Categories: Participants 2018

Dr Edeltraud Leibrock

Dr. Edeltraud Leibrock has many years of management, consulting, and technical expertise in innovation, transformation, and governance of IT and technology-driven organisations. She is a member of Comet Group’s Board of Directors since April 2022. Among others, Edeltraud has held  CIO/COO positions at Bayerische Landesbank and – as a Member of the Executive Board – at KfW Bankengruppe. Edeltraud is particularly interested in quantum computing, data integration, and sustainable finance.

 

Comet Group is a globally leading Swiss technology firm,  specializing in X-ray and vacuum technology. For more than 70 years, Comet has been developing and producing innovative high-tech components and systems.

Dr Edeltraud Leibrock

Dr. Edeltraud Leibrock has many years of management, consulting, and technical expertise in innovation, transformation, and governance of IT and technology-driven organisations. She is a member of Comet Group’s Board of Directors since April 2022. Among others, Edeltraud has held  CIO/COO positions at Bayerische Landesbank and – as a Member of the Executive Board – at KfW Bankengruppe. Edeltraud is particularly interested in quantum computing, data integration, and sustainable finance.

 

Comet Group is a globally leading Swiss technology firm,  specializing in X-ray and vacuum technology. For more than 70 years, Comet has been developing and producing innovative high-tech components and systems.

Volker Kratzenstein

Volker Kratzenstein is CIO Group IT Components at Volkswagen. Prior to this role, he was CIO of Bentley Motors in the UK and CTO of Volkswagen.

Volker Kratzenstein

Volker Kratzenstein is CIO Group IT Components at Volkswagen. Prior to this role, he was CIO of Bentley Motors in the UK and CTO of Volkswagen.

Andreas Miehle

Andreas Miehle has been CIO of Constantia Flexibles, a global manufacturer of flexible packaging, for over six years. Prior to that, he was CIO in the automotive environment for five years and project manager and interim manager for twenty years. Overall, Mr. Miehle looks back on more than thirty years of IT experience, with a focus on standardization, globalization and IT service management. In addition to various specialist qualifications and training, Mr. Miehle holds an MBA from Henley Business School.

Andreas Miehle

Andreas Miehle has been CIO of Constantia Flexibles, a global manufacturer of flexible packaging, for over six years. Prior to that, he was CIO in the automotive environment for five years and project manager and interim manager for twenty years. Overall, Mr. Miehle looks back on more than thirty years of IT experience, with a focus on standardization, globalization and IT service management. In addition to various specialist qualifications and training, Mr. Miehle holds an MBA from Henley Business School.

Ivan Jukic

Ivan Jukic was born in Heilbronn in 1971.

He completed his studies in production engineering at the Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, including an internship in Australia and his final thesis at BMW in Munich. In 1998 he started his professional career in SAP automotive consulting (pmc) with focus on JIT/JIS/BTO processes and IT systems. After further positions at international manufacturers of ME systems and supply chain solutions (including RedPrairie Inc.), he joined Mieschke Hofmann und Partner in 2008. There he led the Production team (SAP/ Shopfloor/ MES) and also played a trend-setting role in several international IT projects.

At the end of 2011, Ivan Jukic moved to Audi, where, among other things, he established a cross-site SAP Competence Center for Production and Logistics and was responsible for initial transformation programs on the IT side. For the past two years, he has been responsible for IT at the Neckarsulm site and deals with topics related to “digital factory transformation and sustainable innovation”. 

Ivan Jukic

Ivan Jukic was born in Heilbronn in 1971.

He completed his studies in production engineering at the Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, including an internship in Australia and his final thesis at BMW in Munich. In 1998 he started his professional career in SAP automotive consulting (pmc) with focus on JIT/JIS/BTO processes and IT systems. After further positions at international manufacturers of ME systems and supply chain solutions (including RedPrairie Inc.), he joined Mieschke Hofmann und Partner in 2008. There he led the Production team (SAP/ Shopfloor/ MES) and also played a trend-setting role in several international IT projects.

At the end of 2011, Ivan Jukic moved to Audi, where, among other things, he established a cross-site SAP Competence Center for Production and Logistics and was responsible for initial transformation programs on the IT side. For the past two years, he has been responsible for IT at the Neckarsulm site and deals with topics related to “digital factory transformation and sustainable innovation”. 

