Anna Shraga,

Head of Group Procurement Systems & Processes

Arriva PLC

Anna is a Head of Group Procurement Processes and Systems at Arriva plc, based in London. She has over 20 years of experience leading complex transformation programmes in finance, procurement and sales operations. Anna worked with diverse organisations, industries and sectors, including public transport at Arriva, international network services at Orange Business Services, consumer packaging at Rexam, consulting at BDO, as well as international charities and social enterprises. She has in-depth knowledge of digital transformation strategy, systems-led change initiatives, policy and process design and deployment, and cross-functional programme delivery. She completed an Executive MBA at the London Business School, and holds an MSc in Banking, an MA in Photography, a Six Sigma Black Belt, an ACCA Fellowship, and an IFRS Diploma.

Sascha Kobes,

Account Manager & Senior Consultant SCM

SupplyOn

Sascha Kobes has been with SupplyOn for 10 years and is responsible as an Account Manager for various globally active industrial companies that integrate and optimize their global processes via SupplyOn. With a clear focus on process optimization and supply chain digitalization, he has led various consulting and implementation projects in the areas of supply chain management, purchasing + strategic sourcing, transportation management and quality management. With his expertise from 20 years in the consulting industry, he has a broad and holistic view of business problems and related use cases and cost drivers.

Claes Halvardsson,

Leader Procurement of Material & Group Services

Bane NOR

Claes Halvardsson is responsible leader for Bane NORs contract portfolio for direct material (Superstructure, Telecom / IT, Electrical Power and Signal technology) and for framework agreements for Group services. Previous to joining Bane NOR Claes has worked with Procurement in ten years as a consultant at PwC and he has held several positions in Schlumbergers Supply Chain organization.

Mary Hewitt,

Partner

Deloitte

Mary is a Partner in Deloitte’s Strategy and Analytics Practice, focusing on transport and UK Rail. She has held various senior roles including Strategy and Policy Director for Arriva UK Trains and Managing Director of Chiltern Railways. Prior to joining Arriva, Mary worked in policy and strategy roles in the UK power sector, responsible for understanding and influencing the commercial implications of government policy. She started her career in strategy consultancy, with PwC and Corven.