Centralized treasury and local business - challenges in times of increased localization
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. CET
Gustav Mahler Saal 3
Lecture language: German
Geopolitically driven, increased localization of value creation and processes also has an impact on cash management. There are a number of challenges but also opportunities that need to be addressed in terms of proximity to local business, regulation and processes. This panel discussion with different global, regional and local representatives from various companies will bring this topic to the fore.
Speakers:
- Gherri D'Innocenzo
Head of CFF Cash Management &
Payments (CMP) - Standards & Projects
Siemens Treasury GmbH
- Rainer Gerstung
Head of Treasury Management, F/TM
Knorr-Bremse AG
- Gunnar Pape
Treasury Manager
Sartorius AG
- Wilbert Evers
Head of Global Payments Solutions
HSBC Germany
How to… Liquidity Funds
11:30 - 12:15 a.m. CET
Gustav Mahler Saal 3
Lecture language: German
Money market funds have now established themselves as an alternative to bank deposits. But what kind of money market fund should you use, what are the differences, are there any points that make the use of funds more difficult, what hurdles does the company have to overcome, what are the different investment essays? Can similar instruments also be used abroad, e.g. in countries with capital controls? These and other relevant topics will be discussed in this workshop.
Speakers:
- Laura Bormuth
Functional Lead Front Office
SAP SE
- Julian Weber
Principal, Treasury Management,
Risk and Investment
Delivery Hero SE
- Normann Liebenstein
Head of Liquidity DACH
HSBC Asset Management
Germany
Focus on CFO strategy: preparing and implementing growth opportunities
01:45 - 02:30 p.m. CET
Mainstage
Lecture language: German
How can companies take advantage of strategic opportunities in extremely challenging market phases - whether through inorganic growth, transforming their business model or actively shaping market consolidation? We will discuss the necessary strategic decisions, effective risk governance and the role of banks and the capital market in implementing these strategies. Participants will gain valuable insights into key success factors for sustainable corporate success.
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Dr. Edith Leitner
Partner
SLG Treasury GmbH
- Philipp Neuhaus
Chief Financial Officer
Schüco International KG
Otto Fuchs Beteiligungen KG
- Peter Schlag
Managing Director
GoodMills Germany GmbH
- Dr. Michael Schleef
CEO
HSBC Germany
- Jan Thyen
Group Chief Financial Officer
Giesecke+Devrient
Global Turmoil 2025: Navigating Geopolitical Challenges and Risk Management for Corporate Resilience
03:00 - 03:45 p.m. CET
Gustav Mahler Saal 3
Lecture language: English
In an increasingly complex and volatile world, corporates are more than ever asked to navigate geopolitical risks that impact supply chains, financial markets and operational stability.
Reviewing current themes in an impulse statement by Scott Martin, the panel will thereafter discuss the challenges in depth – covering economic tensions, regulatory shifts and conflicts. Thereby focusing on how treasurer can adapt their risk management strategy to mitigate uncertainties and ensure resilience.
Speakers:
- Jeremy Hamon
Head of Group Finance, CFO
Primetals Technologies Treasury GmbH
- Scott Martin
Head of Geopolitical Risk, Europe & Americas | Group Public Affairs
HSBC Holdings
- Nico Rahn
Senior Treasury Manager
Nordex Group
- Georg Stainer
Head of Corporate Finance and Treasury
REFRATECHNIK
- Dr. Jan van Bracht
Head Corporate Sales Germany/Austria
HSBC Germany
HSBC’s Embedded Financing solution enabling BAYER Crop Science e-commerce activities
04:15 - 05:00 p.m. CET
Gustav Mahler Saal 3
Lecture language: English
HSBC’s Point-of-Sale Finance solution supports the sales of BAYER Crop Science to their customers, facilitating a shift to Direct to Customer model; it is embedded in BAYER Crop Science B2B e-commerce portal and offers access to financing to online business buyers at the point of sale. We will present this digital trade finance solution developed in a co-creation approach by BAYER Crop Science and HSBC.
Speakers:
- Mariana Abbate
EMEA Customer Financing Solutions Lead
Bayer Crop Science
- Ariel Schvarzstein
EMEA eCommerce Lead
Bayer Crop Science
- Manuel Klitzke
Senior Sales Manager | Global Trade Solutions
HSBC Germany
- Selma Musić
Head of GTS Sales Germany, Global Trade Solutions
HSBC Germany
We are looking forward to meeting you in Mannheim