Uri Shavit

The Board of Directors of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) approved (Feb. 9, 17) the appointment of Uri Shavit as Senior VP, CIO and Head of Information Technology & Operations Department.

In his most recent position, Uri Shavit has served as project manager for the merger of Arab Israel Bank into Bank Leumi.  In the performance of this role, he handled all matters relating to information systems and working processes, including all aspects of banking activity, regulation and accounting.

Previously, Shavit served for 8 years as CEO of Leumi Capital Market Services, a company specializing in the provision of back office services in capital market domains.  In this capacity, he supervised the operation of provident funds, mutual funds, hedge funds and pension counseling services.  As CEO, Shavit managed 150 employees.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. was founded in September 1953. The TASE group, which consists of the stock exchange, the Nominee Company, the TASE Clearing House and the Derivatives Clearing House, provides local and international investors with trading and clearing in securities, including stocks, corporate bonds, government bonds, index-tracking products and derivatives. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is home to over 455 listed companies, with a total market value of approximately USD 230 billion, 664 corporate bonds and 695 ETFs.

Uri Shavit

The Board of Directors of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) approved (Feb. 9, 17) the appointment of Uri Shavit as Senior VP, CIO and Head of Information Technology & Operations Department.

In his most recent position, Uri Shavit has served as project manager for the merger of Arab Israel Bank into Bank Leumi.  In the performance of this role, he handled all matters relating to information systems and working processes, including all aspects of banking activity, regulation and accounting.

Previously, Shavit served for 8 years as CEO of Leumi Capital Market Services, a company specializing in the provision of back office services in capital market domains.  In this capacity, he supervised the operation of provident funds, mutual funds, hedge funds and pension counseling services.  As CEO, Shavit managed 150 employees.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. was founded in September 1953. The TASE group, which consists of the stock exchange, the Nominee Company, the TASE Clearing House and the Derivatives Clearing House, provides local and international investors with trading and clearing in securities, including stocks, corporate bonds, government bonds, index-tracking products and derivatives. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is home to over 455 listed companies, with a total market value of approximately USD 230 billion, 664 corporate bonds and 695 ETFs.

Ofer Cohen

Ofer Cohen about himself:

I am working in the biggest insurance Agency in Israel, which is part of “Migdal” insurance Group. I serve the Agency as CIO for the last five years and looking forward to my next position.

I have been serving in the position of CIO for the last 23 years and before the insurance Agency I had the honor to work in one of  the Prime Minister’s offices, on one of the biggest fuel company in Israel and in the area of mobile communication, all of them as CIO.

I see digital transformation in a very broad perspective and believes that it should influence and change the form of work and culture of the entire organization and not only it’s dialogue with the customer, and yet, it should not come at the expense of interpersonal relationships between people.

Through the Digital, a new language develops and there is an ability to create new products, and those who will not know to understand it simply will not survive.

I think Digital transformation is an existential necessity and not only another buzzword, but yet, what you are doing in this area should be measured in a business and economic ways.

I am very concerned about the quality of the data and about the ways to keep it safe and protected especially today when GDPR is knocking on the door. this is the reason why I see MDM (Master Data Management) and 360 view of all the entities in the organization also as a key topic.

Regulation is also a heavy, burdensome and budget-intensive issue and since its schedules are very strict many times it collides and interferes with the work plan and budget.

And a few words about management and leadership, I strongly believe that the key to personal and organizational success is a combination of strong management capabilities, a constructive leadership and a lot of emotional intelligence. I demand that each of my employees be a manager, a human being and a leader in his little piece of God.

 

Mivtach Simon is a corporation licensed as a pension insurance agency – under the full ownership of Migdal Insurance Company Ltd.

The company provides services in the management of pension, insurance and financial plans, as well as in other fields. Mivtach Simon, which works with most of the insurance companies and pension funds in Israel, handles an annual billing volume of about NIS 4 billion, and provides services to some 220,000 insured clients and 6,000 employers, organizations and companies, including some of the leaders in the Israeli economy. Our clients include Elbit Systems, Microsoft, Cellcom, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Amdocs, Super-Pharm, Visa-Cal, HOT, and many others.

