Our Speakers
Dr. Elouise Epstein is a digital futurist, author, and Partner at Kearney in San Francisco. For more than 25 years, she has advised companies on building modern, digital procurement and supply chain strategies. With dry humor, historical references, and a clear, direct voice, she regularly speaks about resilient supply chains, digital and AI transformation, and the future of business.
She has published four books, including “How to hack your supply chain, breaking today, building tomorrow“, and her analyses significantly shape the international discourse on digital procurement. She also produces the YouTube series “GenXer vs. GenAI” and co-hosts the weekly podcast DualSourced Discourse.
Lisa Madynski has been with BASF Coatings since 2020 and brings extensive experience in process design and system optimization within procurement.
As a Global Process Approver, she supported the global rollout of S/4HANA.
Today, in Procurement Indirect Excellence, she drives the automation and strategic advancement of procurement processes — with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and digital transformation — laying the foundation for future-ready, AI-enabled procurement structures.
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Robert Schmidt is Head of Strategic Procurement & Fleet | CCO at HWP Handwerkspartner GmbH.
After holding senior positions at Big B. Bauunternehmen, Deutsche Wohnen, and BUWOG, he is now responsible for building a centralized, digitized procurement organization for the entire HWP Group.
With his focus on efficiency, scalability, and value creation, he positions procurement as a true business enabler and growth driver. He relies on data-driven decision-making, modern technologies, and close partnerships with suppliers.
Matthias Lothes is a Senior Product Manager at Mercanis and has played a key role in shaping the company’s product strategy and development since its founding.
He drives the digital transformation of procurement by developing data-driven solutions that simplify processes and deliver real value.
Before taking on his current role, Matthias worked in Business Development at Mercanis and in project procurement at Novem Car Interior Design GmbH, experiences that reflect his unique combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and innovative spirit.
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At just 23 years old, Nina te Uhle has already set key milestones for the future of procurement at BASF Coatings.
Today, in Procurement Operations & Excellence, she drives the advancement of strategic and digital initiatives.
Her focus lies on optimizing procurement processes, implementing AI-powered solutions, and executing a future-oriented P2P roadmap.
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Philipp Eschenbach is VP Technology & AI at Mercanis with over 20 years of programming experience.
As VP Engineering at Berlin-based unicorn Uberall, Philipp scaled the tech team from 20 to over 100 developers, shaping one of Germany's fastest-growing start-ups.
Today, Philipp builds AI-powered procurement solutions at Mercanis.
Moritz Weiermann is COO and co-founder of Mercanis.
He built up the entire purchasing team at optilyz, gained extensive hands-on experience and was responsible for global operations at scoutbee.
With over ten years of experience, deep insight into the purchasing organisations of international corporations and a strong digital focus, he is considered an expert in the transformation of purchasing organisations.
Fabian Heinrich is CEO and co-founder of Mercanis.
Fabian founded Scoutbee and developed the company into a global market leader in supplier scouting with clients such as Siemens, Audi and Unilever.
With over ten years of experience in procurement, Fabian brings international experience from positions at Deloitte and Rocket Internet early digital, as well as in-depth industry knowledge of medium-sized companies and corporations.
