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Celebrating Two Years of Club Femmes: Advancing Gender Parity and Inclusive Leadership

Luciana Casado — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:53:47 +0000

Celebrating Two Years of Club Femmes: Advancing Gender Parity and Inclusive Leadership Luciana Casado

Page Executive France is proud to share highlights from the 2-year anniversary of Club Femmes du MEDEF 92 , a flagship initiative dedicated to advancing gender parity, inclusive leadership, and collaboration through concrete action and shared best practices.

This anniversary event brought together committed leaders, HR experts, and organisations to reflect on progress achieved and to continue accelerating change across leadership ecosystems.

Page Executive France’s Contribution

Page Executive France was honoured to contribute to this milestone event through the participation of Marlène Ribeiro, Managing Partner Europe at Page Executive, who represented Page Executive France as a speaker.

During her contribution, Marlène shared valuable insights on:

The responsibility of leadership in advancing gender parity
Inclusion as a strategic and cultural imperative
How organisations can translate commitments into measurable, long-term impact, notably through initiatives such as reverse mentoring

Speakers and Contributors

Speakers

The discussions were enriched by interventions from the following speakers:

Anne Guichard, Directrice Générale des Campus France – L’Oréal
Gwenaël Guillemot, Responsable du Département Industrie, Campus de Nanterre – CESI
Sandra Melki, VP Sustainability – Technip Energies
Marlène Ribeiro, Managing Partner Europe – Page Executive

Key Themes Explored

Throughout the event, discussions focused on several core topics:

Leadership accountability in driving gender parity
The power of collective intelligence and peer-to-peer exchange
Practical HR and leadership levers that deliver tangible results
Building inclusive, future-ready leadership ecosystems

The format encouraged active participation and reinforced the value of collaboration in addressing complex inclusion challenges.

A Shared Commitment to Lasting Impact

Events like the Club Femmes anniversary highlight the importance of collective dialogue, shared responsibility, and sustained leadership commitment. At Page Executive, we remain deeply engaged in supporting initiatives that foster diversity, inclusion, and responsible leadership at senior and executive levels.

Congratulations to Club Femmes du MEDEF 92 on two years of meaningful progress.
We look forward to continuing this important journey together.

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Private Equity’s Role in Retail and Hospitality: Key Takeaways from Our Exclusive Roundtable in Barcelona

Luciana Casado — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:35:56 +0000

Private Equity’s Role in Retail and Hospitality: Key Takeaways from Our Exclusive Roundtable in Barcelona Luciana Casado

Page Executive Spain is pleased to share the key insights from our exclusive roundtable exploring how private equity is transforming the retail and hospitality industries.

Hosted in Barcelona, this private breakfast session brought together leading executives, investors and founders to exchange views on the evolving investment landscape and the strategic levers driving growth across these two dynamic sectors.

The event opened with a warm welcome from Page Executive’s experts Cristina Ródenas, Regina Santamaria Serra, and Montse Pons, who set the tone for an engaging, forward-looking conversation.

The debate was moderated by Francesco Crovace, Managing Director at BlueBull Partners, and featured an exceptional panel of industry leaders:

Marc Calabia, CEO, Pronovias Group (Bain Capital and MV Credit)
Albert Montesinos, Co-Founder & CEO, wecamp (MERIDIA CAPITAL PRIVATE EQUITY I, SCR SA)
Samuel Pérez-Calvo Vives, Investment Director, Miura Partners
Montse Rius, Managing Director of Finance, Corporate Development & ESG, Hotel Investment Partners (HIP)
Humbert Sasplugas Mateu, Co-Founder & CEO, PDPAOLA Jewelry

Together, they shared diverse perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of retail and hospitality, with a particular focus on:

Investment strategies driving long-term value creation
The pivotal role of private equity in scaling and professionalising businesses
How leadership influences investor confidence and accelerates sustainable growth
The evolving expectations around governance, ESG and transparency

From consumer behaviour shifts to operational resilience and global expansion strategies, the discussion highlighted how private equity continues to play a crucial role in redefining these sectors.

A warm thank you to all participants for their contributions and insights, which made this debate both enriching and forward-thinking. We look forward to continuing the conversation and supporting innovation and leadership within the retail and hospitality ecosystem.

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Navigating Salary Transparency in Pharma: Insights from Our Madrid Roundtable

Luciana Casado — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:36:03 +0000

Navigating Salary Transparency in Pharma: Insights from Our Madrid Roundtable Luciana Casado

Page Executive Spain recently hosted an insightful breakfast session at our Madrid office, bringing together senior leaders from the pharmaceutical sector to explore the practical implications of Spain’s new Salary Transparency Law.

Organised by María Cerezo, Associate Partner at Page Executive Spain, the roundtable featured expert contributions from Luis Carlos Moya, Partner in Compensation & Benefits at Deloitte Legal. Luis Carlos Moya provided strategic guidance on how organisations can proactively adapt to the regulation, turning compliance into an opportunity for positive organisational transformation.

