The document provides information on guest speakers and McKinsey speakers for an event. It lists 22 speakers, providing 1-3 sentences on their background, experience, education, and current role for each. The speakers come from a variety of companies and academic institutions.
2T Software Solution Co., Ltd is a software development company founded by IT specialists with experience working in the US, Japan, and France. The company focuses on custom mobile software, management solutions, consulting, and quality assurance. Its core business areas include mobile apps for advertising, education, healthcare, and entertainment, as well as management software for e-business and e-learning. The management team includes experienced specialists in project management, software development, sales, and media relations.
The CoMETE project was created in 2009 to introduce free and open source software (FOSS) education at a French university. It offers theoretical and practical courses on FOSS development using the Mozilla platform. The project has expanded to include team projects, research projects, and greater involvement from the Mozilla community. As a result, students now feel more comfortable contributing to FOSS projects and view FOSS more positively.
2T Software Solution Co., Ltd is a software development company founded by IT specialists from the USA, Japan, and France. They provide custom mobile apps, management software solutions, and consulting services. Their core business areas include mobile apps for advertising, education, healthcare, and entertainment. They also develop management software for e-business and e-learning. The company has a team of over 30 people including developers, designers, management, and sales staff. They are led by a president with over 10 years of experience in software projects.
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My presentation about Social Innovation and Innovation Community Management™at the LIFT 2009 conference on june 19 2009 (http://www.liftconference.com/lift-france-09/speakers)
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The document discusses Sunbelt Hotel Brokers, LLC and its Special Asset Services Division, which offers comprehensive solutions for troubled hotel assets, including asset evaluations, stabilization plans, asset management, and ultimately positioning assets for sale. It provides biographies of the division's managers and an overview of its process for reviewing and stabilizing troubled assets to improve performance and set them up for disposition.
There appears to be a disconnect between what customers care about and what companies talk about. B2B customers across industries recognize that brand influences their decision. For more insights from McKinsey on the B2B space, visit: http://mckinseyonmarketingandsales.com/when-b2b-brand-messages-miss-their-target
The document provides a list of speakers for the Neoteny Start-up Camp 1 on December 12-13, 2009. It includes short biographies for 10 individuals: Joichi Ito, Cory Ondrejka, Jay Dvivedi, IDEO, Pivotal Labs, Jens Ohlig, Bre Pettis, MakerBot Industries, Mitch Altman, and Cornfield Electronics. The speakers come from a variety of technology backgrounds including venture capital, online communities, banking IT, design, software development, hacking, and electronics.
2T Software Solution Co., Ltd is a software development company founded by IT specialists with experience working in the US, Japan, and France. The company focuses on custom mobile software, management solutions, consulting, and quality assurance. Its core business areas include mobile apps for advertising, education, healthcare, and entertainment, as well as management software for e-business and e-learning. The management team includes experienced specialists in project management, software development, sales, and media relations.
The CoMETE project was created in 2009 to introduce free and open source software (FOSS) education at a French university. It offers theoretical and practical courses on FOSS development using the Mozilla platform. The project has expanded to include team projects, research projects, and greater involvement from the Mozilla community. As a result, students now feel more comfortable contributing to FOSS projects and view FOSS more positively.
2T Software Solution Co., Ltd is a software development company founded by IT specialists from the USA, Japan, and France. They provide custom mobile apps, management software solutions, and consulting services. Their core business areas include mobile apps for advertising, education, healthcare, and entertainment. They also develop management software for e-business and e-learning. The company has a team of over 30 people including developers, designers, management, and sales staff. They are led by a president with over 10 years of experience in software projects.
Social Innovation & Innovation Community Management - by bluenovebluenove
My presentation about Social Innovation and Innovation Community Management™at the LIFT 2009 conference on june 19 2009 (http://www.liftconference.com/lift-france-09/speakers)
This 3-sentence summary provides an overview of the key points from the confidential document:
The document discusses Sunbelt Hotel Brokers, LLC and its Special Asset Services Division, which offers comprehensive solutions for troubled hotel assets, including asset evaluations, stabilization plans, asset management, and ultimately positioning assets for sale. It provides biographies of the division's managers and an overview of its process for reviewing and stabilizing troubled assets to improve performance and set them up for disposition.
