22nd Annual Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2025

Transforming the Future of Leasing

20

November

  • Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany
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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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Agenda

  • 20 Nov 2025
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Streams

Stream one

STREAM A

Stream two

STREAM B

SESSION 2 – Sustainable Finance – The Energy Transition

11:30 AM

Retrofitting as the Next Sustainability Solution

Speakers

Susanne Kernstock
Head of Sustainability Commercial Finance, Siemens Financial Services

11:50 AM

Innovative Paths to Sustainable Leasing

Speakers

Ivan Bagaliyski
Director Strategy & ESG, Solifi

12:10 PM

Climate Technology in Sustainable Finance: Data & Reporting

12:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Preparing Financial Sectors for a Greener Future – Navigating how to Achieve Sustainability and Maintain Success in a Volatile Market

Moderator: To be announced

Speakers

Susanne Kernstock
Head of Sustainability Commercial Finance, Siemens Financial Services
Ivan Bagaliyski
Director Strategy & ESG, Solifi

1 PM

Lunch & Networking Break

2:20 PM

Reimagining Sustainable Finance – Are Sustainable Assets the Future of Investments?

2:40 PM

Tracking Performance Against Sustainable Finance Targets

Aligning progress and data measurement to support stakeholders and achieve overarching strategy goals

3 PM

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Leasing – How to Turn ESG Into ROI

  • Green premiums vs. greenwashing
  • Leveraging green finance to attract capital and customers

Moderator: To be announced

Speakers

Adrian Leach
Global Head of Energy Transition Team, DLL

Networking Break & Refreshments

8:15 AM

Registration

8:50 AM

Chair’s Opening Remarks & Setting the Scene

9 AM

Welcome Address & Setting the Scene

Speakers

Dr. Claudia Conen
Managing Director, BDL German Leasing Association

SESSION 1) Global Trends – Shaping Today, Transforming Tomorrow

9:10 AM

Global Outlook for the Leasing Industry

Speakers

Odile de Saivre
CEO, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

9:30 AM

The Digital Approach to Leasing – How AI and IoT can Revolutionise Business and Regulatory Affairs

Speakers

Stefano Galleni
Founder and Director, FinWave

9:50 AM

The Future of Leasing in a Changing World

Speakers

Carmen Ene
CEO, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT
Pascal Layan
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

10:10 AM

Boosting Operations with Speed, Structure & Precision – How Accipiens is Transforming ERP Software to Support Business Growth

Speakers

Nuno Silva
CEO, VTXRM – Software Factory

10:30 AM

Panel Discussion: Reshaping the Future of Leasing – Insights from Trends and Issues Impacting the Industry

Chair – To be announced

Speakers

Odile de Saivre
CEO, Societe Generale Equipment Finance
Stefano Galleni
Founder and Director, FinWave
Carmen Ene
CEO, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT
Pascal Layan
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

11 AM

Networking Break

SESSION 2 – Reinventing Leasing in Europe – Creating a Market Strategy That Works

11:30 AM

Driving Margins by Leveraging Customer Centricity

Senior Representative, PEAC Solutions

11:50 AM

Equipment-as-a-Service: Reinventing the Leasing Model

  • From ownership to subscription: what customers want now
  • Monetising usage data and performance metrics
  • Case studies: successful transitions to EaaS

Speakers

Charlotte Pallua
Co-Founder and CEO, Topi

12:10 PM

The Impact of Private Equity on Equipment Leasing

12:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Tech & AI – Turning Innovation into Bottom-Line Impact

  • Spotting digital transformation opportunities that deliver results
  • Helping customers embrace the shift to digital and autonomous solutions

 

Moderator: To be announced

Senior Representative, PEAC Solutions

Charlotte Pallua, Co-Founder, TOPI

Speakers

Charlotte Pallua
Co-Founder and CEO, Topi

1 PM

Lunch & Networking Break

SESSION 3) Navigating AI in Asset Finance

SESSION 3) Financing the Energy Transition

2:20 PM

Leasing in the Age of AI: Risk, Pricing & Automation

  • Using AI for dynamic pricing, credit scoring, and contract automation
  • AI compliance and ethical considerations in leasing

Speakers

Thomas Nokin
Founder & CEO, Basikon

2:40 PM

Utilising Agentic AI – The New Pragmatic Approach to Asset Finance

3 PM

Panel Discussion: Navigating the Cross- Border Leasing Landscape

  • Pay-per-use, subscription models, and residual value risk management
  • How to price for volatility and inflation
  • Localisation vs. harmonisation

Moderator: To be announced

Speakers

Thomas Nokin
Founder & CEO, Basikon

Networking Break & Refreshments

SESSION 4) Towards the Future of Leasing

4 PM

The European Implementation of Basel IV and the Opportunities for Leasing

Speakers

Professor Thomas Hartmann
Director of the Institute of Leasing Research, University of Cologne

4:20 PM

Emerging Opportunities for Asset Development

4:40 PM

Opportunities for Leasing – Where will we be in 2026?

