Alex Erasso

Seattle FP&A Board Member, AI/ML FP&A Committee Member

Richard has over 15 years of expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and enterprise performance management (EPM). His career spans in-house roles and management consulting and encompasses various private sector industries, including retail, FMCG, oil and gas, and mobile telecommunications. Richard has also gained exposure to the public sector at HM Treasury and the Department for Transport.

Karl Orrling is a seasoned finance professional and sustainability enthusiast. With a rich background in Financial Planning and Analysis, Karl has honed his expertise through pivotal roles, including CFO at StormGeo and Finance Director – Nordic at Alfa Laval. His unique blend of financial acumen and a deep commitment to sustainability led him to found Fairway Sustainability Partners, a consultancy focused on integrating sustainable practices into business strategy. Karl’s vision is to bridge the gap between finance and sustainability, creating value that transcends the bottom line.

Brian Camposano has spent his entire career in finance - as an investment banker, an investor, and an operating executive. Brian is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Stratify, the FP&A platform for data-driven collaboration with business stakeholders. Prior to founding Stratify, Brian was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Docker. He is a passionate advocate for empowering FP&A to drive business performance.

Waqas Ahmed is the Head of Finance & Business at First Entertainment Holdings (owner and operator of brands such as Joyzone and Firstaiment), a leading company in KSA in the entertainment sector dedicated to providing engaging experiences for families and teenagers.

Manoj Kumar Vandanapu is an expert in finance with a strong track record of driving innovation and strategic growth in the industry. As a Finance Controller, he has led critical financial reporting initiatives and developed cutting-edge Business Intelligence solutions that have significantly enhanced profitability. Manoj's expertise extends across Finance Transformations, business valuations, IFRS/GAAP implementation, and post-merger integrations. His contributions have earned him recognition, including various prestigious International Awards.

Vineet is a seasoned Digital Finance Consultant with over 20 years of experience, specialising in Finance Transformation and M&A for global corporates across various sectors. 

Brian Stickles is a Senior Principal of Research in the Gartner Finance Practice. He works with functional leaders and their teams to conduct in-depth research on their pressing challenges, surfacing evidenced best practices and practical tools practitioners can use. 

Rishi Trivedi, APA, CPF, is the founder and CEO of Anamind, a specialised planning and forecasting consulting company offering planning systems, managed services and training to companies across sectors and revenue sizes.

Seasoned Finance Director - Business Partner