There appears to be a disconnect between what customers care about and what companies talk about. B2B customers across industries recognize that brand influences their decision. For more insights from McKinsey on the B2B space, visit: http://mckinseyonmarketingandsales.com/when-b2b-brand-messages-miss-their-target
The document provides a list of speakers for the Neoteny Start-up Camp 1 on December 12-13, 2009. It includes short biographies for 10 individuals: Joichi Ito, Cory Ondrejka, Jay Dvivedi, IDEO, Pivotal Labs, Jens Ohlig, Bre Pettis, MakerBot Industries, Mitch Altman, and Cornfield Electronics. The speakers come from a variety of technology backgrounds including venture capital, online communities, banking IT, design, software development, hacking, and electronics.
Chinar Deshpande is a 43-year-old CEO of Criti, a US-based technology company, with over 22 years of experience in information technology. He has held leadership roles as CIO at various multinational companies. Currently, as CEO of Criti, he has grown the company 100% year-over-year for the last 3 years, expanded it across multiple geographies, and developed three intellectual properties. Chinar brings extensive experience implementing various technologies and has successfully grown businesses through relationships with major IT companies.
The document provides information about the Future of Cloud Computing and Enterprise 2.0 conference taking place over two days. Day 1 will focus on Enterprise Social Media and examine how social media can improve internal communications and engagement. Day 2 will examine Cloud Computing and how cloud-based solutions can assist developments in community building. The conference will include keynote speakers, panels, and case studies on topics such as measuring social media usage, building applications in the cloud, security issues, and the future potential of cloud computing.
Himetrix Technologies is a technology consulting company based in Nigeria that offers services including software development, multimedia solutions, engineering consulting, and technology strategy. It was founded to build globally competitive software applications in Africa. The company has completed various projects for clients in industries such as education, real estate, and ICT. Its goal is to facilitate indigenous technological solutions and add value for customers globally.
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Overall BIM adoption levels are lower in Western Europe (36%) than in North America (49%), but longtime BIM users in Western Europe are more committed, with 34% having over 5 years of experience compared to 18% in North America. While perceived ROI is higher for Western European BIM users (74% positive) than North American users (63%), experienced BIM experts report significantly higher ROI, with 25% over 100% in Western Europe versus 20% in North America. Contractors show the greatest differences between regions, with positive ROI reported by 40% of contractors in Western Europe versus 73% in North America.
This document provides an agenda and details for the 10th annual Microsoft Global Energy Forum taking place in Houston, Texas. The forum brings together business and IT leaders in the energy industry for keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and a solution showcase focusing on how new technologies are impacting the energy sector. Over 50 companies will be exhibiting innovative solutions leveraging Microsoft technologies. The agenda includes openings on digital transformation, talks on enabling smart management of oil/gas resources through IT, and leveraging innovation for new models of work. Breakout sessions will cover topics like mobile/cloud computing, automation, collaboration platforms, and business intelligence.
2014 Tech M&A Monthly - Deals Closing GloballyCorum Group
Bolstered by strong public markets, record cash and continuing disruptive technological change, the high volume of Tech M&A deals has carried over into the first quarter of 2014, making for a record spring. Tune in to our Quarterly Report April 10 for field reports from the dealmakers in the M&A trenches on deals closing globally.
Plus, details on the key deals, trends and valuations in the Horizontal, Vertical, Consumer, Internet, Infrastructure and IT Services markets for Q1:2014.
Chinar Deshpande is a 43-year-old CEO of Criti, an IT services company, with over 22 years of experience in information technology. He has held leadership roles at multinational companies, successfully implementing large-scale projects and developing relationships with major IT vendors. As CEO of Criti, he has grown the company 100% annually for the past 3 years serving customers globally.
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence 2012Ola Odejayi
This two-day masterclass examines new trends in data warehousing and business intelligence applications, and how they will drive business decision making in Africa and worldwide. Attendees will learn how emerging technologies are reshaping business and gain expertise on implementing business intelligence strategies. The event will help attendees support emerging business trends in BI using the most appropriate new technologies to empower decision makers. It is aimed at IT executives, managers, analysts, and others interested in leveraging data and analytics. The facilitators are experts in business intelligence, consulting, and legal information services.
