Leadership in Maritime & Logistics: Shaping the Future
24.4.2025 | LEADERSHIP DAY- Helsinki
Bringing together top industry leaders and innovators, this conference explores the evolving world of global trade and transportation. From M&A strategies to cutting-edge technology and sustainability, discover key challenges and opportunities driving the future of maritime and logistics.
LEADERSHIP IN MARITIME, MARINE AND LOGISTICS PROGRAMME
8.45 meeting at Kauppatori 9.00 Chartered Ferry to Suomenlinna
From Kauppatori, Helsinki City Centre, JT-Line Oy, M/S Amiraali
DRESS CODE BUSINESS FORMAL
9.20 ARRIVAL TO THE VENUE in Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
300 meters walk from the Tykistölahti pier to the venue Tenalji von Fersen
9.30 Registration
Location: TENALJI VON FERSEN, Fortress of Suomenlinna
9.50 Opening of the Leadership Day
ULLA KEINO
CEO, SeaFocus
Anchors' Opening Remarks
IRENE ROSBERG
Programme Director, Blue MBA, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
JAN PHILIP ECKMANN
Editor, Ropax Magazin, Germany
10.00 PANEL: Charting the Future: Leading Sustainability Strategies in Maritime, Marine and Logistics for Technology-Driven Investments ANCHOR IRENE ROSBERG
KAI WICKLUND
Managing Director, DHL Freight (Finland) Oy, Finland
MARKKU ERONEN
Senior Vice President, Global Logistics Operations, Metso, Finland
ANDRUS VAHER
ESG Lead, Tallink Grupp AS, Estonia
10.45 The Gateway Advantage: How Hong Kong Connects Global Supply Chains
CHRIS LO
Regional Director, Europe Central Asia and Israel
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
HKTDC, Germany
11.00 Update on Global GHG Reduction Measures in Shipping – Where are We After IMO MEPC 83?
EERO HOKKANEN
Alternate Permanent Representative of Finland to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Ministerial Adviser
Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland
11.15 How to Successfully Lead a M&A Transaction
MIKAEL LAINE
SVP Strategy, Member of Leadership Team
Cargotec Corporation, Finland
11.45 Redefining Business: Leveraging Mergers and Start-Up Momentum
GANGADHAR GUDE
CEO, Founder
ATAI, The Netherlands
12.00 COFFEE BREAK WITH SANDWICHES
"Death of Globalisation" Book signing to morning speakers by JOHN MANNERS-BELL
12.20 PANEL: Consolidations and Divestitures: Challenges and Opportunities, Navigating Amid M&A Waves and Start-Up Boom ANCHOR IRENE ROSBERG
GANGADHAR GUDE
CEO, Founder, ATAI, The Netherlands
LENA RIDSTRÖM
Group CEO, Triona Group, Sweden
MIKAEL LAINE
SVP Strategy, Member of the Leadership Team, Cargotec Corporation, Finland
Dr ROLF NEISE
Senior Advisor, SeaFocus, Germany
13.05 Bridging Nations by Breaking Ice: The status of Ice Pact Initiative April 2025
JUSSI LEHTINEN
Vice President, Sales and Projects
DNY Finland Oy
Helsinki Shipyard, Finland
13.20 PANEL: Global Disruptions: Leading Towards a Sustainable World through Geopolitical, Environmental and Technological Disruptions ANCHOR JAN PHILIP ECKMANN
NAPO RAMODIBEDI
Executive Chairman, Mendi Group of Companies, South Africa
HANNA KORVENPÄÄ
Managing Director, Kühne+Nagel, Finland, Vice Chairman, Logistics Committee, Confederation of Finnish Industries,
Member, Transport Committee in Finland Chamber of Commerce
Chairman, Port and Logistics Committee, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Finland
Professor JOHN MANNERS-BELL
Founder and CEO, the Foundation for Future Supply Chain
CEO, Ti, Honorary Visiting Professor, the London Metropolitan University’s Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law
Adviser, the World Economic Forum, United Kingdom
MARTIN ROOLVINK
Managing Director, Pronav Ship Management GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
14.15 PANEL: Leadership for a Sustainable World: Balancing Responsibility and Resilience in Maritime, Marine and Logistics ANCHOR JAN PHILIP ECKMANN
ANSIS ZELTINS
Chair European Sea Ports Association, ESPO,
CEO, Freeport of Riga Authority, Latvia
MATTIAS OTTOSSON
HSE Delivery Manager, Noble Corporation, USA
VILLE HAAPASAARI
CEO, Port of Helsinki, Finland
SIMON ROBSON
VP Global Marketing and Communications, ABB Marine and Ports, Finland
ELLA PARVIAINEN
Global Team Lead, Legal, Supply and Logistics, Neste Oyj, Finland
15.00 Closing Remarks
IRENE ROSBERG
Programme Director, Blue MBA, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
JAN PHILIP ECKMANN
Editor, Ropax Magazin, Germany
ULLA KEINO
CEO, SeaFocus, Finland
15.10 15 MIN WALK TO A LATE LUNCH 15.30 AT SUOMENLINNA BREWERY
"Death of Globalisation" Book signing to afternoon speakers by JOHN MANNERS-BELL
Death of Globalization / Speech
JOHN MANNERS-BELL
Professor, Chief Executive
Ti Transport Management, United Kingdom
Greetings from the Association of the Finnish Waterways
STAFFAN HERLIN
Chair, Association of the Finnish Waterways, Finland
Departure individually or as a group from Suomenlinna after the late lunch Ferries 16.58 or 17.38 Group tickets (HSL) by SeaFocus
CITY OF HELSINKI RECEPTION
By invitation only 18.30-19.30
CITY OF HELSINKI RECEPTION
City of Helsinki, Bocks' House, Empire Hall
Address: Aleksanterinkatu 20, 00100 Helsinki
20.00-23.30 EXECUTIVE DINNER
DRESS CODE BUSINESS FORMAL
Location: RESTAURANT SIPULI, Kanavaranta 7,00170 Helsinki
Three course dinner with a seating order, venue booked for only MBIW2025
Greetings
VILLE HAAPASAARI
CEO, Port of Helsinki
Chair, the Board of the Finnish Ports Association, Finland
Keynote
ANSIS ZELTINS
Chair, ESPO
CEO, the Freeport of Riga Authority, Riga, Latvia
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