Speakers

Kees Kerstens
Credit Risk Management, ING Bank

5 PM

Closing CEO Round Table

Moderator: To be announced

Speakers

Odile de Saivre
CEO, Societe Generale Equipment Finance
Pascal Layan
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

Conference Close

Drinks Reception

Leasing Life Awards Ceremony

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Dr. Claudia Conen
Managing Director, BDL German Leasing Association

Dr Claudia Conen has been Managing Director of the BDL (Federal Association of German Leasing Companies) since 2020. Previously, she headed the ‘Promotion Policy and SME Financing’ division at the Federal Association of German Public Banks. Dr Conen holds a doctorate in business law and was a member of the executive board staff unit, which reports directly to the executive board of the state-owned development bank KfW. At KfW, she was responsible for European affairs and financial market regulation. Prior to that, she worked in KfW's legal department, where her responsibilities included ship and aircraft financing as well as infrastructure financing. Dr Conen is Vice President of the non-partisan Europa-Union Deutschland and spokesperson for its European Economic Policy Working Group. Additionally, she is a member of the European Commission's EUROPE DIRECT Speakers Pool Team.

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Welcome Address & Setting the Scene

2025-11-20, 9:00 AM

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Odile de Saivre
CEO, Societe Generale Equipment Finance

Odile de Saivre has been appointed CEO of Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF) on September 1st, 2022.

She was previously, since 2017, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of SGEF and, as such, already a member of the SG Group’s Management Committee.

Beforehand, Odile de Saivre held various positions in Societe Generale group, mostly within Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SG CIB) : she joined in 1997 the Equity Capital Market team, then moved to the Strategic and Acquisition Finance department and Asset Based Finance. In 2010, she headed the Global Finance team in charge of credit risk monitoring ; she then moved to Russia as Deputy Head of Corporate Lending Department. In 2015, she was leading the Project Export Finance team.

She holds a degree from Ecole Centrale Paris.

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Global Outlook for the Leasing Industry

2025-11-20, 9:10 AM

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Panel Discussion: Reshaping the Future of Leasing – Insights from Trends and Issues Impacting the Industry

2025-11-20, 10:30 AM

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Closing CEO Round Table

2025-11-20, 5:00 PM

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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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Panel Discussion: Reshaping the Future of Leasing – Insights from Trends and Issues Impacting the Industry

2025-11-20, 10:30 AM

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The Digital Approach to Leasing – How AI and IoT can Revolutionise Business and Regulatory Affairs

2025-11-20, 9:30 AM

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Carmen Ene
CEO, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT

Carmen Ene is the CEO of 3stepIT and of the company’s joint venture with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT. Carmen became CEO of 3stepIT in 2015 after over 20 years spent in technology and finance, most recently as Vice President of IBM Enterprise Global Business Services and IBM Global Financing Europe. 3stepIT and BNP Paribas 3 Step IT provide sustainable technology lifecycle management services across the Nordics and Western Europe, with 2.3 million devices under management and more than half a million pieces of equipment diverted from landfills and given a second life every year.

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Panel Discussion: Reshaping the Future of Leasing – Insights from Trends and Issues Impacting the Industry

2025-11-20, 10:30 AM

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The Future of Leasing in a Changing World

2025-11-20, 9:50 AM

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Pascal Layan
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

Pascal Layan currently serves as Deputy CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions where he is also a member of the General Management Committee. He is responsible for business development across three international business lines: Equipment & Logistics Solutions, Technology Lifecycling Solutions and Bank Leasing Services. Furthermore, Pascal is responsible for the business’ marketing and consulting activities.

In 2012 Pascal was named global head of Equipment & Logistics Solutions and a Board Member for both CNHi Capital Europe and CLAAS Financial Services. Prior to this role, he was Head of Marketing and Solutions and between 2008 and 2011, he served as Managing Director for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ Portugal operations.

Between 2000 and 2008, Pascal was Sales Director for the Technology Solutions business line, firstly for BNP Paribas Lease Group in France, then internationally. From 1990 to 2000, he held several managerial roles within BNP Paribas entities specialising in vendor finance.

