21st Annual Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2024

Transforming the Future of Leasing

14

November

  • Principe di Savoia Milan, Italy
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Why attend?

Why Attend?

  • Discover the latest innovation and updates from a remarkable agenda.

  • Enjoy invaluable networking opportunities.

  • Gather expert insight from an impressive speaking faculty.

  • Celebrate achievement in the industry at a glamorous black-tie awards ceremony.

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8:45 AM

Welcome Address & Setting the Scene

Speakers

Alejandro Gonzalez
Editor, Leasing Life

Session One – Defining Trends of 2024, Molding 2025

Speakers

Alejandro Gonzalez
Editor, Leasing Life

9 AM

Opening Remarks: A Year in Review- Looking at European Equipment Finance Behaviours and Trends from 2024

  • Analyse European trends and demand projections
  • Understand market drivers, growth opportunities and factors propelling the equipment leasing market
  • Consider what product types are dominating the leasing market A look at strategic industry developments for the future

Speakers

Florence Roussel-Pollet
Chief Commercial Officer, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

9:20 AM

Standing Out from the Pack: Adding Value in a Quickly Evolving Marketplace Daring to Dream

  • Differentiating Your Offer in a Commoditized World 
  • Understanding the “What” versus the “How” 
  • Putting the Customer in the Center 

Speakers

Luca Nuvolin
General Manager, PEAC Solutions Italy

9:40 AM

Embedded finance – A New Breed of Financing for the Future

  • How is embedded finance re-shaping equipment finance?
  • What are the threats and opportunities?
  • Will embedded finance enable OEMs to build much deeper relationships with customers through customer touchpoints, more revenue and a higher lifetime value?

10 AM

Leveraging AI & Machine Learning for Economic Resilience in Equipment Finance

  • Understand Generative AI use cases for the leasing market
  • The use of AI in generating dynamic pricing models
  • A new shield in fraud detection: detecting and mitigating future threats in real time Drive empowered decision making through in-depth analysis and reporting

10:20 AM

Audience Q&A – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

Speakers

Luca Nuvolin
General Manager, PEAC Solutions Italy
Kamil Portka
LeaseTech General Manager, Ailleron
Florence Roussel-Pollet
Chief Commercial Officer, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

10:50 AM

Refreshment break

Session Two – Opportunities and Trends in Sustainability

11:20 AM

The Road to CSRD Compliance How is CSRD Challenging the Industry?

  • Navigate the challenges of sustainability corporate reporting for leasing companies
  • Set targets beyond climate change components
  • Formulate and publish ESG targets aligned to carbon accounting initiatives and more

11:40 AM

Greening the Lease: Innovative Paths to Sustainable Leasing

2025 marks a major deadline for asset funders, as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will see 50,000 companies reporting on Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions. While ESG presents a significant growth opportunity for lenders, changing regulations can result in challenges around data collection, emission calculations and long-term portfolio management. Now is the time for asset finance companies to start considering how they can capture their market share, while also ensuring compliance.

Ivan Bagaliyski, Director, Strategy and ESG Value Proposition, will discuss the importance of planning a strategy now to operationalise ESG within asset finance lenders’ existing workflows to promote growth opportunities.

Speakers

Ivan Bagaliyski
Director Strategy & ESG Value Proposition, Product Management, Solifi

12 PM

“More Sustainable” Asset Finance Solutions: Creating Growth and Accelerating the Energy Transition

Speakers

Adrian Leach
Global Head of Energy Transition Team, DLL

12:20 PM

Audience Q&A

Speakers

Adrian Leach
Global Head of Energy Transition Team, DLL
Ivan Bagaliyski
Director Strategy & ESG Value Proposition, Product Management, Solifi

12:50 PM

Lunch break

Session Three – Looking at Data & AI as the Future of the Leasing Industry

1:50 PM

It’s more than meets the AI: the Impact to the Leasing Industry from a Risk and Fraud Perspective?

