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This year’s Fixed Income Leaders Summit has already seen record registrations and boasts a truly global buy side audience! While Europe and the United Kingdom naturally have a strong presence, we're equally excited about the significant participation from America and the growing interest from the African and Asia regions.   𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: As the host continent, Europe will make up a substantial 𝟱𝟲% of our buy side attendance, with strong representation from France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands.   𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺: With a robust 𝟯𝟯% representation, the UK will be a cornerstone of the summit, underscoring London's status as a leading financial centre.   𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: Bringing their unique perspective, 𝟴% of attendees will be joining us from across the Atlantic.   𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 & 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: While representing a smaller but influential 𝟯% of attendees, the presence of professionals from these dynamic regions adds invaluable diversity to the summit.   Our 2024 buy side audience can also be categorised by function: 𝟯𝟲% are involved in 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, while 𝟲𝟰% are engaged in 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 within their firms.   𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.   A truly global perspective is essential in today’s complex financial world. The Fixed Income Leaders Summit is committed to fostering an environment where industry leaders from different continents can share insights, challenges, and opportunities. This diversity of thought will undoubtedly enrich the discussions and generate innovative solutions.   If you're interested in seeing who will be in attendance, download our attendee list here: https://lnkd.in/e2C4sbB8   #FILS #FixedIncome #PortfolioManagement #BuySide #Trading

It's no surprise that 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 was a major theme at ProcureCon Marketing in London this June. From casual conversations to packed conference sessions, it was clear that procurement leaders are increasingly aware of their responsibility to protect future generations. And the WBR Insights - Procurement team were there in the thick of it, playing our ever-popular Overhyped, Underhyped, or Just Hyped game to unpack the hottest topics in the industry - this week the spotlight is on Sustainability ♻ The general consensus? Procurement leaders are on the right track, but there's still a lot of work to do. This was reflected in the sustainability focused sessions on the agenda: ⭐ Inclusive sourcing for success: This session explored how to refine your sourcing approach to champion not just diversity and accessibility, but also sustainability initiatives, ultimately resulting in a greater return on investment. ⭐ Sourcing with purpose: This interactive fireside chat tackled the question of building a responsible end-to-end sourcing process that aligns with your sustainability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and data ethics goals. ⭐ How can marketing procurement help align their functions with the company's sustainability goals?: This roundtable discussion focused on the specific challenges and opportunities marketing procurement teams face when it comes to aligning their work with their company's broader sustainability goals. A big thank you to our contributors this week: Bruna Faria at N26 Graham Crawshaw at CASME Network | A Global Procurement Community Aarron J. at the LEGO Group Lucie Heidar at the LEGO Group Meritxell Guitart at Dragons Group Steven Wales at Decideware We're excited to share more insights from ProcureCon Marketing in the coming weeks! 👏 ProcureCon Europe Series | Worldwide Business Research (WBR) | WBR Insights UK | Megan Smith | Lucas Stanyon

2025 pipeline is built in 2024, and July and August will be slow. But don't worry, we've got you covered! Load up on decision maker conversations at eTail Connect Autumn, and make sure 2025 kicks off in the right way! eTail Connect Autumn, 24th & 25th September, Sopwell House Drop me a note if you would like to see to full list of budget holders taking 1-to-1 meetings with sponsors. #retail #etail #ukretail #ecommerce #omnichannelretail

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴?   Just one of the many questions that got our industry leaders really thinking at ProcureCon Marketing! 💭   Gone are the days of relying solely on traditional marketing tactics – 2024 is all about digital and social media marketing.   That's why the WBR Insights - Procurement team headed straight to ProcureCon Marketing a few weeks ago, to gain valuable insights on the most pressing industry trends. This week, we’re setting our sights on social media marketing.   There's no doubt it's a hot topic in procurement right now. It seems the brands that are winning are the ones who've cracked the social media code. At ProcureCon Marketing, we tackled this head-on with a series of insightful sessions, including:   🔵 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: This session delved into the methods for building a social media marketing procurement strategy that delivers optimal value and maximises ROI within the current competitive environment.   🔵 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁: We explored the most effective strategies for partnering with social media and influencer agencies, transforming social media engagement into tangible sales growth.   Big thanks to our contributors: Ali McClintock at DEPT® Bruna Faria at N26 Graham Crawshaw at CASME Network | A Global Procurement Community Aarron J. at the LEGO Group Lucie Heidar at the LEGO Group Steven Wales at Decideware Meritxell Guitart at Dragons Group Andrew Addison from Purple Square So, what are your thoughts on social media's role in modern procurement? Is it a game-changer, or just another channel to manage?   We have plenty more insights from ProcureCon Marketing to share, so stay tuned for upcoming content! ProcureCon Europe Series