Mivtach Simon integrates within its operational model the full range of its advantages as a large, strong, and stable company, with an ongoing commitment to providing personal, professional, and high quality service.

A number of client-focused divisions operate in the company: the business and marketing divisions, operating systems, professional staff in charge of information management and training, as well as divisions specializing in health insurance and finance.

Ofer Cohen

Ofer Cohen about himself:

I am working in the biggest insurance Agency in Israel, which is part of “Migdal” insurance Group. I serve the Agency as CIO for the last five years and looking forward to my next position.

I have been serving in the position of CIO for the last 23 years and before the insurance Agency I had the honor to work in one of  the Prime Minister’s offices, on one of the biggest fuel company in Israel and in the area of mobile communication, all of them as CIO.

I see digital transformation in a very broad perspective and believes that it should influence and change the form of work and culture of the entire organization and not only it’s dialogue with the customer, and yet, it should not come at the expense of interpersonal relationships between people.

Through the Digital, a new language develops and there is an ability to create new products, and those who will not know to understand it simply will not survive.

I think Digital transformation is an existential necessity and not only another buzzword, but yet, what you are doing in this area should be measured in a business and economic ways.

I am very concerned about the quality of the data and about the ways to keep it safe and protected especially today when GDPR is knocking on the door. this is the reason why I see MDM (Master Data Management) and 360 view of all the entities in the organization also as a key topic.

Regulation is also a heavy, burdensome and budget-intensive issue and since its schedules are very strict many times it collides and interferes with the work plan and budget.

And a few words about management and leadership, I strongly believe that the key to personal and organizational success is a combination of strong management capabilities, a constructive leadership and a lot of emotional intelligence. I demand that each of my employees be a manager, a human being and a leader in his little piece of God.

 

Mivtach Simon is a corporation licensed as a pension insurance agency – under the full ownership of Migdal Insurance Company Ltd.

The company provides services in the management of pension, insurance and financial plans, as well as in other fields. Mivtach Simon, which works with most of the insurance companies and pension funds in Israel, handles an annual billing volume of about NIS 4 billion, and provides services to some 220,000 insured clients and 6,000 employers, organizations and companies, including some of the leaders in the Israeli economy. Our clients include Elbit Systems, Microsoft, Cellcom, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Amdocs, Super-Pharm, Visa-Cal, HOT, and many others.

Mivtach Simon integrates within its operational model the full range of its advantages as a large, strong, and stable company, with an ongoing commitment to providing personal, professional, and high quality service.

A number of client-focused divisions operate in the company: the business and marketing divisions, operating systems, professional staff in charge of information management and training, as well as divisions specializing in health insurance and finance.

Amitabh Mishra

Amitabh is a senior technology executive with an exceptional passion for generating high-impact business outcomes.

“I effectively couple the capabilities of technology to customer needs, and build high-performance teams to get the job done. How do I do it? High-energy, inspiring, collaborative leader; possibility thinker; good listener; active promoter of teamwork, and constant learner.

Fortunately, my teams have always delivered during my 20+ years in engineering, technology, business transformation, project management, strategic planning, delivery management, customer management, operations and leadership. My teams pivot when needed, push through, push forward and finish strong. Always.

I’m currently a Chief Digital Officer at Vedanta Limited (market cap: US$45 Billion), where we’re bringing about benefits worth US$100 Million at three of Vedanta’s businesses with a turnover of US$4 Billion.

Earlier, I was the India CIO of GE Aviation, the world’s leading aircraft engine supplier. My team’s expertise in product development and business transformation drove strong top-line impact for the services business at GE Aviation, to the tune of US$50 Million.

Prior to joining GE, I worked at SAP AG in San Francisco, primarily in technology, product development and support, and account management. Earlier, I worked as a hardware engineer for Intel Corp. in Silicon Valley, helping design some of the most advanced microprocessors of the day.

I obtained my master’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University and executive education from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. I’ve served as Chief Ambassador at Toastmasters International, and am a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). Luckily, I’ve been featured on TV (San Francisco), in print (Economic Times, CIO Review, Enterprise IT World) and as a speaker at trade conferences (Nasscom India IoT, India CIO200, Enterprise IT World SME, GE Digital EVN, etc.).”

