Roundtable

Leadership & Supply chains in the new world order – what matters now

Together we discovered how global shifts are redefining leadership in supply chains.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS

Leadership in a state of emergency – rethinking trust

As part of a joint roundtable with Odgers, we discussed how leadership and supply chains are evolving in an increasingly complex and geopolitically shaped world order. A key impulse was provided by our keynote speaker Dr. Frank-Jürgen Weise, complemented by insights from the Manager Barometer 2025. The subsequent discussion brought together perspectives from practice and consulting, enabling an in-depth exchange on current challenges and implications for leadership.

Our conversations revealed the following essential learnings:

Leadership: Effective leadership requires reflection, diversity and constructive dialogue
Strategy: Adaptability, clarity and swift decision-making are critical
Motivation: Meaningful work and autonomy strengthen engagement and future-ready capabilities
Culture: Values provide orientation – culture must be actively shaped
Technology: AI supports but does not replace leadership; real value is created only through strong processes and reliable data

a few impressions

OUR KEYNOTE-SPEAKER

Dr. Frank-Jürgen Weise

Frank-Jürgen Weise is one of Germany’s leading experts in organizational development, leadership, and large-scale transformation processes. As the long-standing Chairman of the Executive Board of the Federal Employment Agency, as well as the head of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees during the 2015/16 crisis, and Chairman of the Bundeswehr Structural Commission, he strategically realigned complex public authorities and large organizations. With his background as a long-serving active officer, followed by executive roles in the private sector and, most recently, as CEO of the Hertie Foundation, he stands for a distinctly implementation-oriented approach.

SPEAKERS

J. Felix Becker

Vice President Global Supply Chain & Logistics at VOITH

J. Felix Becker is an internationally experienced executive in the fields of logistics, supply chain and procurement with over 20 years of experience.

Dr. Philipp Schlenkhoff

Co-Founder of AI Transformation Institute

Dr Philipp Schlenkhoff is a strategist and AI expert with over twelve years of management experience. As co-founder of the AI Transformation Institute, he supports companies in using generative AI specifically for growth and efficiency.

Oliver Frille

Vice President Procurement at RENK Group

Dr.-Ing. Oliver Frille brings over 20 years of leadership experience from the automotive industry to client projects. He helps companies shape procurement, supply chain management, and high-performing leadership teams effectively.

Dominik Steffani

Partner

With over 20 years of consulting experience Dominik Steffani helps companies leverage procurement as a strategic driver to enhance performance, resilience, and sustainable value.

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