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ICTF's International Credit Professionals Symposium in Europe
April 22-24, 2012
Concorde Opera Paris Hotel - Paris, France

"Global Credit Management Excellence, Expert Perspectives and Best Practices"

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SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMME

Sunday, April 22nd

18:30 - 19:30 Welcome Reception -
Welcome to Paris and The ICTF International Credit Professionals Symposium

Monday, April 23rd

8:00 - 8:30 Networking Breakfast and Coffee
8:30 ICTF Symposium Opening

8:30 - 9:30

 

 
Keynote Address:
Global Economic Forecast and Risk Outlook in Today's Extraordinarily Challenging Times

Keynote Speaker:
Ludovic Subran, Chief Economist at Euler Hermes - France

9:30 - 10:30

 The ICTF Best Practices and Ideas Exchange Forum:
Best-in-Class Global Credit, Collections and A/R Improvement Initiatives

The ICTF unique Best Practices and Ideas Exchange Forum features top international credit management pros, who will discuss actionable and innovative best-in-class strategies for maximum effect - from a credit risk management, automation, A/R management and liquidity standpoint. Benefit from the discussion as well as the collective knowledge and experience of your industry peers.


Discussion Leader:
Charles Mayhew, Director – Moreton Smith, UK

  • Transforming Credit, Accounts Receivable and Debt Management

    Learn how this leading multinational company initiated a worldwide award-winning programme that has resulted in a team-wide performance excellence culture, global alignment of the finance transaction processing functions, improved staff retention and ongoing performance excellence. Transformation successes include: Leading Financial Results, Improved Customer Satisfaction, Lean Information Management, effective Risk and Fraud Management and positioning the Credit Function as a key player in the overall corporate boat.

    Presenter: Johan (JC) Schoeman, Director Finance EMEA - Verizon, UK

 

10:30 - 11:00 #Networking Coffee Break/EXPO


 

 


11:00 - 12:00

 

 

 

The ICTF Best Practices and Ideas Exchange Forum:
Best-in-Class Global Credit, Collections and A/R Improvement Initiatives (continued)

  • The Parker Hannifin Case:
    Driving Cash Flow through Credit & Collections Reporting and Powerful Dashboards
    Hear how Parker Hannifin's credit deparment is defining key improvement opportunities and performance objectives, setting up key performance indicators and targets, and benchmarking to measure and increase credit and collection productivity, improve efficiency, and ultimately drive cash flow.

 Presenter: Klara Boor, Credit Manager EMEA - Parker Hannifin Europe, Switzerland

12:00 - 13:30

Networking Lunch/EXPO

13:30 - 14:30

The ICTF Best Practices and Ideas Exchange Forum:
Best-in-Class Global Credit, Collections and A/R Improvement Initiatives (continued)

  • Credit Management Organisation Models: Centralisation vs. Decentralisation
    This dynamic session will cover aspects to be considered when deciding how to set up an international credit management organisation and review what could determine the choice of adopting a centralised or a decentralised model. It will also discuss the implications of policies, ERP systems, job roles and career development.
Presenter: Alberto Bottoni, Group Treasury Corporate Finance Vice President - ABB Ltd., Switzerland

14:30 - 15:15

 

The EU 2011 Directive on Combating Late Payments in Commercial Transactions
A look at this key legislation for the credit management fraternity in Europe will examine its contents and substance, the drivers behind its introduction, implementing its requirements, the benefits it might deliver and the cynic's view of why it might fail.

Presenter: Philip King, Chief Executive - Institute of Credit Management, UK

15:15 - 15:45

Networking Coffee Break/EXPO

15:45 - 17:15


 

ICTF's 'Session With a Difference' - Stress Busters!
At a time of almost unparalleled difficulty in the global economy, the international credit practitioner is not immune from the stresses that inhibit good decision making, reduce productivity and promote absenteeism. This key session will educate delegates in how to introduce Stress Elimination Techniques in the workplace and benefit from them.

Presenter: John Gardner - G-SET (Gardner Stress Elimination Techniques), UK

19:00

Networking Dinner

Tuesday, April 24th                                                                                                           

8:30 - 9:00 Networking Breakfast and Coffee

9:00 - 10:15

 

 

Credit Management Workshop:
The Current Crisis and Fallout in the Eurozone - plan for all eventualities
The Eurozone and the wider EU continue to work against a background of global economic, political and natural disaster events that are, in every way, reshaping the world. This timely presentation will afford delegates the opportunity to delve into the ramifications from the unfolding political, economic and social events that will impact upon Credit Executives; followed by a Workshop that will equip delegates to plan for all eventualities.

Facilitator: Bill Dunlop, Managing Director - Tower Associates International Ltd., UK

10:15 - 10:45 Networking Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:15

The Eurozone Crisis - How Might it Impact Upon Your Customers
Having grappled with the political and economic situation, this presentation turns the commercial tables and focuses on your customers. How are they likely to react in the current crisis?

Presenter: John A. Smith, Client Relationship Director - Company Watch Ltd., UK

11:15 - 12:30

 

The ICTF Trade Creditors' Country Forum:
Trading in France, the Southern Mediterranean and North Africa
A panel of international credit practitioners and legal experts will examine important country specific credit, collections, risk mitigation and legal issues of doing business in France, Spain, Italy and North Africa - credit management perspectives, effective approaches and practical tips for selling on open account, enhancing your position as a trade creditor, collecting outstanding invoices and avoiding common and hidden pitfalls.

Presenters:
Jean-Claude Asfour, Director - Lead-Export, France

12:30

Symposium Adjourns


HOTEL                                                                                               

Hôtel Concorde Opéra Paris – 108 rue Saint Lazare – 75008 PARIS

Tél. 33(0)1 40 08 44 44

Room Rates:
€170 (single room; includes buffet breakfast and taxes)
€190 (double room or twin; includes buffet breakfast and taxes)

RESERVATION FORM (doc)
RESERVATION FORM (pdf)

Please FAX or EMAIL the RESERVATION FORM before April 1, 2012 to:

CONCORDE OPERA PARIS - Attention to: Mélanie Gillet

Email to: mgillet@concorde-hotels.com

Fax to: 33 (0) 1 40 0843 03

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Registration Fees:
ICTF Member Rate: $970
Non-Member First Time ICTF Event Attendee: $970
Non-Member Rate: $1190

REGISTER ONLINE or email ICTF at: info@ictfworld.org

 


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