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Beyond London

Beyond is back. It’s time for Finance+. 

This year’s edition of Pleo’s flagship event will allow finance and business professionals to explore a new and superior dimension for finance teams and their ways of working with the rest of the business.

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Meet the speakers

We’re inviting some industry leaders and big thinkers from all over the globe to shed light on the world of finance, and how we can all work towards business success. 

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Amna Zaidi FCA CMgr MCMI

Transformation Consultant

Simon Ritchie

Simon Ritchie

CEO & Founder - Blox Software

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Huiming Chen

CFO - Europe Commercial

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Becky Cawley-Hassall

Head of Finance - Saragossa

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Dame Laura Kenny

5x Olympic Champion

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Sir Jason Kenny

7x Olympic Champion, 3x World Champion, Men's Sprint Coach for Great Britain Cycling Team

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Jason Howlin

Director Technology & Sales Operations - Saragossa

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Jo Muncaster

Head of Finance - digiLab

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Edward Eden

VP Strategic Finance - TravelPerk

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Scott Sampson

Head of United Kingdom & Ireland - Personio

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James Chisham

VP Strategy & Product Management - NetSuite

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Matt Monette

Country Lead & Head of Expansion - Deel

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Ashley Bowling

VP, Commercial Solutions Business Development, Europe - Mastercard

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Magdalena Tulacz

Head of Finance - Paired

Jose Eluchans

CFO - Human Forest

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Mette Gade

CPO - Pleo

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Søren Lonning

CFO - Pleo

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James Keating

CMO - Pleo

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Ben Swails

VP of Sales - Pleo

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Craig Jackson

Director of Customer Success - Pleo

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Liz Sheldon

Head of Partnerships - Pleo

What’s on the agenda? 

13:00

The Beyond doors open

13:00 - 13:30

Registration and doors open at 1:00 pm. Once you're all set, you can grab some lunch, take a seat, and get ready for the first session.

 

13:30

Welcome to Beyond

13:30 - 13:40

Intro

We’ll kick off at 13:30 and spend the first 10 minutes of the day getting you up to speed with what you can expect in the upcoming sessions.
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13:40

Pleo Talks

13:40 - 14:25

Presentation

We’re kicking off the event with some insightful keynotes from various Pleo’ers. From the importance of removing the barriers between finance and the rest of the business, to how the Pleo product has been evolving. 

14:25

HSBC and Pleo: Redefining financial agility through treasury innovation

14:25 - 14:55

Presentation

A panel discussion on the evolving role of corporate treasury, featuring insights from Pleo and HSBC Innovation Banking. An exciting conversation about the future of cashflow management in a digital-first world.

14:55

Coffee break

14:55 - 15:15

Stage 1

Stage 2

15:15

Stage 1

Smarter spending company-wide

15:15 - 15:55

Panel discussion

Successful spend management includes the whole team. Hear how various departments can work together in harmony using Pleo for better collaboration and efficiency.

Stage 2

The strategic role of marketing spend

15:15 - 15:55

Fireside

Investing in marketing isn’t just for startups. This session will explore how collaborative financial strategies can enhance marketing efforts and drive growth.

16:05

Stage 1

Striking the balance between trust and control

16:05 - 16:45

Panel discussion

This panel will discuss the evolving concept of financial control, and why moving away from micromanagement and into a more democratic approach is a win-win situation. We’ll cover the pitfalls of traditional control, how digital transformation and AI can help democratise control.

Stage 2

Work it out: How to build a strong HR and Finance partnership

16:05 - 16:45

Fireside

We’re stronger together, you’ve heard the saying. In this session we’re diving into the people-related topics that keep businesses strong. From emotional intelligence to the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

16:45

Coffee break

16:45 - 17:00

17:00

Going beyond, together

17:00 - 17:40

Keynote

A captivating fireside chat exploring the essential themes of collaboration and teamwork with two extraordinary Olympians: Dame Laura Kenny, the most successful female cyclist in Olympic history, and Sir Jason Kenny, Great Britain’s most decorated Olympian. Discover their strategies for building effective team culture, fostering trust, and maintaining high morale, and learn how these principles can be applied both in sports and beyond.
17:40

And that's a wrap...

17:40 - 17:45

Presentation

We’re wrapping the day with some closing words. A huge thank you for joining us at Beyond 2024. We hope to see you next year…

17:45

Happy hour

17:45 - 18:30

Networking

Stick around and join us for drinks to celebrate another year of Beyond.

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Location

The Brewery
52 Chiswell St,
London EC1Y 4SA

What to expect from Beyond

For every stop of the roadshow, we have a jam-packed day planned for you. You’ll be joined by finance professionals from all around the country. It's an opportunity to network, connect, and get inspired.

“Attending Beyond last year was an incredibly enriching experience. It provided a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow CFOs, gain practical, hands-on insights, and actively participate in professional debates. I highly recommend Pleo Beyond for anyone looking to engage with leading financial minds.”

Martin Dalskov, Director of Finance at Podimo ApS

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Who we've partnered with

We’re lucky enough to work with some of the best finance leaders in the game. Here’s who we’ve got working behind the scenes for this year’s version of Beyond.