  • Consider the role of AI ethics and regulatory compliance Is data privacy AI’s Achilles heel?
  • Overcoming the ‘operating in the dark’ challenge
  • Ensure the quality of organisational data to result in accurate AI modelling Understand the unique cybersecurity threats of data poisoning and manipulation
  • Prioritise cybersecurity resilience – implementing a systematic approach to systemic risks

Speakers

Thomas Nokin
CEO, Basikon

2:10 PM

“KYA” for Leasing – Know Your Asset Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for a Full Governance on Leased Assets

You will learn about:

  • Which are the business and regulatory challenges in leased assets management in terms of ESG, remarketing optimization, asset risk control, sustainable asset lifecycle and provision optimization;
  • How a digital approach powered by AI and Internet of Things can ensure a future-proof evolution to leasing companies to cope with business and regulatory challenges;
  • "Know Your Asset” tools ready for use today: financial risk advisor, climatic/environmental risk & CO2 footprint and quality rating on leased assets; A.I. based advisor management, monitor asset location to avoid frauds, Early Warning System on risks of stranded assets.

2:30 PM

AI in Leasing: Today’s Impact and Tomorrow’s Transformation

  • State of the Industry: Where AI is currently applied, what's available, where and how it helps the most 
  • Are the tools ready for use in applications 
  • How other industries will influence the Leasing industry when it comes to AI 
  • The Road Ahead: AI in the Next 5 Years - Holistic view on AI now and in 5 years 

 

Speakers

Ognjen Radovic
Head of Leasing and Factoring, TietoEvry

2:50 PM

Audience Q&A

3:20 PM

Refreshment break

Session Four – Roundtables

3:50 PM

Roundtables

Interactive roundtable sessions offer a unique opportunity to come together with your peers to share best practice and develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry. Hosted by industry experts and each focused on a single issue, roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others.

Each roundtable session lasts for 30 minutes, and delegates may attend up to 2 roundtables 

Roundtable 1) How Will the Current Political Landscape in Europe Affect Sustainability?

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Roundtable 2) Rebranding the Industry- How Do We Develop the Next Generation of Talent?

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Roundtable 3) Where Else Would We See Benefit From AI in the Leasing Industry?

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4:50 PM

Panel Discussion: Looking to the Future of Equipment Leasing

Conclude the 21st Leasing Life Conference with final remarks from this year’s most influential speakers. 

6:10 PM

Drinks Reception

7 PM

Awards

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Alejandro Gonzalez
Editor, Leasing Life

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Session One – Defining Trends of 2024, Molding 2025

2024-11-14, 8:50 AM

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Welcome Address & Setting the Scene

2024-11-14, 8:45 AM

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Ivan Bagaliyski
Director Strategy & ESG Value Proposition, Product Management, Solifi

Ivan Bagaliyski, develops innovative value propositions for the equipment and automotive finance sectors. He’s passionate about translating customer requirements into strategic software solutions to drive business growth and efficiencies for banks, independents, and captives.

 

Bagaliyski previously worked in investment banking, wealth management, regulatory reporting, and risk management software organizations. He also holds an MBA from the London Business School and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from DePauw University.

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Audience Q&A

2024-11-14, 12:20 PM

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Greening the Lease: Innovative Paths to Sustainable Leasing

2024-11-14, 11:40 AM

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Stefano Galleni
Founder and Director, FinWave

Stefano Galleni is a Business & Technology Advisor, with a 30+ years of experience in the ICT area, serving customers in the Leasing Industry. 

Stefano currently supports Finwave in its Business & Technology growth process. 

With a former experience in running successful tech businesses related to the Asset Finance Industry, Stefano has been serving several primary global & local Leasing Operators, among which Société Générale E.F., De Lage Landen, BPCE Leasing, BNP Leasing Solutions, RaboBank Lease, Unicredit Leasing, Intesa Rent and others. 

On behalf of Finwave and individually, Stefano contributes to asset-finance related workgroups and institutions and supports to Leasing operators on digital Innovation with a special focus on IoT, A.I. and connected leasing. 

Stefano holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Polytechnic of Milan

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Thomas Nokin
CEO, Basikon

Thomas has acquired a strong expertise in software development. He has worked particularly in the financing, private equity and venture sector and has held the position of CTO on several occasions. He is a graduate engineer from the École Polytechnique.

