14.00 - 17.00 NOTE: This session is now at full capacity.
DESCRIPTION
At the Executive Summit in Amsterdam, join us for an exclusive masterclass designed for leaders navigating the complexities of quality and food safety in the digital age.
This session is tailored for executives seeking to lead their organizations through significant quality and food safety digital transformations.
19.00 - 22.00 - Capital C Restaurant
08.00 - 09.00
09.00 - 09.15
09.15 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION
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
SPEAKERS
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
10.30 - 11.00
11.00 - 12.00
DESCRIPTION
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
SPEAKERS
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
12.00 - 13.30
13.30 - 14.30
DESCRIPTION
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
SPEAKERS
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
14.30 - 15.00
15.00 - 16.00
DESCRIPTION
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
SPEAKERS
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
16.00 - 16.45
16.45 - 18.00