Stage Host

Izabela Jaszczołt Sales Director AYMING POLSKA

09:00 -11:30

Block 1: Navigating Financial Priorities: Innovation, Risk, and Strategic Balance

09:00 - 09:40

PANEL

09:40 - 10:00

Rethinking your supply chain: Why Outsourcing is a Competitive Advantage from a CFO perspective

• For today’s CFO, supply chains are more than operational concerns — they’re strategic assets.
• Learn how outsourcing with a specialized 3PL like GXO converts fixed costs into flexible ones, mitigates risk, and boosts productivity through tech-enabled solutions.
• GXO brings peace of mind, you can focus on your key competencies to grow your business.

Eric Rougié SVP Finance Continental Europe GXO

10:00 - 10:40

PANEL

Beyond Forecasts: Building Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty

• How can CFOs develop financial strategies to navigate volatility and market unpredictability?
• Are current forecasting models adaptable enough to keep up with global disruptions?
• What role does cross-functional collaboration play in strengthening financial resilience?

Moderator:
Hubert Rogoziński Partner EY

Panelist:
Amadeusz Szpiter Head of FP&A Poland / Europe FP&A Manager UNILEVER
Anna Latoszek Finance & IT Director SAVENCIA POLAND

Wojciech Wieroński Board Member VITEA
Mariusz Zapiór Controlling Director X-KOM

 10:40 - 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-11:50

Block 2: The role of AI in the Modern Day working for CFO's

 11:00 - 11:30

Enterprise efficiencies with AI

• GenAI usecases for cross organization automation and efficiencies
• What are AI agents and few examples for enterprise automation with AI agents
• Usecases for Procurement and cash management

Nir Manor CEO EMEA TRANSFORMATIONAL RETAIL GROUP and RETHINK RETAIL TOP RETAIL EXPERT

11:30 - 11:50

Here and now: "Benefits of AI in Financial Management".

• The turbulence of "Magnificent 7" rates may be worrying but it's not our story.
  
• Master Yoda's strategy wins: "Doing, not trying".
  
• Examples of applications and an assessment of the real financial benefits they can bring.
  

11:50-13:00

Block 3:Aligning Finance with Sustainability: Strategies for Impact and Growth

 11:50 - 12:20

To be announced soon

12:20 - 13:00

PANEL

Profit or Purpose? The CFO’s Role in Balancing Growth with Responsibility

• Are green investments a path to financial growth or a cost burden?
• How should CFOs navigate "green premiums" in supply chain and product pricing?
• What strategies ensure sustainability-driven growth while maintaining stakeholder trust?

Moderator:
Tomasz Barańczyk Partner PwC POLSKA

Panelist:
Justyna Zasowska CFO OBI POLSKA
Mariusz Makowski Central Europe Finance Director MARS WRIGLEY

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:30

Block 4: Balancing Growth, Risks, and Global Challenges

14:00 - 14:30

PANEL

 Growth vs. Risk: Can CFOs Achieve the Perfect Balance?

• How can CFOs manage short-term operational risks while pursuing long-term growth?
• Are cross-border investments more of an opportunity or liability for global expansion?
• What strategies help mitigate market volatility while fostering innovation in Retail and CPG?

Moderator:

Monika Wachowiec Partner Associate, Indirect Tax Team DELOITTE

Panelist:
Arkadiusz Szczepaniak Vice President, Chief Financial Officer KAZAR
Edward Kacyrz Member of the Management Board for Financial Affairs DOMINO'S PIZZA
Grzegorz Czekalski CFO & Board Member FRISCO
Paweł Król Representative of the Management Board for Financial Affairs BG PRODUCTION

14:30 - 15:00

PANEL

Risk and Resilience: Preparing CFOs for the Next Financial Crisis

• How should CFOs develop proactive strategies to prepare for market disruptions?
• What role does financial agility play in mitigating sudden economic challenges?
• Lessons learned from past crises: Strategies to build resilient financial operations in Retail and CPG.

Moderator:

Krzysztof Drozd Executive Partner XPERT-IN-PROCESSES
Panelist:
Beata Kordunowska Operations Director ARYTON SP. Z O.O.
Michał Ślawski CFO – Board Member CASTORAMA POLSKA

15:00 - 15:30

PANEL

Global Financial Strategies: Balancing Risk, Reward, and Localization

• Are global expansion strategies worth the financial and operational risks in today’s economy?
• How do CFOs adapt to regulatory challenges in foreign markets while maintaining profitability?
• Best practices for balancing global financial goals with local market dynamics.

Panelist:
Adrian Suski Chief Financial Officer- Board Member CERSANIT
Michał Wysmulski Regional Finance Director, East Europe (29 markets) | BoardMember BACARDI-MARTINI

Katarzyna Posielska Associate Director Financial Planning & Analyses ASTRAZENECA

15:30 - 16:40

Block 5: Financial Leadership and Strategic Resilience

15:30 - 16:10

PANEL

Cost Discipline vs. Innovation: Where Should CFOs Draw the Line?

• Can CFOs balance frugality with strategic innovation in a volatile market?
• Is cost-cutting the only way to ensure financial health, or does it risk stifling growth opportunities?
• What frameworks help CFOs prioritize investments without compromising operational efficiency?

Moderator:

Łukasz Biernacki EY Assurance Partner EY
Panelist:
Anna Godlewska Vice-President of the Management Board / CFO R-GOL SP. Z O.O
Damian Smulski CFO SANTE
Marcin Walendowski Managing Director Finance MEDIA SATURN HOLDING POLSKA
Michał Ślawski CFO – Board Member CASTORAMA POLSKA

Przemysław Suchodolski CFO TYLKO

16:10 - 16:40

PANEL

Leadership Beyond the Balance Sheet: Building Financial Agility and Value Creation

• How can CFOs shape strategic partnerships that drive long-term value for Retail and CPG?
• What role should CFOs play in embedding agility into financial leadership frameworks?
• Can CFOs effectively balance risk-sharing with reward-sharing in high-stakes markets?

Moderator:
Monika Warmbier Partner, Leader of the Finance & Performance team DELOITTE

Panelist:
Anna Godlewska Vice-President of the Management Board / CFO R-GOL SP. Z O.O
Irena Wawrzyniak Regional Finance Director VORWERK GROUP
Konrad Marchlewski Vice President of the Management Board. Finance. Digital. BEWA
Marta Wrochna-Łastowska Chief Financial Officer- Board Member GRUPA ŻABKA

16:40 - 17:00

Coffee Break

17:00 - 18:00

Block 4 Retail & FMCG on the Edge: Navigating Global Shockwaves and Local Realities

• From Washington to Warsaw: How Global Power Shifts Are Reshaping CEE Retail & FMCG
• Survival or Reinvention? Turning Uncertainty into Competitive Advantage
• Who Will Thrive? Bold Strategies to Outpace Disruption in Poland and Beyond

17:00 - 17:30

PANEL

Retail & FMCG in the Eye of the Storm: Global Disruptions & Regional Consequences

• Trade Wars, Inflation & Policy Shifts: What’s Next for CEE Retail?
• Supply Chain Shockwaves: Managing Risks from Global Uncertainty
• Investment & Growth: Is CEE Still a Retail & FMCG Powerhouse?

17:30-18:00

PANEL

Leadership Under Pressure: Strategic Decision-Making in Volatile Markets

• Boardroom Dilemmas: Balancing Risk, Investment & Expansion in CEE.
• Agility vs. Stability: How Retail & FMCG Leaders Should Navigate Uncertainty.
• Building Crisis-Proof Strategies: What Works & What Fails in a Shifting Landscape.