About the
Finance Leadership Summit
What is the Finance Leadership Summit
As the finance function moves further into the digital era the role of Chief Financial Officer has gone through some major changes since its inception. Today, the role of the CFO has become even more strategic, as organisations increasingly rely on the financial and strategic prowess of their most senior financial leaders.
As companies face increasing competition and ongoing change, they expect finance to leverage technology and turn data into insights they can use to guide strategy and support decision-making.
The Finance Leadership Summit will ensure you meet like-minded finance professionals who are developing their functions to help drive not only financial success, but also advanced insight and partnering opportunities.
Aspiring and progressive financial professionals across all sectors and financial leaders seeking to future proof their organisations through talent management and talent retention.
Participants
150
Keynotes
4
Sessions
3
Speakers
15
The Conference
22 September 2022
09:00 - 15:30
Agenda
08.00
Registrations and Coffee
08.45
Conference Chair:
Lawrence Vesey, Partner, Sia Partners
08.50
Opening Address:
Neale Richmond TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on European Affairs and member of the Oireachtas Finance Committee
09.10
Keynote speaker:
Robert Nelson, Managing Director of Global Metaverse & Extended Reality (XR) Services, Sia Partners
SESSION 1:
The Future of Work
Session Chair: Kieran O'Brien, Partner, KPMG
09.30
Saragh Fitzpatrick, CFO,
House of the Oireachtas
09.45
Shay Dalton, Founder & Managing Director, Lincoln Recruitment Specialists
10.00
“Finance & Accountancy Profession: Training the Professionals of the Future”
Deirdre McDonnell, Director of Education, CPA, Ireland
10.15
Morning Panel Discussion
Morning Speakers
Saragh Fitzpatrick, Shay Dalton, Deirdre McDonnell
10.35
Professional Development
Aine Collins, President, CPA Ireland
Emer Kelly, Quality Assurance Manager, CPA Ireland
CPA to present research in association with
Sia Partners and Compliance Institute
10.50
Coffee Break
SESSION 2:
Future of Technology
Session Chair: Mark Bowers, Senior
Corporate Distribution Manager, Zurich
11.20
Keynote Address
SAP - Fireside chat
Taking your efficiency to a new level
Brian Mortimer, VP New Customer Success, SAP UK & Ireland
Talking with:
Gary Fitzgerald, SVP - Group Financial Controller, LetsGetChecked
Thomas Armstrong, Senior Engagement Executive, Sapphire
11.45
Lory Kehoe, Director NFT Success, Coinbase
12.00
Michael Sheehan, Group CFO, Irish Times
12.15
Alan Barry, Founder & CEO, Fund Elementals
12.30
Mid-morning Panel Discussion
Mid-morning speakers
Brian Mortimer, Lory Kehoe, Michael Sheehan, Alan Barry
12.50
Lunch and Networking
13.45
Keynote Address:
"The Future environment for finance teams"
Peter Oakes Founder & Fintech Mentor, Non-Executive Director, TransferMate Global Payments
SESSION 3:
ESG in the Future
Environmental, Social & Governance)
Session Chair: Peter Oakes
14.10
"The rise, fall and future of ESG"
Dr Stephen Spratt, Director, Just Economics
14.25
‘How the SDGs and ESGs are affecting investment priorities’
David Donoghue, Board member with Trocaire, former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations
14.40
Afternoon Panel Discussion
Afternoon speakers
Dr Stephen Spratt, David Donoghue,
15.00
Summary and Closing Remarks
Partners
Platinum Partner
The Finance Leadership Summit is proudly supported by our Partners.
For information about becoming a Partner contact Robbie Whelan (Commercial Manager)
The Venue
Speakers
Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the industry.
