From Operational to Intelligent Finance - GDS Group

From Operational to Intelligent Finance

A Meet the Boss digital roundtable in partnership with SAP
29 January 2026, America 10:30 am - 12:30 pm EST | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm GMT

How are you leveraging technology to automate processes, accelerate data-driven decisions, and position finance as a cornerstone of sustainable business growth?

Finance organizations are looking to run in a more automated and intelligent manner so they can become enablers of top-line, bottom-line and green-line growth. However, some CFOs and
finance professionals may wonder why it is so difficult to achieve within their organizations.

To provide differentiated value to the business, shifting from operational finance to intelligent finance requires a clean foundation with AI embedded directly within core business processes. So, where do you start?

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Event host

Machel Navarro

Machel Navarro

Senior Specialist Solution Advisor
He is currently a Senior Solution Advisor at SAP and has partnered with CFOs and CIOs to lead SAP S/4HANA find out more
David Kragman

Dave Kargman

VP
Serving as a VP in SAP’s Solution Advisory org, Dave Kargman and his team of Demand Solution Advisors work find out more

About SAP

As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people’s lives.

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Discussion topics

How finance teams are moving beyond transactional work to become strategic, AI-enabled partners driving top-, bottom-, and green-line growth

Automation and intelligence to deliver the most immediate value, from forecasting and close to compliance and routine task elimination

How CFOs should prepare their organizations to capitalize on next-generation cloud ERP capabilities

Why Attend

Closed door, tailored conversations to benchmark, share and get better equipped to solve complex transformation projects.

Experience shared learning

Meet industry leading like-minded executives tackling similar initiatives.

Benchmark with your industry peers

Discover and network to gain expertise and experience on how to best act and succeed.

Accelerate your projects

Accelerate in-depth face time with the world’s leading tech companies pushing the boundaries to solve your challenges.

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Alex Boehme, CTO, H&M Group
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Jeffrey Johnson, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Security Officer, Siemens Health Affairs for North America
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Margaret Bond, Director of Cyber Security, Numotion
"This is not your typical zoom. This is a lot more innovative. The look and feel is far more advanced than what I've seen before. "
Marty Sprinzen, Founder & CEO, Vantiq

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Solve key challenges and ensure relevant discussions connect with outcomes efficiently and at pace.

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Access to industry leading like-minded executives tackling similar initiatives

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Collaborate and network to gain expertise and experience on how to best act and succeed

Accelerate

In-depth face time with the world’s leading tech companies pushing the boundaries to solve your challenges

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Meet with fellow industry leaders and solve today’s greatest business challenges.

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