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 TRANSFORMATIONAL RETAIL GROUP

11:30 - 11:50

Right here, right now: "Benefits of AI in Finance Management".

• The turbulence in the stock prices of "Magnificent 7" may be worrying, yet it's not our story.
  
• Master Yoda's strategy wins: "Do, or do not. There is no try".
  
• Examples of AI applications and an assessment of the real financial benefits they can bring.
  

Maciej Majewski PhD HiTech Advisor PwC POLAND

11:50-13:00

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

 11:50 - 12:20

How can innovation in the retail industry be driven?

• External instruments in the financing of development projects
  
• R&D relief in practice – where does retail create innovation?
  
• Grants as a catalyst for development – an overview of available programmes
  

Piotr Frankowski Country Manager AYMING POLSKA

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:
Daniel Maryjosz Manager PwC

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

Andrzej Roslaniec President of the Management Board ALIOR TOWARZYSTWO FUNDUSZY INWESTYCYJNYCH S.A.

Sylwia Wochal Director of ESG Center Wholesale Banking ING BANK ŚLĄSKI S.A.

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:
Michał Ślawski CFO – Board Member CASTORAMA POLSKA

Jan Starzyk CFO, Board Member AUCHAN POLSKA

Piotr Arak Chief Economist VELOBANK

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.

Moderator:

Łukasz Wojciechowski Partner GRANT THORNTON FRĄCKOWIAK PROSTA SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA
Panelist:
Adrian Suski Chief Financial Officer- Board Member CERSANIT
Michał Wysmulski Regional Finance Director, East Europe | 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 POLSKA
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 - 17:15

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?

Marcin Mrowiec Chief Economist GRANT THORNTON FRĄCKOWIAK PROSTA SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA

17:15-18:00

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.

Moderator:
Marcin Mrowiec Chief Economist GRANT THORNTON FRĄCKOWIAK PROSTA SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA
Panelist:
Sebastian Gonet CFO - Board Member Dr.Max Sp. z o.o. i Viapharma Sp. z o.o. DR.MAX SP. Z O.O.
Beata Kuczewska Member of the Board EWA BIS
Faruk Aysoy CFO of Eastern Europe LACOSTE & GANT
Paweł Wardziński General Manager INTERMARCHÉ