Maximising the value of Information Technology
 

Maximising the Value of Information Technology
6 December 2013 | Financial Times Headquarters | London

The Financial Times, in collaboration with AlixPartners, was delighted to host an exclusive editorial breakfast for senior finance and IT decision makers in the EMEA region.

The breakfast discussed the recent survey findings from 150 Chief Financial Officers who were asked about their access to business information based on the investments they make in information technology.

This breakfast assessed the changing business relationship between CFOs and technology. It focused on the critical issues such as efficiency, risk management and gaining a competitive advantage in this new digital age.

At this breakfast briefing, leading finance professionals provided their unique insight on the evolution of the finance function, and the role that technology is playing in shaping the core strategic decisions.

Speakers included:
  • Mark Evans, Chief Financial Officer, Telefonica UK (O2)
  • Malte Godbersen, Senior Director, Head of Information Technology, World Economic Forum
  • Robert Gray, CFO, UBM
  • Clive Selley, CEO, BT Technology Service & Operations and CIO, BT Group
  • Humphrey Singer, CFO, Dixons Retail
Key topics included:

  • How do you limit money spent on IT while also ensuring adequate investment that can improve operating profit?
  • To what extent is technology changing the role of the finance function?
  • How can improvements in technology improve efficiency, risk management and competitive advantage?
Pictures from the briefing are now available to view here