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Keynote

Monday, September 30

08:45 AM - 09:15 AM

Live in Berlin

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In this presentation, Björn Neal Kirchner, Corporate Vice President Supply Chain Management at Henkel, will outline the key success factors for a successful supply chain transformation. The talk will highlight the strategic and operational aspects necessary to transform the supply chain in an increasingly complex and dynamic market environment. Emphasis will be placed on technological innovations, organizational changes, and the importance of sustainability. Participants will gain practical insights and proven methods to successfully implement their own supply chain transformation projects.

  • Strategic Planning and Implementation – Learn how a clear strategy and consistent execution are crucial for a successful supply chain transformation.
  • Technological Innovations – Discover the latest technologies and digital solutions that are essential for modernizing and increasing the efficiency of the supply chain.
  • Sustainability and Resilience – Understand how to integrate sustainability and resilience into the supply chain to ensure long-term success and competitiveness.

Speaker

Bjoern Neal Kirchner

Corporate Vice President Supply Chain Management, Henkel

Bjoern Neal Kirchner, a graduated economist from Munich and London universities, has 20 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management at senior level. Shifting twice between China and Europe, he has worked in 4 countries moving along the entire supply chain. He gained experience in emerging markets and led teams through challenging SAP-implementations and post-merger integration projects. With the focus on building high performance teams, Bjoern has been engaged in various business process optimization and organisational transformation projects.

Company

Henkel

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands, and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel boasts over 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses through strong brands, innovations, and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf, and Loctite. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, Henkel is recognized as one of the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Henkel’s company purpose expresses what unites everyone at the company: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations." Henkel comprises a diverse team of approximately 48,000 colleagues worldwide, all striving to enrich and improve life daily through their products, services, and solutions. This purpose is built from Henkel's roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. The company's shared values and Leadership Commitments guide their decisions and actions every day.

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