Throughout the session, participants examined the key dimensions of the new legislation and how it will shape compensation strategies across the industry. The discussion focused on:

Strategic approaches to regulatory compliance
Designing effective pay bands and compensation frameworks
Mitigating legal, reputational and organisational risks
Identifying and addressing real-world pay discrepancies
Communicating transparency internally and externally

Thank you to all participants for contributing to a rich, forward-looking dialogue. At Page Executive, we remain committed to creating spaces for reflection and exchange on the topics that are reshaping leadership and organisational excellence across Europe.

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Strategic Reflections Between Spain and Italy in Healthcare & Life Sciences

Luciana Casado — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:25:58 +0000

Strategic Reflections Between Spain and Italy in Healthcare & Life Sciences Luciana Casado

Page Executive hosted an exclusive roundtable at the Barcelona & Madrid Health Hub, bringing together senior leaders from the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors with active operations across Spain and Italy. The session provided a unique platform for international dialogue, strategic reflection and collaborative learning between two highly complementary markets.

Moderated by Andrea Sileo, Senior Partner at Page Executive Spain, the debate explored real-world experiences in internationalization, cross-border investment, and leadership development, all critical elements influencing the growth trajectory of Healthcare & Life Sciences organisations operating in both countries.

We were honoured to welcome an exceptional panel of leaders who shared valuable insights drawn from their operational and strategic experience:

Marta Barbáchano Sánchez – Zambon
Giuseppe Chiericatti – Chiesi España & Portugal
Esther Mosquera Gómez, PhD, MBA – FAES FARMA
Olga Insua – Ferrer

Our roundtable also benefited from an institutional opening delivered by Luca Fava, Consul General of Italy in Barcelona, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona (CCIB), reinforcing the importance of bilateral cooperation and shared economic priorities between Spain and Italy.

Throughout the discussion, participants exchanged perspectives on:

Expanding operations across both markets
Managing cultural and organisational nuances in cross-border teams
Strengthening investor and stakeholder confidence
Accelerating talent development in highly specialised sectors
Building sustainable and globally competitive healthcare organisations

A heartfelt thank you to all attendees for enriching the conversation with their experience, strategic thinking and openness to dialogue. Your contributions helped shape a morning of meaningful networking and cross-border insight sharing.

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120+ Murcia Leaders Discuss the Future of Talent Management

Luciana Casado — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:12:16 +0000

120+ Murcia Leaders Discuss the Future of Talent Management Luciana Casado

Page Executive was pleased to collaborate with PwC Región de Murcia, ADIMUR (Asociación de Directivos de la Región de Murcia) and Dirección Humana de la Región de Murcia in an event that brought together more than 120 senior executives to explore today’s most pressing challenges in talent and people management.

Across the session, speakers and participants highlighted the urgency for organisations to place people at the centre of corporate strategy, particularly amid accelerating digital transformation and shifting employee expectations.

A core theme was the human transformation required to successfully adopt AI. Leaders emphasised that while technology is evolving rapidly, its impact depends on equipping teams with the mindset, skills and cultural readiness to work confidently and collaboratively with intelligent tools.

Another key topic was the growing relevance of T shaped leadership in HR, a model that blends deep psychological understanding, organisational design expertise and data driven decision making. This hybrid capability is increasingly crucial for designing workplaces where performance, well being and continuous learning coexist.

The conversation also addressed:

Absenteeism as a symptom of disengagement, requiring proactive diagnosis and supportive people policies
The need to embrace intergenerational diversity, with four generations currently coexisting in the workplace
The importance of ecosystem collaboration between HR leaders, professional associations, specialised consultancies and executive search partners

A warm thank you to all speakers – Nataly Ramos López, Antonio López, Elena Gil Ortega and Raul Fernandez – for contributing expertise and perspective to such a meaningful dialogue.

A special highlight to Mara Casillas Baldrés, Associate Partner at Page Executive, for her insightful contribution during the session.

Page Executive is committed to continuing this conversation and supporting leadership teams as they design the next era of talent management.

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Motherhood & Career: Navigating Ambition and Care

Luciana Casado — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:02:20 +0000

Motherhood & Career: Navigating Ambition and Care Luciana Casado

At Page Executive, we are proud to have contributed to a powerful and necessary conversation on the intersection of motherhood and professional ambition.

On February 10th, ESADE Alumni Women Empowerment Club, Juno House and Mom’s in Co hosted the session “Motherhood & Career: How to Navigate Between Ambition and Care”, bringing together leaders committed to driving meaningful change within organisations.

Cristina Ródenas, Senior Partner at Page Executive Spain, joined the panel to share her perspective on how motherhood influences career trajectories and the organisational levers required to support, retain, and accelerate female talent.

The discussion underscored a critical truth: while progress continues and access to leadership roles for women is growing, motherhood remains a defining moment in a woman's career—one that is often under supported, insufficiently visible, and shaped by persistent biases. These barriers frequently lead to a silent leakage of female talent, with direct consequences for both women and business performance.

The session aimed to bring visibility, data and practical tools to help companies, universities, and women themselves reimagine career pathways. With 100% attendance and an exceptional NPS score of 92, it stands as one of the most successful recent gatherings addressing this vital topic.

The panel brought together an inspiring group of leaders:

Cristina Ródenas, Senior Partner, Page Executive
Eugenia Bieto, first and former General Manager at ESADE
Anna Boldú, Co‑founder & CEO, Platanomelón
Laura Sagnier, researcher and leading speaker on women’s challenges, with a focus on motherhood and career

The discussion was moderated by Agustina Palmieri, Co‑founder & CEO of Mom’s in Co.