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Panel Discussion: Reshaping the Future of Leasing – Insights from Trends and Issues Impacting the Industry

2025-11-20, 10:30 AM

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The Future of Leasing in a Changing World

2025-11-20, 9:50 AM

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Closing CEO Round Table

2025-11-20, 5:00 PM

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Nuno Silva
CEO, VTXRM – Software Factory

Nuno Silva is the CEO and Founder of VTXRM - Software Factory, with over 20 years of experience in the technology and financial sectors.

He initiated the Accipiens project two decades ago, starting with an idea sketched on a napkin.

Under his leadership, Accipiens has evolved into a globally adopted software solution in the financial industry. Transforming  VTXRM from a local supplier into a global company, delivering international projects across multiple continents

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Boosting Operations with Speed, Structure & Precision – How Accipiens is Transforming ERP Software to Support Business Growth

2025-11-20, 10:10 AM

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Susanne Kernstock
Head of Sustainability Commercial Finance, Siemens Financial Services

Session Details:

Retrofitting as the Next Sustainability Solution

2025-11-20, 11:30 AM

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Panel Discussion: Preparing Financial Sectors for a Greener Future – Navigating how to Achieve Sustainability and Maintain Success in a Volatile Market

2025-11-20, 12:30 PM

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Charlotte Pallua
Co-Founder and CEO, Topi

Charlotte Pallua is Co-Founder and CEO of topi, a fintech startup headquartered in Berlin that is building the underlying technology enabling the B2B subscription economy. The digital platform and new payment solution allow retailers and manufacturers to offer hardware products as a monthly subscription. Prior to starting topi, Charlotte was leading a global team focusing on hardware subscriptions at Apple in California, where she saw the market need for a fully digital leasing solution first-hand. Charlotte started her career at the Boston Consulting Group in Munich and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Equipment-as-a-Service: Reinventing the Leasing Model

2025-11-20, 11:50 AM

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Panel Discussion: Tech & AI – Turning Innovation into Bottom-Line Impact

2025-11-20, 12:30 PM

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Ivan Bagaliyski
Director Strategy & ESG, 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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Innovative Paths to Sustainable Leasing

2025-11-20, 11:50 AM

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Panel Discussion: Preparing Financial Sectors for a Greener Future – Navigating how to Achieve Sustainability and Maintain Success in a Volatile Market

2025-11-20, 12:30 PM

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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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Panel Discussion: Sustainable Leasing – How to Turn ESG Into ROI

2025-11-20, 3:00 PM

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Thomas Nokin
Founder & 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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Leasing in the Age of AI: Risk, Pricing & Automation

2025-11-20, 2:20 PM

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Panel Discussion: Navigating the Cross- Border Leasing Landscape

2025-11-20, 3:00 PM

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Professor Thomas Hartmann
Director of the Institute of Leasing Research, University of Cologne

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The European Implementation of Basel IV and the Opportunities for Leasing

2025-11-20, 4:00 PM

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Kees Kerstens
Credit Risk Management, ING Bank

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Opportunities for Leasing – Where will we be in 2026?

2025-11-20, 4:40 PM

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2024 Awards

21st Annual Leasing Life Awards 2024 - Winners announced

Welcome to the celebration of Excellence in Leasing

The 21st annual Leasing Life Awards brought together the brightest stars of the leasing and asset finance industry in the spectacular city of Milan on 14 November 2024. As the industry most awaited night unfolded, it highlighted the trailblazing innovations and remarkable achievements that define the sector.

A night to remember

In a gala that celebrated leasing excellence, we shone a spotlight on those who have set new benchmarks of success, paving the way for the future breakthroughs. The Leasing Life Awards 2024 marked another milestone in recognising the relentless innovation, exceptional service delivery and outstanding talent across the UK and Europe.

Here are the 2024 winners

  • Circular Economy Model of the Year

    BNP Paribas 3 Step IT

  • Digital Innovation of the Year (Asset Finance)

    Basikon

  • Digital Innovation of the Year (ESG)

    Solifi

  • Distribution Channel Management Champion

    grenke

  • Energy Transition Financing Programme

    DLL

  • European Lessor of the Year

    BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

     

  • Professional Services Provider

    Finwave

  • SME Champion

    Societe Generale Equipment Finance

  • Sustainability Initiative of the Year

    PEAC

  • Vendor Finance Provider of the Year

    DLL

Individual Awards 2024

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

    This award is the 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.

    …and the winner is Ian Isaac, MD Lombard | Commercial & Institutional, NatWest Group

     

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