Leasing Life – Conference & Awards 2022
17th November 2022
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Leasing Life – Conference & Awards 2022
The 19th Leasing Life Conference and Awards will bring together a broad cohort of key decisions makers from asset finance, lessors and banks with technology suppliers to discover best in practice lending strategies, the latest disruptive technology reforming the sector and the innovations offering new opportunities for lenders.
The daytime conference is followed by a gala dinner and awards which celebrates excellence in leasing and asset finance.
With focused sessions, in-depth panels, exhibition and an evening gala awards, this event will offer delegates the forum in which to share their experience, challenges and opportunities in asset finance and lending.
A FANTASTIC NETWORK OF YOUR PEERS AND COLLEAGUES
The Leasing Life Conference and Awards will bring together a broad cohort of key decisions makers from asset finance, leasing and banks with technology suppliers and law firms to discover best in practice lending strategies, the latest disruptive technology reforming the sector and the innovations offering new opportunities for lenders.

Alejandro Gonzalez
Editor,Leasing Life
Biography:
Session Details: Welcome address and chair’s opening remarks 02-12-2021, 8:50 am Panel discussion and Q&A 02-12-2021, 10:00 am View In Agenda

Jochen Jehmlich
CEO,Societe Generale Equipment Finance
Biography:
Session Details: Opening keynote address: How Covid changed the industry? 02-12-2021, 9:00 am View In Agenda

Andrew Flegg
Chief Technology Officer,Alfa
Biography:
Session Details: Keynote address : Why flexibility is key to ensuring growth and success 02-12-2021, 9:20 am View In Agenda

Patrick Gouin
Executive Director,Invigors

Pascal Layan
Deputy Chief Executive Officer,BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
Biography:
Session Details: The role of leasing in supporting the Real Economy during and post-COVID 02-12-2021, 9:40 am Panel discussion and Q&A 02-12-2021, 10:00 am Closing Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 4:30 pm View In Agenda

Florence Roussel Pollet
Chief Commercial Officer,Societe Generale Equipment Finance
Biography:
Session Details: Panel discussion and Q&A 02-12-2021, 10:00 am Closing Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 4:30 pm View In Agenda

Andrew Denton
CEO,Alfa
Biography: Andrew Denton is Alfa's Chief Executive Officer and leads the Group. Andrew joined the company in 1995 and became a member of the Board of Directors in 2003 as Sales and Marketing Director. He was made Chief Operating Officer in 2014 and became CEO in September 2016. Andrew is also director and joint founder of the Leasing Foundation, an organisation that supports the leasing and asset finance industry through charitable activities, research and development.
Session Details: Panel discussion and Q&A 02-12-2021, 10:00 am Closing Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 4:30 pm View In Agenda

Colin Fleischmann
Director of Global Accounts and Business Development,Solifi
Biography: Colin has accrued over 25 years of experience as a specialist in finance and the practical application of information technology in the finance sector. His past experience spans implementation of software solutions covering everything from leasing to commercial lending, mortgage lending, and hybrid products for government agencies. With White Clarke Group, Colin has expanded the company’s reach in EMEA and played a crucial part in it becoming the finance software supplier of choice worldwide.
Session Details: Does the Technology or Customer Behaviour drive business changes? 02-12-2021, 1:40 pm Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 2:20 pm View In Agenda

Pascale Favre
Managing Director of the Technology Solutions International Business Line ,BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

Johan Lustig
Product Manager, Asset Valuation Services,Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions
Biography:
Session Details: Empowering Customers With Data & Technology To Deliver Success 02-12-2021, 3:50 pm Closing Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 4:30 pm View In Agenda

Michiel van Ramesdonk
Sales Director International Key Accounts,PEAC Finance
Biography:
Session Details: Mastering the combination of customization and standardization 02-12-2021, 4:10 pm Closing Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 4:30 pm View In Agenda

Martin De Heus
EMEA Director, Enterprise and Corporate Solutions,Moxo
Biography: I have a background in the IT tech industry and I advised European enterprise businesses in their digital transformation journeys. I am passionate about challenging our customers to reach the best possible outcome and I always strive to be the guide for our clients and work on long-term partnerships. It is great to help companies transforming into customer centric organizations with an 'outside-in' mindset. I am based in Amsterdam and I look after Moxtra's EMEA business.
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Steve Taplin
Managing Director,HPD Lendscape

Jeff Lezinski
SVP Solution Architecture,Odessa
Biography: Jeff is Odessa’s SVP, Solution Architecture, instrumental in architecting Odessa’s functional solutions since he joined the company in 2004. Jeff currently serves on the ELFA Accounting Committee and participates as a liaison to various industry and regulatory bodies. Prior to Odessa, Jeff worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP where he participated in and managed various engagements from a consulting and an audit perspective for a variety of industries, including financial services, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Haverford College.
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Mike Janse
COO,DLL

Luca Perlati
Coordinator EMEA ,Ritchie Bros Asset Solutions
Biography: Luca Perlati is Ritchie Bros Asset Solution Coordinator EMEA at Richie Bros., the world’s largest seller of used equipment. Ritchie Bros. sells approximately USD 5 billion of equipment via disposition channels every year. Luca is an Executive Area Manager experienced in setting commercial sales and machinery remarketing strategies and has over 20 years of experience within the construction and transportation industry. In his 10 years with Ritchie Bros. Luca executed complex sales projects for OEMs, dealer networks and leasing companies, providing disposition and remarketing solutions. In his current responsibility, Luca is leading the RB Asset Solutions commercial development in the EMEA region. Thanks to this platform, users can track, valuate and sell their assets with access to Ritchie Bros Data, valuation tool and disposition services.
Session Details: Empowering Customers With Data & Technology To Deliver Success 02-12-2021, 3:50 pm View In Agenda