At Page Executive, we remain committed to elevating conversations that help shape more inclusive leadership models and support women at every stage of their professional journey.

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Business Talks 2025: Key Insights Shaping the Future of Organisations

Luciana Casado — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:35:56 +0000

Business Talks 2025: Key Insights Shaping the Future of Organisations Luciana Casado

Business Talks 2025, organised by PageGroup Spain, brought together senior leaders, innovators, and industry experts for a full morning of forward thinking dialogue. Hosted in Barcelona, the event explored the key trends redefining how organisations operate, grow, and lead in an increasingly complex environment.

The session opened with an energetic keynote by Sergi Ramo, CEO of groWZ Consultants, titled “The New Era of Sales: When AI Works in Your Favour.” His session offered a compelling deep dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial strategy, transforming client engagement, and enabling companies to achieve more personalised and efficient sales performance.

The conversation then shifted to one of the most urgent topics for businesses today: sustainability.

A high level roundtable on “Sustainability: Opportunity or Challenge?” brought together diverse leaders:

Inka Guixà Fisas, La Farga
Elena Rico, IMPACT Partners
Alba Cabañas, SustainThinking
Josep M. (Pep) Martorell Rodon, Barcelona Supercomputing Center

The debate was expertly moderated by Raimon Puigjaner (Roots for Sustainability / B Lab Spain), who guided the discussion through the evolving ESG landscape, the balance between regulatory pressure and opportunity, and the strategic decisions companies must make to embed sustainability as a growth driver.

The morning concluded with an inspiring fireside chat featuring Carolina Martinoli, CEO of Vueling Airlines, in conversation with Iñigo Gallo of IESE Business School. Their exchange provided invaluable reflections on leadership through transformation, the future of the aviation industry, and what it takes to lead with clarity and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and driving new perspectives on leadership, innovation, and organisational excellence.

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Femmes@ Numérique: Driving Gender Parity in the Digital and Technology Sectors

Luciana Casado — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:05:23 +0000

Femmes@ Numérique: Driving Gender Parity in the Digital and Technology Sectors Luciana Casado

Page Executive had the privilege of joining Femmes@Numérique, France’s leading national collective committed to increasing the presence of women in digital and technology professions.

Femmes@Numérique brings together public institutions, private companies and a network of more than 40 associations to accelerate gender parity across all digital fields. As both a nationwide association working on awareness and education campaigns and a foundation under the Fondation de France that funds high impact initiatives, the organisation plays a decisive role in shaping a more inclusive digital economy.

During this gathering, partners and member companies exchanged best practices for attracting, developing and retaining women in technology careers, an essential step toward the organisation’s shared goal of achieving parity by 2030.
In this moment of collaboration on the essential topic of gender balanced executive committees, Marlene Ribeiro, Continental

Europe’s Managing Partner, shared Page Executive’s commitment to advancing parity, including our concrete initiatives such as the reverse mentoring programme involving the entire PageGroup France Executive Committee.

Marlene strongly believes that leaders have a defining role in driving diversity forward. An executive search firm is not merely an observer; we are an active participant in shaping the leadership landscape of tomorrow.

Insights From the Best Practices Club

This session marked the second edition of the Best Practices Club, a unique forum dedicated to Femmes@Numérique’s donors and members. The objective is simple yet powerful: to decode and share effective HR levers that help companies feminise their digital roles.
For this edition, participants took on an active role, collectively exploring and challenging approaches that deliver measurable impact.

Each participant offered insights on successful policies implemented within their organisation and in exchange received tailored advice from another member of the community. This collaborative spirit perfectly captures Femmes@Numérique’s philosophy: feminising the digital sector is not an exact science; collective intelligence is our most powerful tool.

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Reflecting on the ELITE M&A Workshop – Milan, 14 January 2026

Luciana Casado — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:23:18 +0000

Reflecting on the ELITE M&A Workshop – Milan, 14 January 2026 Luciana Casado

Page Executive Italy joined the ELITE community at Borsa Italiana for a full day dedicated to understanding how M&A continues to reshape growth strategies for companies in Italy and internationally. The event opened with insights from Mauro Iacobuzio (ELITE, Euronext Group), who outlined current market dynamics and strategic perspectives for 2026.

The Page Executive session was led by Simonetta Saprio, Senior Partner, and Lorenzo Vescuso, Associate Partner, who focused on a critical message: successful acquisitions are built on people, culture and organisational cohesion, not only on financials.

They highlighted how integration represents a strategic lever, and that when leadership, behaviours and processes are aligned, post merger integration becomes a source of long term competitive advantage.

Key Highlights from the Workshop (in brief)

A macro view on 2025–26 M&A trends by Equita Mid Cap Advisory
Practical guidance on M&A readiness from BIP Corporate Finance
Real world experiences from entrepreneurs and advisors navigating recent transactions
Perspectives on the evolving role of Family Offices in the post deal phase
Fiscal insights on Tax Strategy & M&A shared by Biscozzi Nobili & Partners

Page Executive’s Perspective

M&A transactions may be closed through financial negotiation, but long term value is unlocked through culture, leadership and organisational alignment.