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It’s more than meets the AI: the Impact to the Leasing Industry from a Risk and Fraud Perspective?

2024-11-14, 1:50 PM

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Ognjen Radovic
Head of Leasing and Factoring, TietoEvry

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AI in Leasing: Today’s Impact and Tomorrow’s Transformation

2024-11-14, 2:30 PM

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Luca Nuvolin
General Manager, PEAC Solutions Italy

Luca Nuvolin is a seasoned industry expert with nearly 30 years of experience at leading companies such as BNP Paribas, DLL (including their previously owned mobility solutions business, Athlon) and most recently at PEAC Solutions.

Throughout his career, he has held key management roles in Italy and Southern Europe, with a focus on vendor finance. Luca has successfully launched three captives and two rental companies, consistently driving business growth and innovation. His leadership at Athlon, where he significantly advanced the car rental sector, exemplifies his ability to develop niche vendor businesses from the ground up.

Luca holds a degree in Business Administration.

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Audience Q&A – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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Standing Out from the Pack: Adding Value in a Quickly Evolving Marketplace Daring to Dream

2024-11-14, 9:20 AM

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Adrian Leach
Global Head of Energy Transition Team, DLL

Adrian Leach, DLL’s Global Head of Energy Transition, is a results-oriented leader with 38 years of experience in the leasing and asset-based finance industry. Leach has extensive international experience and a particular expertise in strategy development and vendor finance with a proven ability to meet customer needs. Known as a change agent and for creating high performing teams, Leach has led businesses through various levels of change.

First joining DLL in 2005, Leach held the role of President - Technology Finance and subsequently has held various other senior leadership roles at DLL including President - Commercial Finance and General Manager - Asia Pacific. Prior to joining DLL, Leach held senior leadership roles with Cisco Capital in EMEA, CIT/Newcourt in Australia and AT&T Capital in Asia and the U.K.

Leach is currently a member on the Equipment Leasing Finance Association’s Climate Financing Working Group and the Finance & Leasing Association’s Green Finance Group. Leach earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Manchester Metropolitan University in the U.K. and is married with three children and a golden retriever. In his free time, Leach enjoys watching sports, playing golf and is a Manchester United Football Club season ticket holder along with his two sons.

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Audience Q&A

2024-11-14, 12:20 PM

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“More Sustainable” Asset Finance Solutions: Creating Growth and Accelerating the Energy Transition

2024-11-14, 12:00 PM

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Florence Roussel-Pollet
Chief Commercial Officer, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

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Opening Remarks: A Year in Review- Looking at European Equipment Finance Behaviours and Trends from 2024

2024-11-14, 9:00 AM

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Audience Q&A – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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Kamil Portka
LeaseTech General Manager, Ailleron

General Manager with more than 10 years of experience in designing front office systems, CRM, and self-care systems in the leasing industry. He has held roles ranging from business analyst to project sponsor. He gained his experience in the largest leasing companies - successively in the areas of risk, sales support and product development.

For nearly 10 years, he has dynamically developed the business line of IT solutions for the leasing industry, created modern products, and implemented projects in agile methodologies. At Ailleron, he is the General Manager of the LeaseTech Business Unit.

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Audience Q&A – An Overlook of Top Industry Themes

2024-11-14, 10:20 AM

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Piazza della Repubblica, 17, 20124 Milano MI, Italy

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Awards

Celebrate the pinnacle of Leasing Excellence at the Leasing Life Awards 2024

Step into a world of industry prestige at the 21st annual Leasing Life Awards, where we celebrate the very best in leasing and asset finance. This distinguished event has become essential for the sector’s top professionals. Join us for an evening of unparalleled networking, celebration, and recognition, as we honour the industry’s most outstanding achievements. Seize the opportunity to connect with influential leaders driving the future of leasing and asset finance, and celebrate those who are defining excellence in the field.

This year, we are rolling out the red carpet for the crème de la crème of the leasing world in in the magnificent city of Principe di Savoia Milan, Italy on 14 November 2024.