Did the "SaaS-pocalypse" and the rest of this year's public market turmoil slow down Tech M&A? Or are the underlying factors of buyer cash reserves, disruptive technology and strategic imperatives overriding uncertain markets? Join Corum Group for the most in depth look anywhere at Q1 of 2016 for mergers and acquisitions of software and related technology companies. We'll look at the key deals, trends and valuations for all six technology sectors and 30 subsectors, with a special focus on what it means for technology executives considering whether this is the right opportunity window to take their firms to market.
The document introduces Façade Concept Design (FCD) Group, a specialist façade consultancy firm. FCD provides services related to building envelope design, engineering, and construction. They have experience designing facades for high-rise and complex projects globally. The managing director provides an overview of FCD's services, which include façade design, engineering, testing, and construction support. Key personnel are introduced with their qualifications and experience on projects worldwide.
LuLu has over 15 years of experience in software development, architecture, testing and consulting. She currently works as a professor teaching courses in computer science and engineering and supervising postgraduate students. Previously she held senior roles at AMD, Microsoft and Credit Agricole providing solutions, architecture designs, software development and testing services to customers in telecommunications, finance and other industries. She has expertise in areas such as cloud computing, big data applications, software testing platforms and methodologies.
Why Do Accidents Still Occur On Modern Day Construction...Stephanie Clark
1. Decorative tablet holders - These holders can be created with wide bases to conveniently hold tablets.
2. Photo frames - Custom photo frames of different shapes and designs can be made using 3D pens.
3. Decorative vases - Vases of various shapes and sizes can be crafted to hold flowers or other decorative items.
This document provides details of a technology forum breakfast panel debate on commercializing technology innovation hosted by the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce. It introduces the panelists - Mike Johnson of MRC Technology, Elena Cinquegrana of Navigant, Sam Goldenberg of IMW Industries, and Adam Tacey of CGI - who will address how to commercialize innovations. It also notes Dr. Uday Phadke will moderate the discussion. The event was held on February 4, 2015 in London and sponsored by various organizations.
This document outlines the topics and schedule for an experiment in copying Steve Blank's Lean LaunchPad methodology. Over the course of 8 weeks, participants will learn about customer discovery, business models, distribution channels, and other topics. Each class will involve a short lecture, hands-on exercises, coaching, and homework. The goal is for participants to develop an "extreme pitch" to present to investors at the end of the program. Skills of vision, hustle, design and resilience will be emphasized.
Tech M&A Monthly: Ten Steps to Successfully Sell Now - May 2013Corum Group
Record cash, strong public markets and disruptive technology are all helping make this the best time to sell a software or related tech firm since 1999. But how do you take advantage? In this special webcast, Corum CEO Bruce Milne will present "10 Steps To Successfully Sell Now" drawing on his three decades of experience selling technology companies to help you translate your hard work and technical genius into real personal wealth, at one of the most opportune times in recent history.
Panel Discussion on DevOps at the BSPIN ConferenceTathagat Varma
At BSPIN 2014 conference, I moderated a panel discussion on DevOps with a great set of panelists. This was my opening talk and context-setting as the moderator
Mike Henry has extensive experience in product development and management. He has worked for companies like Xerox and Crosfield Electronics (now Fuji Film Electronic Imaging), leading teams in developing and implementing product lifecycle processes. As Managing Director of Time to Market Product Solutions, Mike specializes in areas like product management, product value propositions, customer insights, and competitive analysis. He has completed over 100 projects with companies globally related to product strategy and innovation.
An expert of IT IM & Cyber Security sphere across all industry verticals to act as an analyst, consultant, advisory, auditor ISO & PCI DSS compliance, HIPAA & presales professional to deal worth multi billion project value on an individual contributor and self-starter basis. In-depth understanding on cyberspace security product development environment basis my engagement in the past around development/license model engineering/VAR management/classified artefacts/siphoning etc. Fluent in communicating with cross-border business audience based on approx. 25 years of niche IT experience worldwide. An entrepreneur approach and very good business acumen. Doctorate class in Crypto/BLOCKCHAIN fabric independently working to consult businesses in FINTECH space across APAC. RUSSIA, Eastern EU, Central America etc. past 9 years on top of primary experience over 2 decades as mentioned.