At Page Executive, we are committed to supporting organisations as they navigate the human side of transformation, ensuring that talent, governance and culture become enablers of strategic growth.

We are proud to have contributed to such a high level discussion within the ELITE Community and look forward to continuing our collaboration with leaders shaping Italy’s corporate landscape.

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AI, Work & the Future of Talent: Insights from the Università Cattolica Round Table

Luciana Casado — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:46:08 +0000

AI, Work & the Future of Talent: Insights from the Università Cattolica Round Table Luciana Casado

Page Executive was proud to contribute to an important discussion on artificial intelligence, work, and the evolution of talent selection at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Piacenza.

Partner Andrea Policardi joined industry leaders, academics, students, and investors for a round table focused on the impacts of AI on the labour market; from risks and limitations to the extraordinary opportunities emerging technologies offer.

The event was organised in collaboration with Gruppo Libertà, sponsored by Confindustria Piacenza, and expertly moderated by Elena Tambini. Special thanks go to Riccardo Delfanti, MBA, for the invitation.

Understanding AI’s Impact on Work

During the session, Andrea highlighted one of today’s paradoxical phenomena:
While many industries face talent shortages, digital and technology sectors are experiencing an excess supply of labour.

This shift places enormous pressure on organisations during the selection phase:

In the selection phase, the analysis of information is the most complicated aspect to manage; This is why algorithms are used.

Andrea Policardi, Partner, Page Executive

AI is helping companies manage an overwhelming volume of information, but it also requires careful governance to ensure fairness, accuracy, and transparency.

A Multi Perspective Panel

The round table brought together leading voices from executive search, HR, corporate leadership, and industry education.

Each contributed insights on how organisations are adapting, balancing human judgement with technological tools, and preparing their people for a future where AI augments, not replaces, talent decisions.

Key Themes from the Discussion:

AI is transforming talent acquisition, especially in sectors flooded with applications.
Human oversight remains essential to interpret data and evaluate leadership potential.
Organisations must build capabilities that combine technology, strategy, and human insight.
Education systems and companies must work together to prepare the workforce for new skills and roles.
Collaboration between academia, industry, and business networks is more important than ever.

A Forward Looking Forum

The event, supported by such partners as Gas Sales Energia, Nordmeccanica, Consorzio Agrario Terrepadane, and Schiatti Class S.r.l., reinforced the importance of ongoing dialogue between organisations, academia, and the next generation of professionals.

Page Executive is committed to engaging in these conversations and supporting leaders as they navigate the evolving intersection of technology, talent, and organisational strategy.

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Page Executive at LUMSA University: Shaping the Next Generation of Talent Experts

Luciana Casado — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:12:38 +0000

Page Executive at LUMSA University: Shaping the Next Generation of Talent Experts Luciana Casado

Page Executive had the honour of contributing to academic excellence at Università LUMSA, participating in the international course Methods and Techniques of Selection and Assessment of Human Resources.

Our Partner Ilaria Di Noi was invited as a guest speaker to share real world insights from the world of executive search, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and the practical realities of assessing and selecting top leadership talent.

A warm thank‑you goes to Barbara Bertolucci for the invitation and the warm welcome, and to LUMSA for continuing to foster dialogue between academia and industry.

A Conversation at the Intersection of Academia and Executive Search

At Page Executive, we believe that knowledge exchange is essential to advancing our profession.

During the session, Ilaria introduced students to:
the evolving landscape of executive search,
the increasing complexity of talent acquisition at senior levels,
and the capabilities that define successful recruiters in today’s market.

Her contribution offered a firsthand look at how leadership roles are assessed, how organisations navigate a competitive talent environment, and why human insight and rigorous methodology remain essential to decision making.

Preparing Future Leaders in HR and Organisational Psychology

The session formed part of the international programme within LUMSA’s Human Sciences Department – Work Psychology and Organisational Well Being.

This academic context provided fertile ground for a rich exchange of ideas on:

assessment methodologies
leadership potential
candidate evaluation
and the importance of ethical, human centred recruitment practices.

Engaging with future HR and organisational psychology professionals is always inspiring and contributes to building a stronger, more informed talent ecosystem for the future.

At Page Executive, we remain committed to supporting learning, sharing expertise, and contributing to the development of the next generation of HR and talent experts.

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Page Executive at the ANDAF National Forum 2025

Luciana Casado — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:05:26 +0000

Page Executive at the ANDAF National Forum 2025 Luciana Casado

The ANDAF National Forum 2025 brought together senior leaders from Italy's finance, risk, and planning communities to discuss the evolving role of the Controller and the strategic skills required for the future of Planning & Control.

Moderated by Gustavo Troisi, Vice President of ANDAF, the event created a high level platform for dialogue between academia, industry, and the CFO community.

Executives from major organisations such as Enel, Poste Italiane, Leonardo, Edison, A2A, Ferrero, and Fincantieri contributed to the discussions, sharing their perspectives on transformation, risk, sustainability, and the evolution of Planning & Control.

Key Themes of the Forum (in brief):

The evolving role of the Controller: a shift toward broader strategic responsibility and cross functional influence.
Budgeting and financial control: new approaches to planning and performance management.
Risk integration: closer alignment between risk management and Planning & Control.
Sustainability: its growing weight in corporate strategy and reporting.