 

Vedanta Plc operates on the belief that its people are its core assets. The company consistently endeavours towards developing their potential to be their future leaders and key employees. The company currently operate in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland and Australia through various subsidiaries. It seeks to attract talent especially in mining, metallurgy, geology, smelting and sustainability for worldwide operations.

“Empowerment of the community requires a synergic satisfaction of human needs and our view is that a shared destiny approach will benefit the community and boost economic prosperity. With a business model of growth, constant value creation and improved operations, the company’s vision is focused towards sustainably satisfying the needs of all our stakeholders by engaging the community we operate in. We have adopted a positive attitude to make our Sustainable Development initiatives successful for all.”

Vedanta has completed 10 years as a London Stock Exchange listed company. In this decade Vedanta’s revenue has grown from $1289.5 million to $10.7 billion.

Amitabh Mishra

Amitabh is a senior technology executive with an exceptional passion for generating high-impact business outcomes.

“I effectively couple the capabilities of technology to customer needs, and build high-performance teams to get the job done. How do I do it? High-energy, inspiring, collaborative leader; possibility thinker; good listener; active promoter of teamwork, and constant learner.

Fortunately, my teams have always delivered during my 20+ years in engineering, technology, business transformation, project management, strategic planning, delivery management, customer management, operations and leadership. My teams pivot when needed, push through, push forward and finish strong. Always.

I’m currently a Chief Digital Officer at Vedanta Limited (market cap: US$45 Billion), where we’re bringing about benefits worth US$100 Million at three of Vedanta’s businesses with a turnover of US$4 Billion.

Earlier, I was the India CIO of GE Aviation, the world’s leading aircraft engine supplier. My team’s expertise in product development and business transformation drove strong top-line impact for the services business at GE Aviation, to the tune of US$50 Million.

Prior to joining GE, I worked at SAP AG in San Francisco, primarily in technology, product development and support, and account management. Earlier, I worked as a hardware engineer for Intel Corp. in Silicon Valley, helping design some of the most advanced microprocessors of the day.

I obtained my master’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University and executive education from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. I’ve served as Chief Ambassador at Toastmasters International, and am a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). Luckily, I’ve been featured on TV (San Francisco), in print (Economic Times, CIO Review, Enterprise IT World) and as a speaker at trade conferences (Nasscom India IoT, India CIO200, Enterprise IT World SME, GE Digital EVN, etc.).”

 

Vedanta Plc operates on the belief that its people are its core assets. The company consistently endeavours towards developing their potential to be their future leaders and key employees. The company currently operate in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland and Australia through various subsidiaries. It seeks to attract talent especially in mining, metallurgy, geology, smelting and sustainability for worldwide operations.

“Empowerment of the community requires a synergic satisfaction of human needs and our view is that a shared destiny approach will benefit the community and boost economic prosperity. With a business model of growth, constant value creation and improved operations, the company’s vision is focused towards sustainably satisfying the needs of all our stakeholders by engaging the community we operate in. We have adopted a positive attitude to make our Sustainable Development initiatives successful for all.”

Vedanta has completed 10 years as a London Stock Exchange listed company. In this decade Vedanta’s revenue has grown from $1289.5 million to $10.7 billion.

Mel Modeste Lalie

Mel Modeste Lalie is the Information System Manager at STA (African Telecommunication Society) in Côte d’Ivoire. IT Engineer, specialist in deployment and system administration. Mel Modeste LALIE to 12 years of professional life including three in development, integration and web administration and nine in the field of Telecommunications.

Having developed a good experience in team management and project management, he is a developer and activist on behalf of the NGO Akendewa, also general secretary  of the Ivory Coast IT Manager club and Facilitator Startup weekend, and so is at the heart of the emulation and development of the web industry in Côte d’Ivoire.

Attached to creating the conditions of accompaniment favorable to the acquisition of competences, and to the social development of the youth, it intervenes regularly in the frame of the development of the motivation and the mobilization of the students.