Jin Lee is a senior executive at Mobility and IoT start-ups in Silicon Valley. He previously spent over 25 years in consulting and professional services at Accenture and IBM, where he held several leadership roles managing large global teams and projects. He has expertise in corporate strategy, transformation, outsourcing, IT strategy, and marketing/sales strategy across multiple industries. Jin received a Master's degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management and has received several honors and awards for his leadership.
This document is a resume for Kurt S. Niziak that summarizes his experience as a highly skilled IT consultant and trainer specializing in software like Microsoft Office, Windows, and medical software. Over his 25+ year career, he has trained over 3,000 classes and provided technical support for legal firms. His experience includes roles as an independent contractor, consultant for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, specialist at CompuWorks Systems Inc., and instructor. He holds numerous software certifications and has consulted for many companies.
Chinar Deshpande is a 43-year-old CEO of Criti, a US-based technology company, with over 22 years of experience in information technology. He has held leadership roles as CIO at various multinational companies. Currently, as CEO of Criti, he has grown the company 100% year-over-year for the last 3 years, expanded it across multiple geographies, and developed three intellectual properties. Chinar brings extensive experience implementing various technologies and has successfully grown businesses through relationships with major IT companies.
The document provides information about the Future of Cloud Computing and Enterprise 2.0 conference taking place over two days. Day 1 will focus on Enterprise Social Media and examine how social media can improve internal communications and engagement. Day 2 will examine Cloud Computing and how cloud-based solutions can assist developments in community building. The conference will include keynote speakers, panels, and case studies on topics such as measuring social media usage, building applications in the cloud, security issues, and the future potential of cloud computing.
Himetrix Technologies is a technology consulting company based in Nigeria that offers services including software development, multimedia solutions, engineering consulting, and technology strategy. It was founded to build globally competitive software applications in Africa. The company has completed various projects for clients in industries such as education, real estate, and ICT. Its goal is to facilitate indigenous technological solutions and add value for customers globally.
Business value of_bim_in_europe_smr_finalMax'me R'got
Overall BIM adoption levels are lower in Western Europe (36%) than in North America (49%), but longtime BIM users in Western Europe are more committed, with 34% having over 5 years of experience compared to 18% in North America. While perceived ROI is higher for Western European BIM users (74% positive) than North American users (63%), experienced BIM experts report significantly higher ROI, with 25% over 100% in Western Europe versus 20% in North America. Contractors show the greatest differences between regions, with positive ROI reported by 40% of contractors in Western Europe versus 73% in North America.
This document provides an agenda and details for the 10th annual Microsoft Global Energy Forum taking place in Houston, Texas. The forum brings together business and IT leaders in the energy industry for keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and a solution showcase focusing on how new technologies are impacting the energy sector. Over 50 companies will be exhibiting innovative solutions leveraging Microsoft technologies. The agenda includes openings on digital transformation, talks on enabling smart management of oil/gas resources through IT, and leveraging innovation for new models of work. Breakout sessions will cover topics like mobile/cloud computing, automation, collaboration platforms, and business intelligence.
2014 Tech M&A Monthly - Deals Closing GloballyCorum Group
Bolstered by strong public markets, record cash and continuing disruptive technological change, the high volume of Tech M&A deals has carried over into the first quarter of 2014, making for a record spring. Tune in to our Quarterly Report April 10 for field reports from the dealmakers in the M&A trenches on deals closing globally.
Plus, details on the key deals, trends and valuations in the Horizontal, Vertical, Consumer, Internet, Infrastructure and IT Services markets for Q1:2014.
Chinar Deshpande is a 43-year-old CEO of Criti, an IT services company, with over 22 years of experience in information technology. He has held leadership roles at multinational companies, successfully implementing large-scale projects and developing relationships with major IT vendors. As CEO of Criti, he has grown the company 100% annually for the past 3 years serving customers globally.
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence 2012Ola Odejayi
This two-day masterclass examines new trends in data warehousing and business intelligence applications, and how they will drive business decision making in Africa and worldwide. Attendees will learn how emerging technologies are reshaping business and gain expertise on implementing business intelligence strategies. The event will help attendees support emerging business trends in BI using the most appropriate new technologies to empower decision makers. It is aimed at IT executives, managers, analysts, and others interested in leveraging data and analytics. The facilitators are experts in business intelligence, consulting, and legal information services.
