o With over two decades of experience in IT sourcing, digital transformation, and program management, Manish Panchmatia is a seasoned leader in driving strategic technology initiatives. Currently serving as Category Manager for Digital and Transformation at Ikano Bank, he oversees global IT services, products, and enterprise transformation projects. His expertise spans managing SaaS solutions, open-source systems, and IT infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on cost efficiency and innovative sourcing strategies. His previous roles at Ikano Bank includes IT Sourcing Lead, where he led strategic procurement for nearly five years, and Service Manager, ensuring seamless IT service delivery. Before Ikano Bank, he spent over seven years with Tata Consultancy Services, managing critical client engagements and large-scale programs for global retail and telecom giants across Europe and India. Manish is highly regarded for his expertise in digital sourcing, compliance, and optimizing Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA). He is passionate about aligning IT investments with organizational transformation goals and is skilled in negotiating and managing complex software contracts while enabling successful digital transitions.

Steven Wynants brings over 20 years of expertise in IT procurement, vendor management, and organizational transformation. Currently, he leads the IT Talent Governance & Management team at Toyota Motor Europe, overseeing initiatives across European affiliates to drive talent transformation, workforce optimization, and agile methodologies. His work focuses on defining future roles and skills, implementing training and development strategies, and embedding Toyota's values through leadership and Toyota Production System (TPS) practices. Prior to this role, he managed key functions including IT strategy, software asset management, and financial operations, consistently driving efficiency and innovation.

The Pop in Your Job:
"I love to see people thrive and share my experience with them"

Abdullah Mustafa is the Category Lead for IT at LEO Pharma, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he has played a pivotal role since July 2023. With a deep understanding of IT procurement and strategic vendor management in the pharmaceutical sector, Abdullah brings extensive expertise in aligning technology solutions with organizational needs. His focus is on fostering collaborative vendor relationships and securing value-driven IT investments for long-term impact. Before joining LEO Pharma, Abdullah gained valuable experience at Novo Nordisk, serving in roles such as Global Category Manager for IT Infrastructure & Consulting and Procurement Consultant over four years. There, he demonstrated strong skills in project management, data analytics, and process improvement while managing IT procurement strategies.

The Pop in Your Job:
"What drives me and what I love about my job is the opportunity to align technology solutions with organizational needs, fostering collaborative vendor relationships, and securing value-driven IT investments for long-term impact. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in IT procurement and strategic vendor management to make a meaningful difference in the pharmaceutical sector. Additionally, I enjoy the challenge of project management, data analytics, and process improvement, which allows me to continuously learn and grow in my field."

Marcus Schlenker is the Head of IT Contract & Vendor Management at Infineon Technologies AG. He is based in Munich, Germany, and since 2013 globally responsible for the contracts of the IT organization, including IT for manufacturing. In his current role he leads the contract negotiations and contract management for any kind of IT Software, Hardware, Cloud Services, Professional Services and Outsourcing. Marcus has more than 25 years of experience in IT and Telecommunications. Marcus’s expertise spans contract and vendor management, supplier relationships and procurement processes, leveraging his extensive background in strategic sourcing and business development. He brings a deep understanding of technology and supplier ecosystems, helping Infineon navigate the complexities of global IT contract landscape. During his professional career he held several leading positions in Partner Management at Nokia`s Systems Integration Business and in Product Management and Business Development at Siemens Communications. Marcus graduated from the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg and holds a diploma in electrical engineering.

The Pop in Your Job:
"Working with great people and building successful teams in an ever-changing technological and business environment is my every day motivation”

Paolo is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in IT sourcing and supplier management. Currently, he is the Head of Technology & Innovation Procurement at DFDS, where he leads the strategic procurement of IT solutions, drives innovation, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. His role encompasses strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations to deliver value and cost efficiencies. Previously, Paolo honed his expertise in category management and strategic sourcing through leadership roles at Nokia, IKEA, and Barclays.

The Pop In Your Job:
"Every working day is different in IT Procurement. I enjoy creating sourcing strategies, scanning the market, learning about new technologies, agreeing go-to-market approach with business partners, negotiating with suppliers and the feeling of achievement when a complex deal is finalized. But the part of my job that I like the most is the great opportunity to work with many skilled individuals and build good and long-lasting relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers. And lately I also love to pass on to younger colleagues what I have learned in several years of IT procurement work"

Luciana Ferreira is a Senior Manager for IT Contract Management at Infineon Technologies, where she oversees the strategic management of IT contracts and vendor relationships. With over seven years of experience at Infineon, Luciana has advanced through various roles, including IT Contract Manager and Trainee in the IT Contract & Vendor Management team, gaining extensive expertise in contract negotiation, compliance, and vendor collaboration. Before her tenure at Infineon, Luciana practiced law at Kawasaki Advogados Associados in São Paulo, Brazil, where she specialized in legal advisory and contract law.

Ikano Bank creates possibilities for better living by offering simple, fair, and affordable services, enabling a healthy economy for the many people and businesses. Its offer includes savings and loan products for consumers, sales support services for retailers, and leasing and factoring solutions for businesses. Ikano Bank operates in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the UK, Poland, Germany and Austria, and is a part of Ingka Group. Ikano Bank’s head office is located in Malmö, Sweden and the company is registered in Älmhult, Sweden where the business was once founded.

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 370.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) manages the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations. We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

LEO Pharma is a global company dedicated to advancing the standard of care for the benefit of people with skin conditions, their families and society. Founded in 1908 and majority owned by the LEO Foundation, LEO Pharma has devoted decades of research and development to advance the science of dermatology, and today, the company offers a wide range of therapies for all disease severities. LEO Pharma is headquartered in Denmark with a global team of 4,300 people, serving millions of patients across the world. In 2023, the company generated net sales of DKK 11.4 billion.

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 58,060 employees worldwide (end of September 2024) and generated revenue of about €15 billion in the 2024 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

We are a transport and logistics company providing the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods - more than 14,000 colleagues, all committed to transforming our business into a greener and more digitised operation. We are proud of our role as part of the critical infrastructure serving customers and communities across Europe and further afield. Movement is a natural part of who we are. From the first four companies that came together to found DFDS, to our activities today of travel and transport – we are all about moving. Moving people, moving goods, but also moving mindsets and new, important agendas.  We value diversity and inclusion and work every day to continuously create a space where everyone can realise their true potential - safely and confidently. We move with our customers and with our colleagues. We move forward; we move as one. We move for all to grow

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 58,060 employees worldwide (end of September 2024) and generated revenue of about €15 billion in the 2024 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).