The WBR Insights - Capital Markets team recently returned from Fixed Income Leaders Summit USA in Boston. Now, reflecting on the past week, we're here to share the hottest topics that dominated conversations throughout the conference.   The focus on building high-performing, cross-generational trading teams emerged as a key theme right from the start. The Head of Trading Think Tank session offered practical advice on fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the experience gap. This theme resonated throughout the conference, as technology's growing influence in fixed income trading was another major point of discussion.   The Buy-Side Wish List Panel tackled the ever-present challenge of maximising the return on technology investments, while sessions on Automation, Digital Transformation, and Data Analytics provided attendees with actionable insights and strategies for streamlining workflows and leveraging data effectively.   The future of the market itself was a constant source of curiosity. Keynotes explored the global investment outlook and the evolving landscape of bond trading, with a particular focus on the credit market. Panels dug into pressing issues like navigating fragmented liquidity and building efficient market structures. Exclusive workshops on UST & Repo Market Structure Changes and the future of DLT offered a glimpse into the potential disruptions and innovations that lie ahead.   Portfolio strategies in a volatile market environment were another hot topic. Sessions explored how to adapt to factors like policy changes, geopolitical shifts, and bond market volatility. Attendees also grappled with integrating ESG considerations into investment decisions and debated the merits of data-driven, systematic approaches versus traditional fundamental analysis.   The final day offered a mix of forward-looking discussions and insightful commentary on the current economic climate. The impact of policy initiatives on market structure, financial risk, and digital assets were all on the agenda. The conference closed with a lively debate on the evolution of private credit, highlighting the exciting opportunities it presents in today's dynamic market. "Thank you for putting on a FIRST CLASS CONFERENCE. It was a turning point around a couple of big issues in the industry" - Jim Switzer, Global Head of Municipal Trading, AllianceBernstein. This sentiment perfectly captures the energy and value found at FILS USA 2024.   Overall, FILS USA 2024 served as a vital platform for buy-side professionals to connect, learn, and share insights on the most pressing issues shaping the future of fixed income. From fostering cross-generational collaboration to harnessing the power of technology and navigating a rapidly evolving market, the conference provided valuable takeaways for all attendees. Stay tuned for more content from WBR Insights - Capital Markets, and don't forget to check out Trader TV's coverage for more!

And with that, eTail Nordic Connect 2024, comes to an end! 🎉 Thank you to all the eCommerce, Digital Marketing, and Omnichannel leaders who joined us in Copenhagen this week - we couldn’t have done it without you! We hope you enjoyed the event and look forward to welcoming you back for the next one… until then! 👋✨ 📸: James Evans / Richard Hadley #eTailNordicConnect #eTail #LiveEvents #eCommerce