Did the "SaaS-pocalypse" and the rest of this year's public market turmoil slow down Tech M&A? Or are the underlying factors of buyer cash reserves, disruptive technology and strategic imperatives overriding uncertain markets? Join Corum Group for the most in depth look anywhere at Q1 of 2016 for mergers and acquisitions of software and related technology companies. We'll look at the key deals, trends and valuations for all six technology sectors and 30 subsectors, with a special focus on what it means for technology executives considering whether this is the right opportunity window to take their firms to market.
The document introduces Façade Concept Design (FCD) Group, a specialist façade consultancy firm. FCD provides services related to building envelope design, engineering, and construction. They have experience designing facades for high-rise and complex projects globally. The managing director provides an overview of FCD's services, which include façade design, engineering, testing, and construction support. Key personnel are introduced with their qualifications and experience on projects worldwide.
LuLu has over 15 years of experience in software development, architecture, testing and consulting. She currently works as a professor teaching courses in computer science and engineering and supervising postgraduate students. Previously she held senior roles at AMD, Microsoft and Credit Agricole providing solutions, architecture designs, software development and testing services to customers in telecommunications, finance and other industries. She has expertise in areas such as cloud computing, big data applications, software testing platforms and methodologies.
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1. Decorative tablet holders - These holders can be created with wide bases to conveniently hold tablets.
2. Photo frames - Custom photo frames of different shapes and designs can be made using 3D pens.
3. Decorative vases - Vases of various shapes and sizes can be crafted to hold flowers or other decorative items.
This document provides details of a technology forum breakfast panel debate on commercializing technology innovation hosted by the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce. It introduces the panelists - Mike Johnson of MRC Technology, Elena Cinquegrana of Navigant, Sam Goldenberg of IMW Industries, and Adam Tacey of CGI - who will address how to commercialize innovations. It also notes Dr. Uday Phadke will moderate the discussion. The event was held on February 4, 2015 in London and sponsored by various organizations.
This document outlines the topics and schedule for an experiment in copying Steve Blank's Lean LaunchPad methodology. Over the course of 8 weeks, participants will learn about customer discovery, business models, distribution channels, and other topics. Each class will involve a short lecture, hands-on exercises, coaching, and homework. The goal is for participants to develop an "extreme pitch" to present to investors at the end of the program. Skills of vision, hustle, design and resilience will be emphasized.
Tech M&A Monthly: Ten Steps to Successfully Sell Now - May 2013Corum Group
Record cash, strong public markets and disruptive technology are all helping make this the best time to sell a software or related tech firm since 1999. But how do you take advantage? In this special webcast, Corum CEO Bruce Milne will present "10 Steps To Successfully Sell Now" drawing on his three decades of experience selling technology companies to help you translate your hard work and technical genius into real personal wealth, at one of the most opportune times in recent history.
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At BSPIN 2014 conference, I moderated a panel discussion on DevOps with a great set of panelists. This was my opening talk and context-setting as the moderator
Mike Henry has extensive experience in product development and management. He has worked for companies like Xerox and Crosfield Electronics (now Fuji Film Electronic Imaging), leading teams in developing and implementing product lifecycle processes. As Managing Director of Time to Market Product Solutions, Mike specializes in areas like product management, product value propositions, customer insights, and competitive analysis. He has completed over 100 projects with companies globally related to product strategy and innovation.
An expert of IT IM & Cyber Security sphere across all industry verticals to act as an analyst, consultant, advisory, auditor ISO & PCI DSS compliance, HIPAA & presales professional to deal worth multi billion project value on an individual contributor and self-starter basis. In-depth understanding on cyberspace security product development environment basis my engagement in the past around development/license model engineering/VAR management/classified artefacts/siphoning etc. Fluent in communicating with cross-border business audience based on approx. 25 years of niche IT experience worldwide. An entrepreneur approach and very good business acumen. Doctorate class in Crypto/BLOCKCHAIN fabric independently working to consult businesses in FINTECH space across APAC. RUSSIA, Eastern EU, Central America etc. past 9 years on top of primary experience over 2 decades as mentioned.
Jin Lee is a senior executive at Mobility and IoT start-ups in Silicon Valley. He previously spent over 25 years in consulting and professional services at Accenture and IBM, where he held several leadership roles managing large global teams and projects. He has expertise in corporate strategy, transformation, outsourcing, IT strategy, and marketing/sales strategy across multiple industries. Jin received a Master's degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management and has received several honors and awards for his leadership.