Page Executive’s Contribution

Giorgia Arena, Partner at Page Executive, joined the final session dedicated to the professional and organisational evolution of finance roles.

She shared our perspective on:

the high skills profile now expected of Controllers and CFOs,
the increasing emphasis on leadership, communication, and strategic partnership,
and the need for finance professionals to drive transformation while staying anchored in strong analytical capabilities.

Thank you to ANDAF and all participants for an insightful and high energy forum dedicated to shaping the future of the AFC profession.

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Page Executive at “The Future Suite”: Exploring the Future of Leadership, Technology and Marketing

Luciana Casado — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:29:01 +0000

Page Executive at “The Future Suite”: Exploring the Future of Leadership, Technology and Marketing Luciana Casado

Page Executive had the honour of contributing to “The Future Suite”, an event format conceived and organised by EY and Adobe.

The gathering brought together senior leaders from the worlds of marketing and technology, diving into how the CMO and CIO roles continue to evolve, influence one another, and shape organisational transformation.

Technology, Marketing, and the Evolution of Leadership

As part of the speaker line up, I dedicated my session to the skills and attributes that define modern leadership: the capabilities organisations seek in today’s market and the qualities I evaluate daily in senior candidates.

Across discussions, a shared insight emerged: The leaders of the future are those who combine strategic vision, technological fluency, and human centred decision making. This blend is becoming essential as marketing and technology converge more rapidly than ever before.

A Grateful Collaboration

Events of such calibre rely on exceptional collaboration, and this one was no exception.

A sincere thank you goes to:

EY, especially Luca Grivet Foiaia, Giacomo Giacopelli, and Marco Storti
Adobe, with special thanks to Eva Adina Maria Mengoli
Fellow speakers, Giuliano Cini and Umberto Bottesini, for their insightful contributions, as well as to the distinguished panelists whose perspectives enriched the conversation.
Giulia Piscina for her skilled moderation and ability to connect themes, voices, and ideas seamlessly.

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FP&A Board Munich 2025: Creating Your Transformation Map

Luciana Casado — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:21:29 +0000

FP&A Board Munich 2025: Creating Your Transformation Map Luciana Casado

On November 2025, Page Executive was proud to partner once again with the FP&A Board, hosted in Munich together with Larysa Melnychuk, FP&A Board Founder & CEO, IWG, and Planful.

This gathering marked a milestone: the 167th global FP&A Board event supported by Page Executive as an official partner of the FP&A Trends Group.

After a successful board meeting in Zurich, the Munich chapter brought its own focus to the table: “Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model.”

The event united senior finance leaders and transformation experts to explore how today’s finance functions can evolve, innovate, and prepare for a future shaped by intelligent technologies and human centric leadership.

A Collaborative Evening in Munich

Throughout the coffee break, dinner sessions, and workshop discussions, Thomas Geis, Partner, and Stephan Siebens, Associate Principal, had the opportunity to engage deeply with finance executives on a key theme increasingly shaping organisational strategy: the evolving role of AI in Finance and how people, culture, and capability shape its real world impact.

Representing Page Executive at the event, Thomas and Stephan contributed to conversations around:

How people & culture underpin transformation
Why maturity models must include human capability
How leadership influences value creation in next generation FP&A teams

Insights From the Stage

Page Executive was delighted to welcome two exceptional speakers, whose expertise grounded the sessions in practical, strategic guidance:

Tanja Schlesinger, VP OneSource, DB Regio AG
Frank Paule, Finance Director Germany & CEE, Kantar GmbH

The Momentum of FP&A

The FP&A Board continues to be one of the most influential communities shaping the future of finance. With each event, its global reach grows — and so does the conversation around innovation, leadership, and the capability requirements of tomorrow’s finance organisations.

We are proud to be part of this journey through our longstanding partnership with the FP&A Trends Group.

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Women in Leadership 2025: Diversity, Belonging & the Future of Equality

Luciana Casado — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:52:14 +0000

Women in Leadership 2025: Diversity, Belonging & the Future of Equality Luciana Casado

At the recent FidAR Frauen in die Aufsichtsräte e.V. Hanse Event, hosted at the PageGroup Hamburg office, Page Executive was proud to welcome an inspiring community of leaders committed to advancing equality in corporate governance.

The evening was framed by a powerful quote shared in the keynote presentation by Isabelle Gardt, Managing Director, CMO and initiator of OMR 5050: “Diversity means being invited to the party. Inclusion means being asked to dance. And belonging means choosing the music you want to dance to.”

An Evening Dedicated to “Quo vadis Equality”

Under the guidance of Julia Goldt, Associate Partner at Page Executive Germany, our Hamburg office became a space for reflection, dialogue, and shared ambition. As hosts, we were honoured to bring together extraordinary women – and men – who are actively shaping the future of leadership.

The atmosphere was defined by openness, curiosity, and powerful exchange. Conversations flowed from personal experiences to systemic challenges, from the need for representation to the impact of inclusive leadership. Laughter, inspiration, and genuine connection made the evening unforgettable.

