As AI reshapes industries at a rapid pace, CIOs are playing a critical role in future-proofing their organizations. In this powerhouse panel, digital and IT leaders from some of the world’s most iconic consumer goods brands will share how they’re modernizing enterprise systems, architecting AI-ready infrastructure, and cultivating digital agility. Join this session to gain insight into the technology strategies powering transformation at scale—and how these leaders are balancing innovation with operational excellence.Read More

Filippo Catalano,
Chief Information & Digital Officer,
Mondelēz

Ipek Ozsuer,
Chief Digital & Information Officer,
dsm-firmenich

Dr. Jorg Behrend,
Group Chief Information & Technology Officer,
Ferrero

Amr Arafa,
Chief Digital Officer,
Barry Callebaut

David Maher (Moderator),
Head of Strategy,
Veeva Systems
Quality leaders are no longer just stewards of compliance—they are now agents of transformation. This session explores how today’s most influential quality executives are navigating the shift to data-driven, AI-enabled operations while still safeguarding product integrity and consumer trust. Learn how they are building influence within the C-suite, leading cultural change, and shaping the future of quality as a strategic function.Read More

Olivier Mignot,
Vice President,
Head of Global Quality Management,
Nestlé

Susanne Garcia-Schauermann,
Senior Vice President, Global Quality & Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs,
Mondelez International

Sean Leighton,
Global Vice President
of Food Safety & Quality,
Cargill

David Maher (Moderator),
Head of Strategy,
Veeva Systems
Quality transformation is no longer about digitizing records—it’s about unlocking intelligence. This session will showcase how leading companies are using digital quality systems to harness structured data, drive smarter decisions, and accelerate operational agility. From Unilever’s digital maturity to Kraft Heinz’s transformation roadmap, panelists will offer actionable lessons on extracting real value from data investments.Read More

Madhavi Purohit,
Interim Chief Quality Officer & Global Head of Quality Personal Care,
Unilever

Thanh Nguyen,
Global Food Safety
& Quality Officer,
Kerry

Roberto Buttini,
Vice President, Global Quality & Food Safety and R&D Strategy,
Barilla

Conall Burns (Moderator),
Director, Quality Strategy,
Veeva Systems
What does the future quality workforce look like in an AI-augmented world? This panel dives deep into the evolving talent needs of the function—from reskilling and data fluency to change management and cross-functional leadership. Discover how forward-thinking organizations are redefining roles, building new capability models, and competing for top talent to power the next generation of quality excellence.Read More

Ana Rita Debiazzi,
Senior Vice President Group Quality,
dsm-firmenich

Philip Kyte,
Strategy Principal Director
– Quality & Innovation
Accenture

Carla Serpa,
Chief Quality Officer,
Ice Cream
Unilever

Alba Abelaira (Moderator),
Director, Quality Strategy,
Veeva Systems
16.45 - 18.00
Veeva QualityOne helps manufacturers deliver high quality products that consumers trust. The cloud-based platform unifies applications, processes and partners across content management, Quality Management System (QMS), food safety management and training.
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