This document is a resume for Kurt S. Niziak that summarizes his experience as a highly skilled IT consultant and trainer specializing in software like Microsoft Office, Windows, and medical software. Over his 25+ year career, he has trained over 3,000 classes and provided technical support for legal firms. His experience includes roles as an independent contractor, consultant for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, specialist at CompuWorks Systems Inc., and instructor. He holds numerous software certifications and has consulted for many companies.
1. Speakers
Guest speakers
Adam Braff JPMorgan Chase
Alexander Budzier Oxford University
Bent Flyvbjerg Oxford University
Denis Fortin AXA
Celso Guiotoko Renault Nissan
Loïc le Guisquet Oracle
Greg Keeley American Express
Dirk Linnenbrügger Allianz
Sylvan Morley Cummins
Herbert Pick Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Nassim N. Taleb Polytechnic Institute NYU
Gotthard Tischner cundus
Jürgen Wippel BASF
McKinsey speakers
Janaki Akella McKinsey Silicon Valley
Enrico Benni McKinsey Beijing
Jürgen Laartz McKinsey Berlin
Jörg Mayer McKinsey Frankfurt
Sebastian Muschter McKinsey Frankfurt
Ulrike Vogelgesang McKinsey Stuttgart
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McKinsey speaker
Janaki Akella
Janaki Akella is an expert principal with McKinsey & Company’s Business Technology Office and is based in our Silicon
Valley location in the USA.
Ms. Akella has deep experience in IT architecture and management and in enterprise application software. She serves a
broad range of public institutions and agencies in addition to private companies. Before joining McKinsey, she was an
engineer scientist and technical contributor at Hewlett Packard. Ms. Akella received her PhD in electrical and computer
engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in the USA. She has published papers for the ACM International Symposium
on Computer Architecture, IEEE Transactions of Computer-aided Design, Design Automation Conference, IBM Technical
Report Series, AT&T Bell Labs Technical Report Series, HP Technical Report Series, and IEEE/ACM International
Workshops.
McKinsey speaker
Enrico Benni
Enrico Benni is a principal with McKinsey & Company's Business Technology Office (BTO) in Beijing, China.
He is a leader of the BTO's global Telecommunications and E-enabled Operations practices. Mr. Benni primarily serves
clients in the telecommunications, software, and professional services sectors with a focus on operations, technology
and organizational issues. Before joining McKinsey, he worked at Andersen Consulting and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Benni has a degree in electrical engineering and automation from the Università degli Studi di Bologna, Italy.
Guest speaker
Adam Braff
Adam Braff is Senior Vice President, Head of Customer Data and Analytics, for JPMorgan Chase.
Before joining JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Braff was a partner at McKinsey & Company in Washington, D.C. For 10 years at
McKinsey, he advised senior executives in a range of consumer industries, founded and led McKinsey’s Customer
Experience practice, and was a leader of the Customer Lifecycle Management practice. Mr. Braff has a degree in law
from the University of Virginia, where he served as executive editor of the law review, and a degree in linguistics from
Brown University in the USA.
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Guest speaker
Alexander Budzier
Alexander Budzier is a doctoral student at Oxford University’s BT Centre for Major Programme Management and a tutor
of rhetoric at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford.
Mr. Budzier researches managerial decision-making on IT megaprojects and is building a database of IT project cost
performance as a joint research effort of Oxford University and McKinsey & Company. Previously, he was a consultant
with McKinsey’s Business Technology Office, primarily serving banking and insurance clients on IT and operations
topics. He was also a market research executive at T-Mobile International in London. Mr. Budzier is a PMI-certified
Project Management Professional and a graduate of Dresden Technical University in Germany.
Guest speaker
Bent Flyvbjerg
Bent Flyvbjerg is Director of Oxford University’s BT Centre for Major Programme Management.
He is Professor and Chair of Major Programme Management at Oxford’s Saïd Business School. He was twice a Visiting
Fulbright Scholar to the US, where he did research at UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Harvard. Prof. Flyvbjerg studies bias in
decision-making as well as how to de-bias decisions. He pioneers the use of reference-class forecasting in risk
assessment and large infrastructure project management. His books and articles have been translated into 18 languages
and his research covered by Science, the Economist, the Financial Times, the New York Times, the BBC, and many other
media. His books include Megaprojects and risk: an anatomy of ambition and Decision-making on mega-projects:
cost-benefit analysis, planning, and innovation. Further details at www.sbs.ox.ac.uk.
