17.9.2025 | Hybrid Event: Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki
GOING LIVE 9AM (CET) 10AM (EEST)
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CFO'S LARGEST GATHERING OF THE YEAR
Welcome to Chief of Finance 2025: Leading the Future of Finance
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Join us at Chief of Finance 2025, where finance leaders converge to shape the future of the industry through sustainability, technological innovation, and robust risk management strategies. This premier event is designed for senior finance executives who are eager to lead their organizations towards a prosperous, sustainable future.
Why Attend?
• Insightful Leadership: Dive into sessions led by some of the finance industry's boldest and brightest talents. Gain actionable insights that will empower your leadership and strategic decisions.
• Emerging Trends & Technologies: Stay ahead of the curve with explorations into the latest trends and technological advancements transforming finance today. Equip yourself with the knowledge to lead technological strategy within your organization.
• Unparalleled Networking: Connect with hundreds of senior finance executives from a wide range of industries. Grow your network, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships that matter.
Chief of Finance 2025 is more than just an event—it’s a pivotal platform for finance leaders seeking to harness the power of sustainable finance leadership, navigate through intricate risk landscapes, and drive technological innovation.
Join us to shape the trajectory of your organization and lead the change in the global finance landscape.
Secure your place now and be part of the future of finance!
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MODERATOR 2025
PETER NYMAN
Peter Nyman is a well-known, charismatic and experienced TV-anchor and business event moderator. He is a journalist, news-anchor and media professional that coaches on three languages. Peter has run communication trainings for business directors- and experts for years, but speaks about communication skills also to bigger audiences.
SOME OF THE PAST SPEAKERS 2024
nina jönsson
CEO | ICA Gruppen (SWE)
Nina Jönsson is the current CEO of ICA Gruppen, a leading retailer in the Nordics. With a remarkable career spanning over three decades in the retail and consumer goods industry, she has demonstrated dynamic leadership and a keen understanding of market trends. Prior to her current role, she served as President and CEO of both Plantasjen Group and HL Display AB, where she led significant expansions and profitability improvements. Her expertise in strategic planning, operations, and market growth has positioned her as a key influencer in the industry. She also sits on the Board of Svensk Handel and Nina is awarded to The Ruter Dam of the Year 2023. The honorary award is given to the woman who has been promoted to the most influential managerial position in Swedish business in the past year.
JAN DEKEMPE
Former VP, Group Divisional CFO | A. P. Moeller Maersk (DK)
Jan Dekempe is a distinguished Senior Finance Executive, widely recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to achieving results through high-engaged teams. He has held several significant financial management positions in his career, among others: CFO for the logistics division of Maersk in Denmark, CFO for FedEx Logistics in Memphis, Regional CFO for DB Schenker in New York, VP WC at Kuehne + Nagel, and various key finance roles for Dow Chemical. With an expansive career spanning several continents, Jan has established himself as a leader in the realm of finance, steering multinational corporations to new heights of success across diverse and challenging industries such as chemicals & plastics, logistics, and aviation. He holds a degree in Engineering, and Economics and a postgraduation in Finance at the University of Leuven.
heli lindfors
CFO | Vaisala (FI)
Heli Lindfors is the Chief Financial Officer of Vaisala Plc, a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action. With a 15-year career in business partnering, Heli is dedicated to fostering seamless cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring that financial considerations are integrated into every decision-making process. Translating complex financial data into actionable insights is key for developing and implementing strategies that drive growth and profitability. Prior to her current role, Heli has served in several senior leadership positions within finance at Cargotec, a global leader in sustainable cargo flows.
youssef zad
Chief Economist | Finnish Startup Community (FI)
Youssef Zad is the chief economist of the Finnish Startup Community, a peer-to-peer network for Finnish startups and VC investors, and the central voice for startups operating in Finland. With a keen focus on data-driven decision-making, Youssef is in charge of producing comprehensive statistics and research that provide insights into the dynamics of the startup landscape in Finland. His commitment to generating actionable intelligence contributes significantly to informed decision-making and resource allocation within the startup community. Before his current role, Youssef worked as an economist in several labor unions in Finland, where he advocated for economic policies and championed the interests of workers. Additionally, his tenure at Statistics Finland equipped him with a deep understanding of statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques, which he seamlessly integrates into his current endeavors. Youssef's multifaceted background, coupled with his dedication to driving positive change, positions him as a trusted thought leader and influencer within the Finnish startup ecosystem.
virpi ala-heikkilä
Group Vice President, Global Transformation Leader Controlling | Hitachi Energy & Professor of Practice | University of Vaasa (FI)
Dr. Virpi Ala-Heikkilä is a successful business leader and a practice orientated scholar. She is Global Transformation Leader Controlling at Hitachi Energy and serves as a Professor of Practice at the University of Vaasa. Dr. Ala-Heikkilä has previously worked in Norway, the US and Germany and has studied at the University of Vaasa, Aachen University of Applied Sciences, IMD Business School in Switzerland, Copenhagen Business School, and Oxford University. She coaches practitioners and students and conducts research in areas such as finance, leadership, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and digitalization.
timo mustonen
CFO, VP | Kontiotuote (FI)
Timo Mustonen works at Kontio as a chief of finance. Kontio is the world’s leading log house company which has gone through a remarkable digital leap in the past two years, in the middle of national economic turbulence. Before joining Kontio in 2020, Timo’s working history consists mainly of Business Control and CFO roles backing from long history of entrepreneurship.
Petter Boström
Finance Director | SRV (FI)
Petter Boström is a Finance Director at SRV Group with over ten years of helping management with streamlining the reporting process. Specializing in external reporting, Petter uses that experience to simplify and automate financial reporting process.
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You can get a group discount for a group of at least 3 people or larger than that. You can also ask a group offer from satu.ferrario@professio.fi – we are happy to help you.
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