The Message That Resonated

Across discussions, one truth stood out: If we manage to bring this energy, conviction, and collaboration into the boardrooms of this country – if supervisory boards across the world include more women– our organisations and societies can only grow stronger.

The FidAR event reaffirmed the importance of collective commitment:

empowering women,
shaping inclusive cultures,
and championing equality at every level of leadership.

This mission is central to Page Executive’s work — and it was deeply motivating to see it come to life so vividly throughout the evening.

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LeadershipNext Academy 2025: An Evening on Sustainable Leadership & Career Growth

Luciana Casado — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:01:40 +0000

LeadershipNext Academy 2025: An Evening on Sustainable Leadership & Career Growth Luciana Casado

On May 8, 2025, Page Executive was delighted to participate in the Wine & Cheese Evening hosted by the LeadershipNext Academy in Düsseldorf.

Representing Page Executive, Caroline Gellrich-van Brakel (Head of Page Executive Germany & Austria) and Daniel Knott (Associate Partner at Page Executive Germany) joined a room filled with leaders, talents, and innovators for an inspiring exchange on career management, sustainable leadership, and purposeful networking.

A Highlight: “From Trainee to CEO – My Path to Sustainable Leadership”

The keynote of the evening came from Alexander von Maillot, CEO of Nestlé Germany, who shared a candid and personal reflection on his career journey, from trainee to top executive.

His insights into responsible leadership, long‑term thinking, and personal growth resonated strongly with participants and set the tone for an open and meaningful dialogue.

A Well Curated Event

A special thank you goes to Sabine Hansen and the LeadershipNext Academy team for creating an atmosphere that encouraged genuine exchange and connection.

The conversations that unfolded after the keynote were just as valuable: insightful, authentic, and rich in new perspectives.

Key Takeaways

Sustainable leadership requires self reflection, responsibility, and authenticity.
Career management remains a dynamic, lifelong journey, shaped by adaptability and openness.
High quality networking continues to be one of the strongest drivers of professional development.
Events like these unlock new perspectives, contacts, and inspirations for personal and leadership growth.

Looking Ahead

The evening left us with valuable impulses, meaningful conversations, and new connections that will continue to shape our work at Page Executive.

We look forward to future collaborations with LeadershipNext Academy and to more opportunities to engage with leaders who are shaping the future of work.

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FOM University Visit 2025: When Academic Insights Meet Real World Recruiting

Luciana Casado — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:36:53 +0000

FOM University Visit 2025: When Academic Insights Meet Real World Recruiting Luciana Casado

Page Executive and PageGroup were delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Anja Seng and the Master's students of the FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management to our Düsseldorf office.

The visit formed part of their programme on Employer Branding, Personalmarketing & Recruiting and offered a unique opportunity to experience recruiting and personnel consulting in practice.

Representing Page Executive, Daniel Knott, Associate Partner, hosted the group for an interactive afternoon of learning, exchange, and behind‑the‑scenes insights.

Personnel Consulting as a Way of Recruiting

Under this guiding theme, the session provided a practical look into how modern recruitment consulting works across Page Executive, Michael Page, Page Personnel, Page Contracting, and Page Outsourcing.

Key topics included:

How personnel consulting works in practice
The value it creates for companies and talent
What a personnel consultant’s day actually looks like

Students brought thoughtful questions, sparked dynamic discussions, and explored how employer branding and recruiting concepts translate into real organisational environments.

Experiencing PageGroup from the Inside

To round off the session, the group enjoyed a guided office tour, complete with an introduction to the benefits, culture, and development opportunities that shape PageGroup as an employer.

Experiencing “Employer Branding live” offered an authentic insight into our workplace and the people behind our brands.

Key Takeaways

Personnel consulting combines market expertise, people insight, and advisory excellence.
Strong employer branding is lived, not just communicated.
Networking remains one of the most valuable assets in the recruiting industry.
Exchanges between academia and business create mutual learning and inspiration.

Looking Ahead

We sincerely thank FOM University and Prof. Dr. Anja Seng for visiting us. The conversations, enthusiasm, and curiosity enriched our day and reinforced how important it is to build bridges between theory and practice.

A special thank you also goes to Kim Baceu for the excellent preparation and on site support.

We look forward to future encounters and continued collaboration.

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she.innovates Düsseldorf 2025: Innovation menschlich gedacht

Luciana Casado — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:42:06 +0000

she.innovates Düsseldorf 2025: Innovation menschlich gedacht Luciana Casado

On 30 October 2025, Page Executive Germany once again co hosted she.innovates together with sheconomy. The event brought together an exceptional panel of leaders from business, academia, and industry to explore a topic that shaped the entire evening: social innovation and the central role of people in driving meaningful change.

The message was clear and echoed throughout the night: “Mensch und Innovation gehören zusammen.” Technology matters; but it cannot replace community, connection, or human exchange. Repeatedly, the panel returned to a shared motto: Back to the roots.

A warm welcome from Page Executive

Caroline Gellrich‑van Brakel, Senior Partner & Head of Page Executive Germany & Austria, opened the evening by highlighting the importance of diversity and shared values in innovation. “We should not only look at artificial intelligence,” she noted. “For me, Organic Intelligence is just as essential.”