Guest speaker
Denis Fortin
Denis Fortin has been Head of IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture for AXA Group since the start of 2010, leading the
transformation in the Group IS organization and the Groupwide IS Architecture Council.
Mr. Fortin has been working in the area of IT for close to 30 years. Previously, he held senior positions within the telecom
industry, as SVP for IT Development within the Orange-France Télécom Group, and in the financial services industry,
notably as Head of Global IT Operations and IT Architecture for Zurich Financial Services, and as Head of Global
Infrastructure for BNP Paribas. Mr. Fortin has a master’s degree in computer science from the University of
Montreal, Canada.
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Guest speaker
Celso Guiotoko
Celso Guiotoko is Corporate Vice President and CIO of the Global IS division of Nissan Motor Company in Japan and the
Alliance Managing Director for Renault-Nissan.
He is responsible for managing Renault’s and Nissan’s IS divisions worldwide. Mr. Guiotoko has held various IS and
business management positions in multicultural environments, especially in Japan. Before joining Nissan, Mr. Guiotoko
was VP of i2 Technologies Japan Inc. He began his career as a systems analyst in Brazil, joining Andersen Consulting
(Accenture) in 1985. He was later assigned to the USA and Japan. In 1996, he joined Toshiba’s US semiconductor
division as Director of IS.
Guest speaker
Loïc le Guisquet
Loïc le Guisquet is Executive Vice President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Oracle Corporation.
Mr. le Guisquet has been with Oracle since 1989, accumulating experience in a range of roles including license sales,
consulting, education, and marketing. In his present position, Mr. le Guisquet is directly engaged in the success of
Oracle’s customers in EMEA, focusing the entire organization on the goal of continually delivering more value to
customers. Mr. le Guisquet holds an MBA from INSEAD and a master’s degree in computer science from Supélec
in France.
Guest speaker
Greg Keeley
Greg Keeley is Senior Vice President, Enterprise Utility Development and AXP Interactive (AXPi) at American Express.
Mr. Keeley is responsible for developing the enterprise technology utilities that drive value across multiple lines of
business. He leads an organization that encompasses the Risk, Interactive, World Service, and IM technology portfolios,
as well as AXPi. He is a member of the Global Services Executive Team, the Consumer Services Leadership Team, and
AET Executive Team. Before joining Amex, Mr. Keeley was a Global Business Architect for Electronic Data Systems,
focusing on international money transfer and banking applications. He has a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest
University, North Carolina, and serves on the Visitor Board of its Calloway School of Business and Accountancy.
He sits on the Board of Directors of the United Service Organizations of Metropolitan New York.
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McKinsey speaker
Jürgen Laartz
Jürgen Laartz is a director with McKinsey & Company’s Business Technology Office and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Mr. Laartz leads McKinsey’s global IT Architecture practice. He serves clients in a wide range of industries, primarily
telecommunications, high-tech, electronics, software, professional services, logistics, and financial services.
His activities focus on topics in the areas of IT architecture, IT strategy, and IT organization. Mr. Laartz holds a doctor of
science degree in physics from the University of Freiburg in Germany.
Guest speaker
Dirk Linnenbrügger
Dirk Linnenbrügger is Executive Vice President and Chief IT Strategist and Architect for the Allianz Group.
His primary focus is the corporate transformation of the Group into a digital insurance company. Mr. Linnenbrügger has
accountability for a EUR 1 billion budget. He is the Group’s IT Security Officer and a member of the Group’s IT Executive
Committee, and has supervisory board seats on two IT organizations with revenues over EUR 100 million. Before joining
Allianz in 2008, he was Executive VP for Business Intelligence, Enterprise Resource Planning, Network Planning, and
Operations Support Systems in Europe for T-Mobile International. Mr. Linnenbrügger graduated in computer science
from the RWTH Aachen, Germany, and has an MBA from the London Business School.
McKinsey speaker
Jörg Mayer
Jörg Mayer is an expert with McKinsey & Company’s Business Technology Office and is based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Mr. Mayer is a project manager for the Corporate Management Systems Competence Center at the University of
St. Gallen in Switzerland. He also lectures in management accounting at the Darmstadt Technical University in Germany.
