Speakers

Peter Dorrington
Host/Moderator
Executive Leaders Network

As the host and moderator, Peter is responsible for organising and facilitating the discussion, whilst fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's ideas are heard and respected.

Azim Khan
Director
AIS Consulting

Azim, with over 20 years of experience, leads digital finance transformation in the UK and Ireland, specializing in CCH® Tagetik solutions at AIS Consulting since 2002. Recently joined GeSI and IFRS Sustainability Alliance.

Craig Ballantyne
Global Head of Financial, Planning and Analysis
Thor Group

A Finance Director with 18 years experience in large multinational manufacturing and retail organisations. Craig has first hand experience of the volatility of the current financial climate and has worked with our sponsors in this.

Kevin McCarthy
Head of Solution Consulting Centre of Excellence
CCH® Tagetik – Northern Europe, Wolters Kluwer

Kevin has over 30 years' experience of enabling businesses to realise the benefits of using corporate performance management (CPM) technology to automate and streamline mission-critical planning, budgeting and reporting processes.

Who's Attending

Agile Planning for Volatile Times: Building Financial Resilience Through Uncertainty

In periods of disruption, static forecasts don’t cut it. To stay competitive, finance leaders need to pivot faster, model smarter, and deliver insights that drive confident decisions.

In this session, discover how forward-thinking finance teams can navigate today’s volatility with precision. From accelerated planning cycles to integrated scenario modelling, you'll see how automation and AI can transform your finance function into a proactive engine for growth.

Why attend? Join this insightful and interactive discussion bringing together insights from across CCH Tagetik, AIS Consulting, Thor Group and ELN. The panel will share real-world examples and walk through essential features designed to reduce planning friction, improve collaboration, and future-proof financial strategies, regardless of market conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Speed up planning cycles without sacrificing accuracy
  • Simplify complex forecasting and scenario modelling across your organisation
  • Leverage AI-powered insights to make faster, smarter decisions
  • Streamline financial operations to support strategic growth while managing risk

Good news: This is a virtual event that can be attended from the comfort of your office/home, eliminating the need to travel. By choosing to attend this virtual event, you are contributing to a more sustainable future while still benefiting from valuable industry insights.