Hermann Sporrer, Co‑Founder and Managing Director of sheconomy, reinforced this spirit of collaboration: “We want to make women in innovation visible; and for that, we need partners who think alike. That’s why our cooperation with Page Executive is so valuable.”

Perspectives from the panel: Social innovation at the forefront

The panel featured inspiring voices who each brought a unique lens to the question of how innovation can – and must – be shaped by people:

Caroline Gager‑Palfy, Founder of Orbyz and Managing Partner at Loud 4 Planet Development GmbH
Nicole Bal, Head of Marketing & Communications at Luisa Cerano
Prof. Dr. Martina Huemann, WU Executive Academy, Project Management Group
Saskia Drumm, Team Lead Quality & Efficiency Maintenance, Deutsche Bahn InfraGO

Moderated by Lara Gonschorowski, Editor‑in‑Chief at sheconomy, the discussion explored how social innovation is gaining momentum and why Europe must trust more in its own potential.

Key themes from the evening

Social innovation as a driver of real change The panel agreed: innovation is not only economic; it is social. It requires courage, collaboration, and a return to human centred thinking.
Technology as an enabler; not a replacement Across industries, the speakers highlighted that while AI and digital tools can accelerate progress, they cannot replicate human judgment, creativity, or emotional intelligence.
Innovation grounded in values. Whether in fashion, infrastructure, or academia, the message was consistent: innovation needs attitude. It needs purpose. It needs people who are willing to question, rethink, and co create.

At Page Executive, we believe that innovation thrives when diverse voices are empowered and when technology and humanity move forward together. she.innovates Düsseldorf 2025 was a powerful reminder that the future of innovation is, above all, menschlich gedacht.

What is sheconomy?

sheconomy is a future focused initiative dedicated to accelerating women’s economic equality and transforming their financial power into measurable, collective impact. According to their platform, sheconomy is built around a bold idea: What if women had achieved full economic equality 100 years ago? Their research shows that when women hold equal influence in business, investment, and leadership, economies grow faster, innovation accelerates, and societies become more resilient.

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Personalwirtschaft 2025: Executive Search in a Changing Market

Luciana Casado — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:11:59 +0000

Personalwirtschaft 2025: Executive Search in a Changing Market Luciana Casado

Page Executive was pleased to participate in the Personalwirtschaft 2025 Personnel Consulting Round Table in Frankfurt.

Caroline Gellrich – van Brakel, Head of Page Executive Germany & Austria, joined other prestigious leading experts for a deep dive into the rapidly shifting landscape of recruitment consulting.

Economic Shifts: A Market in Transition

Germany’s economic climate is challenging, with structural pressure on automotive, mechanical engineering, and energy intensive industries. While this creates uncertainty, it also opens opportunities; particularly in succession planning for SMEs and interim leadership.

Candidate volume is high, but so is misalignment, making expert screening and advisory support more valuable than ever. At the same time, select industries such as pharma and legal remain active and competitive in their hiring.

Boards & Leadership: New Expectations

Supervisory and advisory boards – especially in medium sized companies – are undergoing generational change: becoming younger, more diverse, and focused on competencies that matter in disruption. These include transformation experience, digitalisation, and restructuring expertise.

Companies increasingly seek leaders for missions, not just roles. As Caroline highlighted, adaptive specialisation and the ability to quickly learn new skills – particularly around AI – are becoming decisive.

Talent Dynamics: Purpose, Flexibility & Fit

Candidates across generations are becoming more selective. Purpose, flexibility, and cultural alignment matter as much as salary or title.

Hybrid work expectations remain strong, while relocation is declining due to family and lifestyle constraints.

Decision speed is now a competitive advantage: top candidates often engage with multiple offers in parallel.

The Role of AI: Opportunity and Pressure

AI is transforming the search process, from profiling to candidate identification. Yet EU data protection limits create competitive tension with US based research solutions.

AI also introduces risks – fake CVs, deepfakes, inflated profiles – making trust and long term relationships a critical differentiator for established consultancies.

Firms like Baumann Management Consulting already use in house AI to strengthen search and mobility analysis.

Key Takeaways

Structural challenges are reshaping industries; but creating new leadership needs.
The candidate market is abundant, but matching quality is more critical than ever.
Boardrooms are evolving: younger, more diverse, with new competency expectations.
Leaders must combine empathy, toughness, and a strong digital footprint.
AI accelerates search yet elevates the value of human judgement and trust.

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Webinar: The Opportunities and Challenges of Private Equity

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:43:59 +0000

Webinar: The Opportunities and Challenges of Private Equity Anonymous (not verified)

In this on-demand webinar, our guest speaker Charles Bouaziz, Partner at PAI Partners speaks with Raphael Asseo, Partner at Page Executive Switzerland and Christophe Rosset, Managing Director of Page Executive Continental Europe, to discuss Charles' "career by accident," insights into the world of private equity and how to successfully manage any company.

Charles teaches us some important reflections on his experience being the CEO of Ontex, the President of PepsiCo and a current partner at PAI Partners. He reminds us that as leaders you need to "Enjoy what you do - if you don't, do something else," "take care of your people because your people are your biggest asset," and to always "maintain a healthy curiosity."

Watch the webinar recording if you:

Have ever been curious about private equity and want to know more
Want to know the similarities and differences between private equity and listed companies
Want some advice from an accomplished CEO
Want to know how to build a solid team of executives.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the hosts.

