(0)89-59948-0 |
| Fax: | 0049-(0)89-55948-1000 |
| E-Mail: | h5413@sofitel.com |
FEE
1495 €
- Participation in EPE 2012
- Summit documents (Download)
- High-level networking
- Accomodation at the Hotel Sofitel Munich Bayerpost from 21st - 22nd June 2012 (for bookings received by 1th May 2012*)
- Pre-event reception, evening event
- Breakfast, lunch and refreshments
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Executives and senior management from procurement,
operations, finance, supply management and all
related departments. Especially CPOs, COOs, CSCOs,
CFOs, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and
Directors in before mentioned departments.
Solution providers/others are welcome to be a
sponsoring partner of the event.**
HOST
BME e.V.
The German Association Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (AMMPL)
* Offer valid for qualified executives only. BME reserves the right to qualify your
registration before granting this offer.
**Any solution/service provider to manufacturers and retailers – 3PLs, consultants, or any third-party vendors that partner with or provide servic es to manufacturers and retailers – are only admitted as partners of the event. We will be happy to discuss your individual package with you.
Natalie Popoola
Summit Manager
Phone: 0049-(0)69 30838-215
E-Mail: natalie.popoola@bme.de
Kerstin Schmitt
Marketing Director
Phone: 0049-(0)69 30838-222
E-Mail: kerstin.schmitt@bme.de
Roland Knoor
Key Account Manager
Partner/Exhibitor
Phone: 0049-(0)69 30838-112
E-Mail: roland.knoor@bme.de
Christoph Kunz
Key Account Manager
Partner/Exhibitor
Phone: 0049-(0)69 30838-105
E-Mail: christoph.kunz@bme.de
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