At CPO Outlook 2025, Handelsbanken will host a Theme Discussion on how procurement can manage IT sourcing in a world of constant change. Patrik Åslin, Deputy Head Global Procurement, will lead the session “Ensuring compliance and agility in IT sourcing when everything is changing — fast.”
Why this matters
Financial institutions face unique sourcing challenges. Regulations such as DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) raise the bar for IT vendor risk management, while fintech disruption and digitalization demand faster, more agile procurement. Procurement must deliver both: compliance and speed. Handelsbanken’s roundtable explores how to find this balance in practice.
What will be discussed
- How do you structure sourcing processes to meet regulatory speed and depth requirements (e.g. DORA)?
- Who owns compliance in supplier ecosystems—and how do you orchestrate input across silos?
- What are practical steps to reduce vendor lock-in and increase visibility beyond tier 1?
About the speaker
Patrik Åslin, Deputy Head Global Procurement, Handelsbanken
Patrik leads group-wide procurement at Handelsbanken, one of the Nordic region’s largest banks. He focuses on balancing compliance, supplier management, and operational efficiency across a complex supplier landscape. LinkedIn
About Handelsbanken
Handelsbanken is a Nordic universal bank with operations in Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, UK + support branches in Luxembourg and USA and around 11,500 employees. Known for its decentralized model and strong customer relationships, Handelsbanken provides banking and financial services. The bank places strong emphasis on sustainability, resilience, and regulatory compliance in its operations.
Knowledge loop: from Xperience to Outlook
At our EBG | Xperience workshops earlier this year, participants highlighted the growing challenge of managing suppliers under increasing regulatory and business pressure. Many agreed that balancing compliance with agility is one of procurement’s most urgent dilemmas. This roundtable continues that dialogue on a Nordic stage.
📥 Download the full Post-Xperience Report here: EBG | Xperience 2025 Post-Survey Report
About CPO Outlook 2025
CPO Outlook 2025 is the Nordic meeting place for procurement leaders who want to move beyond theory and share what actually works.
On October 15–16 in Stockholm, you will take part in 40+ interactive roundtables, practical workshops, and keynotes from companies like Handelsbanken, Orion Pharma, Electrolux, Scania, SSAB, Equinor, Konecranes, and NCC. You will also meet expert organisations such as Ivalua, Coupa, Prewave, EcoVadis, Kodiak Hub, Zycus, Accenture, and more.
Unlike traditional conferences, CPO Outlook is built for depth, not overload. You choose your agenda. Each discussion is designed for real peer exchange. Sessions run twice to ensure diverse perspectives. Seats are strictly limited to keep the conversation meaningful.
📍 Stockholm, Hotel Birger Jarl
🗓️ October 15–16, 2025
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