Before joining McKinsey, Mr. Mayer was a director of SAP Consulting/SAP SI, responsible for management consultancy
in the areas of financial accounting and management accounting (controlling) in Germany. Prior to this, he spent four
years as a principal at KPMG.
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Guest speaker
Sylvan Morley
Sylvan Morley is Director of Global IT Strategy and Planning at Cummins.
Mr. Morley is responsible for leading the evolution of Cummins’ IT function in order to support the firm’s historic business
growth in over 190 countries. Mr. Morley was formerly the Vice President of Technology Services at NetJets, Inc. He has
deep experience in enterprise IT strategy, governance, collaboration, and mobility computing. Mr. Morley holds a JD
from Brigham Young University Law School, Utah, and a BA from Princeton University, and he is an active member of the
Utah Bar Association.
McKinsey speaker
Sebastian Muschter
Sebastian Muschter is an associate principal with McKinsey & Company’s Business Technology Office and is based in
Frankfurt, Germany.
He is a leading member of our Utilities practice and has extensive experience in ERP systems and megaproject
management in industrial and public sector organizations. Before joining McKinsey, Mr. Muschter worked in the US for
software and consulting firms. Most recently, he was the Director of Professional Services for a provider of integration
software for over 20 large industrial companies in the energy sector. He has a doctorate in information management from
the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, where he developed ways to improve the ROI of ERP implementations.
Guest speaker
Herbert Pick
Herbert Pick is the Program Manager for ERP implementation at the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), the German Federal
Employment Agency.
He joined the BA in 2004 as Manager of HR and Finance for the Montabaur and Mainz local agencies. Before that, Mr.
Pick was CEO of the internal software provider of the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken (German cooperative banks) for
over 10 years. With 400 employees, his responsibilities included, among others, the management of several IT mega
projects. Mr. Pick has a degree in business administration.
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Guest speaker
Nassim N. Taleb
Nassim N. Taleb is a philosophical essayist, a professor, and a former derivatives trader.
Prof. Taleb is known for his multidisciplinary approach to probability and the role of the high-impact rare event (“Black
Swan”). His current program is to design ways to live in a world we don’t quite understand and help “robustify” the world
against the Black Swan. Prof. Taleb is the author of the global success The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly
Improbable, which the Times named as one of the 12 most influential books of the past 60 years. Currently, his books
have more than 3 million copies in print in 31 languages. Prof. Taleb is the Distinguished Professor of Risk Engineering at
New York University Polytechnic Institute. He has an MBA from Wharton and a PhD from the University of Paris.
Guest speaker
Gotthard Tischner
Gotthard Tischner is a founder and member of the Executive Board of cundus AG, a consulting company focusing on
business intelligence (BI).
Mr. Tischner is responsible for finance, controlling, internal services, and technology. In over 10 years building up
cundus, he has developed BI consulting services for SAP products and cundus’s product business. After studying
electrical and mechanical engineering, Mr. Tischner was a partner and managing director of an innovative company for
plant and production processes automation in the chemical industry. In this role, he was in charge of project
implementation, application development, process control, and networking technology.
McKinsey speaker
Ulrike Vogelgesang
Ulrike Vogelgesang is an associate principal with McKinsey & Company’s Business Technology Office and is based in
Stuttgart, Germany.
Ms. Vogelgesang primarily serves clients in the financial industry and the public sector, advising executives on issues
at the interface between business and information technology. Ms. Vogelgesang studied macroeconomics at the
University of Bielefeld in Germany and Purdue University in the USA. She has a doctoral degree in microfinance and
applied econometrics from the University of Mannheim, Germany, and Northwestern University (Chicago).
While completing her doctorate, she taught at the Mannheim University of Cooperative Education.
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Guest speaker
Jürgen Wippel
Jürgen Wippel is Vice President Finance, Controlling and IT at BASF’s Styrenics division in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Before joining BASF, Mr. Wippel was Director of Finance and Accounting at the Knoll/Abbot healthcare company.
He started his career as a tax consultant, working for Arthur Andersen in Frankfurt, Germany. Mr. Wippel has an MBA
from the University of Mannheim in Germany and he is a certified tax consultant.
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