KPMG Commercial Vehicles Center of Excellence

      We are happy to welcome you to be a part of the inauguration of KPMG’s Center of Excellence for Commercial Vehicles

      The transportation ecosystem faces key challenges reshaping the industry. Therefore, KPMG is strengthening its focus on commercial vehicles and its entire value chain with a dedicated Center of Excellence. 

      KPMG Commercial Vehicles Center of Excellence located in Gothenburg, Sweden is the key partner to clients within the broader Automotive & Transportation ecosystem. 

      During the event, prominate keynote speakers from the industry will share their views and interesting panel discussions will cover industry challenges: 


      Agenda

      12:00 - Lunch & Mingle

      13:00 - Welcome & CoE overview – Daniel Szirányi

      13:20 - Geopolitical Challenges
      How should companies prepare themselves for a new geopolitical reality and global uncertainties? 

      Håkan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo Cars, Former CEO MAN
      Robert Falck, CEO & Founder, Einride
      Johan Karlberg, Head of advisory and acting country manager USA, Business Sweden
      Daniel Szirányi, Head of Commercial Vehicles CoE, KPMG

      13.55 - Profitability Challenges
      Profits and valuation are lower than in other industries. How can profitability levels be improved?

      Peter Wikström, Managing Director, Citi, Nordic Investment Banking
      Magnus Sahlholm, Head of Strategy, AB Volvo
      Andreas Ries, Global head of Automotive, KPMG

      14:20 - Break

      14:50 - Challenges with service development
      How can the commercial vehicle industry be more efficient in generating successful services? 

      Matthias Metzger, Program Manager Separation, Continental AG
      Chris Shu, Former Head of Products Samsung/OPPO/Lenovo
      Claes Nilsson, Former CEO of Volvo Trucks

      15:15 Cyber threats
      How should companies cope with increased cyber threats as more vehicles are connected?

      Sebastian Elmgren, Head of Business Development and Product Marketing, Ericsson
      Shahrukh Kazmi, Chief Product Officer, Volvo Autonomous Solutions
      Rajan Behal, Cyber security, KPMG USA

      15:40 - Challenges with monetization of new technology
      How can the commercial vehicles industry be more efficient in generating business effects from new technology? 

      Katarina Brud, Director MobilityXLab
      Caroline Atelius, COO Microsoft Sweden
      Gustav Rengby, Founder & SVP Randomforest AB

      16:00 - Break

      16:20 - Challenges within Electrification
      How can the industry cope with the over-capacity within electrification & alternative propulsions? 

      Martin Stenholm, Head of Strategy, Communications & Brand at Volvo Trucks
      Jakob Wegenast, Head of Global GoGreen, DHL Supply Chain
      Conrad Mummert, Managing Director, Shell Business Recharge Solutions 

      16:50 - Conclusions & wrap up

      17:10 - Mingle with refreshments

      Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
      Time: 12:00-18:00
      Address: KPMG Nordic Insights Center / Ericsson Event Hall, Lindholmspiren 11 Waterfront, Gothenburg 

       

      Contact:
      daniel.sziranyi@kpmg.se

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