Thomas Nokin
CEO,BASIKON
Biography: Thomas has more than 20 years of experience in financing software development. He is a graduate from the Ecole Polytechnique in France. After years trying to digitalize financing systems built for back-office operations Thomas realized there is a more efficient way. Digital is not an add-on, digital must be the starting point and the main focus. It is not about patching legacy to add APIs – it is about being API first, digital first, phone first, it is about being light and lean, it is about getting rid of all that technical debt and overdesign that has clogged software. Tomorrow’s winners are those who have understood the depth of the current revolution and accepted it. Founding Basikon was the obvious next step.
Session Details: Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 2:20 pm View In Agenda

Jason Skidmore
Chief Commercial Officer ,3stepIT and BNP Paribas 3 Step IT
Biography: An experienced commercial leader, Jason’s focus is on the expansion of the company’s client base across Europe, and on further embedding 3stepIT’s pioneering Technology Lifecycle Management solution within enterprise and public accounts. He joined 3stepIT in 2017 having previously held global commercial leadership roles at Dell, GE Capital and CIT Group. Since 2020, he has led the rollout of 3stepIT’s proposition across Western Europe following the Joint Venture launch with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.
Session Details: Finding opportunity in challenge 02-12-2021, 1:20 pm Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 2:20 pm View In Agenda

Rafe Rosato
Chief Innovation Officer,DLL
Biography: Rafe Rosato is the Chief Innovation Officer at DLL, responsible for driving innovation through the acquisition, development and implementation of digital technologies as well as developing new business models to transform the client experience. Rafe has held various commercial leadership positions in his 26 year tenure at DLL, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to some of the most recognized companies in the world. He recently led the design, creation of an online portal, leveraging cloud-based technology to create a platform focused on speed, efficiency and transparency through a fintech approach. Rafe received his formal risk management and credit training as a member of Chemical Banking Corporation and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Civilization from University of Pennsylvania in 1988.
Session Details: The Power of Scale for a Better Customer Experience 02-12-2021, 10:50 am View In Agenda

Jeffrey Andrews
Asset Finance Systems Solutions Specialist,FIS Global
Biography: With over 30 years international experience in IT enabled and outsourcing business development roles , for the last 15 years Jeff has been focused on the Asset and Motor Financing sector having worked with and advised several global service providers in this sector and brings real life experience and solutions to the challenges faced by the vendors, customers and consumers.
Session Details: How Trends such as Servitization are Impacting the Asset Finance Industry and the Consequences for Industry & Technology Providers 02-12-2021, 3:20 pm View In Agenda

Simon Harris
Owner,Motion Advisory GmbH
Biography: After nearly thirty years of operational and international automotive and captive financial services experience, including Black Horse, Daimler and Allianz, Simon has spent the last five years in consultancy and advisory roles for a number of OEMs, banks and other financial services clients, working with a variety of technology providers across diverse areas including online/direct sales, dealer Point-of-Sale and legacy portfolio management systems. Much of Simon’s most recent experience has been accumulated in major, international RfP and implementation settings, both client-side and as service provider, gathering valuable insights into solution architecture, as well as key requirements and selection criteria.
Session Details: How Trends such as Servitization are Impacting the Asset Finance Industry and the Consequences for Industry & Technology Providers 02-12-2021, 3:20 pm View In Agenda

Horst Becker
Senior Manager, Financial Services,KPMG
Biography: Horst Becker has more than 15 years of working experience in the Financial Services Sector & Captives and is member of KPMG’s Automotive/ Mobility Financial Services Group. Servicing European as well as regional clients in implementing Software and Finance Transformation projects. As an Engagement Manager of those topics I typically work at the intersection of Project Governance, IT Provider, Accounting/Risk Departments and Focussing on the needs and goals of the People within those projects as well. In recent two years a lot of these projects were performed in the Leasing area within specific leasing companies or captives.
Session Details: Back Office as (hidden) enabler for Business Transformation 02-12-2021, 11:10 am Panel Discussion 02-12-2021, 11:30 am View In Agenda






KEY FIGURES #1 IN EUROPE1 (Annual Asset Finance Europe 50 ranking) OUTSTANDINGS: EUR 24.2 billion2 NEW BUSINESS VOLUME: EUR 10.2 billion2 Operating in more than 35 COUNTRIES3 1.500 EMPLOYEES2
OUR VISION “A leading provider of innovative and flexible solutions to finance and manage equipment. A digital and customer-centric organization committed to deliver an excellent experience across countries. A great place to work, driven by simplicity, agility and sustainability”
1 Equipment Finance & Automotive
2 Including SG Group Leasing activities at 31/12/2021
3 Including SG Group Leasing activities and partnerships at 31/12/2021







IDS and White Clarke Group are now Solifi, delivering a solid financial technology foundation for equipment finance, working capital, and automotive finance firms. At Solifi, we believe that commerce is only as strong as the system it runs on. Our mission is to reshape finance technology by bringing together proven solutions into a singular powerful technology platform designed to help you protect and scale your business. We guard your company by being precise and reliable, we use proven solutions to guide you to the right opportunities, and we help you grow by unleashing the potential of your business.














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