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹: 𝗜𝗾𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁! 🎙️💊🔗 The LogiPharma Podcast is back with a wisdom-packed episode featuring Iqbal Noormohamed, a seasoned leader with a passion for efficiency and sustainability.   Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eUzuavQP   Iqbal, currently the Senior Director of Demand Planning & Logistics Europe at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, is a LogiPharma and LogiPharma Connect veteran, bringing years of valuable experience to the table. But his journey wasn't linear – he transitioned from operations and management, recognising his true calling in supply chain and grabbing the opportunity when it struck.   In this episode, Iqbal offers insightful perspectives on: 🔵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Iqbal peels back the layers of AI hype, helping you understand how to harness its true potential for real ROI and lasting improvements. 🤖 Forget chasing trends – Iqbal's all about aligning technology with your specific supply chain goals! ⛓️ 🔵 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱: 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁. Iqbal dives deep into how we can leverage technology to ensure patient-centricity remains at the core of everything we do in the supply chain. 🩺 🔵 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. Iqbal explores innovative packaging solutions designed to minimise waste and optimise the supply chain footprint. ♻️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! We won't spoil all of Iqbal's wisdom, but let's just say you won't want to miss his insights on keeping your team motivated and the unwavering drive that fuels success in this crucial industry.   𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱! Listen to the full LogiPharma Podcast episode on your favourite platform: 🎵 https://lnkd.in/eChKdHHP 🍏 https://lnkd.in/e79xbFyD 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eUzuavQP

Suffering from the post-LogiPharma blues? We've got the antidote!💉   Today, we're releasing the first of FIVE podcast episodes recorded live at LogiPharma in Lyon!   In episode one, Megan chats with Bharath Sundararaman, VP and GM at TraceLink, about AI, patient-centricity, and (wait for it) his passion for music! Turns out Bharath's a multi-talented guy — supply chain guru by day, and rapper, band manager, and stand-up comedian by night!   Find the episode wherever you listen to podcasts:   🎵 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2v2cdsw 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eGGPVqEc 🌐 LogiPharma Podcast: https://lnkd.in/ec27BC_P   But that's not all. Check our feeds for a bonus episode in which:     ✈️ Megan and co-host Lucas discuss her trip to Lyon. Remember how Lucas bragged about attending LogiPharma last year? Now Megan gets her turn!   🏃♀️ Just two days after the event, Megan ran the London Marathon! Hear about her race experience and the incredible time that she clocked up.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲: 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁! 💊🎸🎤   Craving a fresh shot of industry insights? The LogiPharma Podcast is back with an electrifying LIVE episode featuring Bharath Sundararaman, a pharma supply chain guru with a twist!   Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/ec27BC_P Bharath Sundararaman, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗠 𝗮𝘁 TraceLink, 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. He's a lifelong learner with a global perspective (think: BA, MA, MBA, and an advanced diploma earned across 3 countries!). But here's the kicker: Bharath brings a refreshing dose of pragmatism to the table.   𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 Megan 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀. Here's what you can expect: 🔵 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀. Bharath will dissect the hype surrounding AI and help you understand how to leverage it for 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗢𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ♻️ (Forget jumping on bandwagons – Bharath is all about aligning technology with your specific supply chain goals!) 🔵 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘇𝘇𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱. Bharath dives into how technology can be harnessed to ensure patient-centricity throughout the supply chain. 🔵 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! (But that's a ✨surprise✨ you'll have to tune in for.) 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲! Tune in to the LogiPharma Podcast on your favourite platform: 🎵 https://lnkd.in/e2v2cdsw 🍏 https://lnkd.in/eGGPVqEc 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ec27BC_P

You’ve caught a glimpse of these supply chain leaders discussing AI 🤖 sustainability ♻️ and the heart of LogiPharma 💙 live from Lyon for LogiPharma 2024... Now, get ready for 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 full episodes packed with insights on these hot topics 🔥 and more: 🔵 Machine learning 🤖 🔵 The drive behind the work 💪 🔵 Generative AI 🤝Data 🔵 Patient centricity 🥼 🔵 The ins and outs of sustainable packaging ♻️ 🔵 A special surprise episode from our producer of LogiPharma US ✨ Our fantastic podcast host Megan sat down with these industry leaders to cover it all: Bharath Sundararaman, Vice President & General Manager, Supply Network Orchestration, TraceLink Iqbal Noormohamed, Senior Director of Demand Planning & Logistics, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals David Ruiz, Head of Digital Supply Chain Strategy & Execution, MSD Stefano Chiei Gamacchio, Director Operations EMEA/EE, #SonovaHolding Ryan Portela, LogiPharma US Producer, Worldwide Business Research (WBR) We have new episodes dropping over the next few weeks, so keep your eyes and ears peeled! 👀👂