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The Future of Banking: A Technologically Advanced Sector

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2019 12:33:58 +0000

The Future of Banking: A Technologically Advanced Sector Anonymous (not verified)

In March 2019, Page Executive organized a 2nd debate in Warsaw for Banking Shared Service Center Heads and HR leaders to discuss topics regarding this dynamically growing industry. The event was led by Mariusz Grendowicz, one of the most prominent bankers in Poland and hosted by Iwona Dudzińska, Citi Managing Director, at their premises. Agnieszka Kulikowska, Partner in Page Executive, facilitated the discussion.

The Global Business Sector is technologically advanced

The Global Business Services sector has changed, especially in the last few years. Today, it is continuing to be one of the fastest growing sectors in Poland. Financial GBS have become advanced technology hubs. IT experts are delivering solutions in areas such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cyber security to name only a few examples.

And it isn't only about IT - the centers employ experts in other areas such as financial controlling, risk controlling, or financial and risk modelling. Katarzyna Józefowicz explains how she is sure that with such a diverse workforce, Poland will continue to be a prime location for these kinds of advanced services.

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Agnieszka Kulikowska
Page Executive Partner
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E: AgnieszkaKulikowska@pageexecutive.com

Agnieszka currently leads the Financial Services, Shared Services and Human Resources practices in Poland. She has successfully conducted over 110 executive search assignments on Regional (CEE, EMEA), local Board and Director levels among a total of over 260 recruitment projects since joining PageGroup in 2007.

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The Future of Banking: Shared Services

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:02:46 +0000

The Future of Banking: Shared Services Anonymous (not verified)

The shared services and centers of excellence sector in Poland has been growing exponentially over the last 15 years – the industry now employs 330,00 people. 44,000 of them work for centers of international banks and other financial institutions. 7 of the 10 largest global investment banks and 13 of the 50 largest global banks overall have established centers in Poland. A number of them have also opened a 2^nd center in the country. The biggest investors employ more than 4,000 people each in their centers.

Two Page Executive Debates

On March 28th, 2019, Page Executive organized a 2^nd debate in Warsaw for Center and HR Heads to discuss topics important for the sector. The event was led by Mariusz Grendowicz, one of the most prominent bankers in Poland and hosted by Iwona Dudzińska, Citi Managing Director, at their premises. Agnieszka Kulikowska, Partner in Page Executive, facilitated the discussion. During the 1^st debate in September 2018, we identified and summarized many topics important for the industry. This time we focused on practical ideas that could be implemented for the benefit of the sector. The debates were attended by representatives of ABSL, Aviva, BNP Paribas Securities, Citi, City of Warsaw, Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, NatWest, Metlife, Moneygram, PAIH, Standard Chartered, UBS. This video kicks off a series of interviews with industry leaders in Poland discussing the trends and challenges for the sector today.

Sector Trends

Job complexity

When the first centers were established, they focused primarily on more basic and repetitive operational tasks. Over the years, the shared services centers evolved into centers of excellence and more complex functions were added, requiring advanced skills and knowledge. In the area of Technology, the centers now employ thousands of software development and IT security experts. In Finance – product and financial controllers as well as reporting experts. In Risk – quants, in Operations – a full scope of back office and middle office experts supporting all lines of the business. These services are delivered from Poland on a regional (EMEA) and global scale, with more global head roles being relocated to the country. We spoke about how to make sure this message reaches a broader audience.

Sector branding

The banking & financial services hub sector is often seen as part of the broader SSC industry. We spoke about creating a unique identity of the sector as one focused on more complex functions and being closer to global financial institutions than typical SSCs. While traditional banking (retail branches, etc.) is slowly ending – banking & FS hubs are a growing industry and a sector of the future. While traditional banking may be associated with a more formal culture and dress code, the hubs nourish a culture more appealing to millennials. Fintechs and start-ups may sound alluring to the younger generation, but it is the centers that have a positive work culture, career paths and general framework to let people develop their full potential.

Inclusion & diversity

The sector has done a lot in terms of promoting I&D initiatives focused on issues like LGBT and attracting more foreigners into the centers (now at an industry level of 15%). More programs are now focused on people with disabilities and mental health awareness. The sector has the opportunity to become a leader in inclusiveness in Poland as these programs are supported by global management boards in the headquarters abroad. This message can become one of the differentiators of the sector.

Universities and students

We discussed educating university staff on the uniqueness of the sector. We considered creating focus groups with students from various universities to make sure the job descriptions we use to advertise roles in the sector are understandable and appealing to the young generation. We thought about programs aimed at high schools as not all jobs in the sector necessarily require a university degree.

Cooperation with banks

The banking sector in Poland is one of the most competitive in Europe with more than 50 international players who entered the local market since the economic transformation which began in 1989. The last years were filled with mergers & acquisitions, with many banking groups exiting the market and the largest banks in Poland now consisting of 5 or more merged entities. These changes result in group layoffs – after the most recent wave of M&As, a group of 15,000 bankers will be let go. The sector can cooperate with these banking entities to discuss possibilities to employ some of the people who are being made redundant.

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Page Executive Partner
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E: AgnieszkaKulikowska@pageexecutive.com

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