What are the awards and who are they for?
The Leasing Life Awards, now in their 21st year, are a prestigious celebration of excellence within the leasing and asset finance industry across the UK and Europe. These awards shine a spotlight on the year’s remarkable achievements in product innovation, exceptional service delivery, and outstanding talent. Judged by a distinguished panel of industry experts, the awards are a defining event for the sector’s community of lessors — whether bank-owned, non-bank, or independent operators — as well as for professional service providers within the asset finance industry.

Do you have what it takes to stand among the stars of the leasing world?

Download and fill in the entry form, then email your completed entry to claire.budd.ctr@arena-international.com by the deadline date of 4th October.

Take a look at our 2024 categories

  • Distribution Channel Management Champion

    This award celebrates a lessor who excels in managing distribution channels by effectively integrating channel partners, such as resellers and dealers, into their ‘Go2Market’ model. The judges will evaluate evidence of business growth within the distribution channel, the implementation of robust online capabilities, and the provision of value-added services that enhance the partnership.

  • Professional Services Provider of the year

    This award recognises firms that provide exceptional service to the leasing and asset finance industry, challenging industry norms while demonstrating deep sector expertise. Eligible companies include management consultants, legal firms, and marketing agencies. Judges will assess the breadth of services offered, successful project examples, and the firm’s reputation in the market. Talent acquisition and development will also be considered.

  • SME Champion

    This award honours European and UK asset finance lenders who have shown a strong commitment to supporting the SME market. Judges will look for clear evidence of engagement with SME clients, endorsements from satisfied customers, and the lender’s growth trajectory in the SME sector.

  • Vendor Finance Provider of the Year

    This category recognises a lessor who has partnered with a manufacturer to deliver bespoke asset finance at the point of sale. The judges will consider evidence of strong and effective partnerships, OEM satisfaction, vendor endorsements, and a clear commitment to the specific business sector.

     

  • European Lessor of the Year

    Nominees must operate in at least two of Europe’s five major economies and generate at least €500m in new business annually. The award will go to a European lessor who demonstrates leadership in the industry through market initiatives, innovative products, or value-added services. The judges will also consider the lessor’s brand presence across multiple jurisdictions, vendor satisfaction, and achievement of significant deal volumes.

  • Captive Lessor of the Year

    This award is open to captive finance companies tied to any commercial asset or vehicle manufacturer. Judges will evaluate the lessor’s commitment to supporting clients throughout economic cycles, offering creative solutions to market challenges. The strength of the relationship between the parent company and the lessor will also be a key consideration.

  • Digital Innovation of the Year

    This award recognises a pioneering policy, product, or B2B/B2C platform that transforms how lessors engage with customers, including subscription or Pay-as-you-go models. Judges will assess the innovation’s impact on customer experience, cost efficiency, transaction speed, and communication effectiveness.

  • Sustainability Initiative of the Year

    This award acknowledges a lessor’s significant contributions to sustainability, whether within their organisation or for their clients. Judges will look for proven initiatives that protect the environment, conserve energy, and reduce carbon emissions.

     

  • Circular Economy Model of the Year

    Nominees must have implemented a comprehensive circular economy solution, encompassing the entire value chain from collection to remarketing of used equipment. Judges will consider the effectiveness of the applicant’s asset management systems, refurbishment processes, and remarketing capabilities.

     

  • Best Energy Transition Financing Programme

    This award recognises lessors who have supported the energy transition through financing innovative assets and solutions, such as renewables, EV chargers, and e-mobility. Judges will look for evidence of programme success and uptake, as well as creative approaches to emerging markets.

     

Individual Awards 2024

  • Young Professional of the Year

    This award highlights an outstanding professional under the age of 40 who has made a significant impact in the leasing and asset finance industry in 2023. The winner may not yet hold a senior position but will be recognised for positively influencing their company and the broader industry. Peer recognition of their contributions will be key to selection.

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

    This awards cannot be entered – Editor’s Choice

    This prestigious award honours an individual who has significantly shaped the international leasing industry throughout their career. The recipient will have led strategic developments, steered companies through challenges, and mentored colleagues. Their influence will extend beyond their organisation to the broader leasing community and the business world. This award recognises a lifetime of talent, tenacity, experience, and dedication.

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