 

STA is a compagny of Tech Mahindra. Leader in integrating innovative telecommunications solutions in Africa, STA got 40 years of prestige and experience in telecommunications on the African continent. STA has always provided quality services, efficient installations, permanent maintenance and the guarantee of project management in the respect of the best costs and deadlines. On the other hand, the rich and varied experience of STA in Africa allows it to adjust its services according to the local context and to offer its partners effective and adapted advisory services.

Mel Modeste Lalie

Mel Modeste Lalie is the Information System Manager at STA (African Telecommunication Society) in Côte d’Ivoire. IT Engineer, specialist in deployment and system administration. Mel Modeste LALIE to 12 years of professional life including three in development, integration and web administration and nine in the field of Telecommunications.

Having developed a good experience in team management and project management, he is a developer and activist on behalf of the NGO Akendewa, also general secretary  of the Ivory Coast IT Manager club and Facilitator Startup weekend, and so is at the heart of the emulation and development of the web industry in Côte d’Ivoire.

Attached to creating the conditions of accompaniment favorable to the acquisition of competences, and to the social development of the youth, it intervenes regularly in the frame of the development of the motivation and the mobilization of the students.

 

STA is a compagny of Tech Mahindra. Leader in integrating innovative telecommunications solutions in Africa, STA got 40 years of prestige and experience in telecommunications on the African continent. STA has always provided quality services, efficient installations, permanent maintenance and the guarantee of project management in the respect of the best costs and deadlines. On the other hand, the rich and varied experience of STA in Africa allows it to adjust its services according to the local context and to offer its partners effective and adapted advisory services.

Dr Michael Müller-Wünsch

 

About Otto: It all began in 1949 with a hand-glued catalogue and 28 pairs of shoes – nowadays OTTO’s revenues total around 2.7 billion Euros (FY 2016/17), about 90 percent of which are online revenue share. As a pioneer OTTO started online business in 1995 already. The sheer diversity of a trend-setting assortment is astonishing – 2.2 million articles listed and 6,000 brands in the Fashion, Living and Multimedia segments make OTTO the one-stop shop that covers just about every wish. As member of the Otto Group we engage around 4,500 employees.

Dr Michael Müller-Wünsch

 

About Otto: It all began in 1949 with a hand-glued catalogue and 28 pairs of shoes – nowadays OTTO’s revenues total around 2.7 billion Euros (FY 2016/17), about 90 percent of which are online revenue share. As a pioneer OTTO started online business in 1995 already. The sheer diversity of a trend-setting assortment is astonishing – 2.2 million articles listed and 6,000 brands in the Fashion, Living and Multimedia segments make OTTO the one-stop shop that covers just about every wish. As member of the Otto Group we engage around 4,500 employees.

Lesiba Sebola

Lesiba Sebola is currently the IT Director for Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL). He is responsible for the overall information technology strategy planning and execution within the organisation. He has deep knowledge and extensive experience in various aspect of information technology including project management, policy development, software development, systems integration, technical solutions design and implementations.

Prior to joining BPL, Sebola worked for several organisations predominantly in the telecommunication industry, including Telkom, Vodacom and MTN. He also has industry expertise in management consulting, broadcasting, supply chain, financial services and academic sectors.

Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) is a Bidvest company and partner of the Panalpina ​Group for over 40 years. ​ BPL is one of the oldest and largest logistics companies in South Africa with extensive transport, warehousing, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions experience in all major industries. BPL has provided supply chain solutions to the local and international marketplace for over 108 years.

Lesiba Sebola

Lesiba Sebola is currently the IT Director for Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL). He is responsible for the overall information technology strategy planning and execution within the organisation. He has deep knowledge and extensive experience in various aspect of information technology including project management, policy development, software development, systems integration, technical solutions design and implementations.

Prior to joining BPL, Sebola worked for several organisations predominantly in the telecommunication industry, including Telkom, Vodacom and MTN. He also has industry expertise in management consulting, broadcasting, supply chain, financial services and academic sectors.

Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) is a Bidvest company and partner of the Panalpina ​Group for over 40 years. ​ BPL is one of the oldest and largest logistics companies in South Africa with extensive transport, warehousing, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions experience in all major industries. BPL has provided supply chain solutions to the local and international marketplace for over 108 years.