THE KEY FIGURES PODCAST Bright Obeng

Veel accountantskantoren kloppen zich op de borst dat ze op maat gaan van hun klanten. Maar is dat wel het geval voor de financiële dashboards en rapporteringen die ze aanbieden?
Dat is de vraag die Joery Lauwers zich hardop stelt. Met Watchtower specialiseert hij zich net in die twee domeinen. Rechtstreeks voor bedrijven, maar ook als white label voor boekhoudkantoren.
"Ik denk dat we nog altijd te veel jargon gebruiken. We onderschatten hoe complex we klinken én overschatten tegelijk de financiële kennis van ondernemers."

Hoe kan je als dossierbeheerder je werkdag efficiënter indelen? Hoe vermijd je onderbrekingen op kantoor? En waarom loont het om op restaurant hetzelfde te bestellen als je partner?
We vroegen het aan Johan Dhaeseleer. Johan helpt professionals die overspoeld zijn door hun werk om effectief om te gaan met hun tijd. Hij doet dat met workshops, coaching en keynotes. Johan werkte al voor verschillende boekhoudkantoren en deelt die inzichten met ons. 

Boekhoudkantoren en digitalisatie. De theorie ken je als dossierbeheerder al, maar hoe vertaalt die zich naar de praktijk? Loop het gemiddelde Vlaamse kantoor vanachter of vanvoor?
Wij vroegen het aan Tim Van Duyse, Customer Succes manager bij Silverfin. Hij helpt kantoren het maximale te halen uit hun automatisatie. De ideale gesprekspartner dus om het te hebben over de opportuniteiten én valkuilen.

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Director of Key Figures, is joined by Erwin Malcorps, Managing Director of Sweco Belgium.
In this episode, we discuss various topics about the role of a CEO in a business environment undergoing radical changes. Wat does leadership mean to Erik? What leadership principles does he consider essential while performing his role as a CEO? And what key figures does he take into account?
Erwin Malcorps’ professional career combines years of technical expertise in large infrastructure projects with very solid experience at a high managerial level. Erwin started his professional career in the fields of water management, infrastructure works and project management, and then quickly moved on to the responsibility of office manager. In doing so he was able to secure projects for Sweco. As Managing Director of Sweco Belgium, Erwin currently manages all areas of activity within the company.
How does Erwin see finance leadership within his current role at Sweco Belgium? What are the guiding principles within the company to inspire and motivate managers and their teams? And what are the core themes and trends Sweco Belgium will focus on in the coming years? Erwin ends by giving an interesting book worth reading.
Please enjoy this podcast with Erwin Malcorps!

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Director of Key Figures, is joined by Erik Swerts, Managing Director at Alphabet Belgium & Luxembourg.
Erik has been with the BMW Group since 2011, where he was appointed as COO for the Belgium market and has acquired extensive knowledge in all areas of operational leasing and fleet management. Prior to this Erik was Director of Operations at ING Car Lease where he had held various operational roles since 1988.
In this episode, we discuss various topics about the role of a CEO in a business environment undergoing radical changes. Wat does leadership mean to Erik? What leadership principles does he consider essential while performing his role as a CEO? And what key figures does he take into account?
Please enjoy this podcast with Erik Swerts!

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Partner of Key Figures, is joined by Nikos Manalis, Country CFO at IKEA Belgium.
Nikos holds a Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management and a master’s degree in finance and banking. He has an impressive professional track record, having worked in different sectors in Greece, Belgium and Sweden, from automotive to retail. In this episode, we discuss various topics about the role and responsibilities of a CFO in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.
How does Nikos sees finance leadership within his current role at IKEA Belgium?What kind of leadership is needed in steering an organization in a constantly moving environment?And how does he recognize exceptional financial talent?
Nikos ends by giving three interesting books worth reading.
Please enjoy this podcast with Nikos Manalis!