At CPO Outlook 2025, Michael Hansén, Chief Procurement Officer at SEB, will deliver the keynote “People-Powered Procurement: Transformation in a Risk Averse Environment.”
Why this matters
Driving transformation in a highly regulated, risk-averse industry is never straightforward. Yet procurement leaders are being asked to modernize processes, ensure compliance, and deliver cost efficiency. They are also required to empower teams and improve end-user experience. SEB’s procurement and AP transformation journey shows how change can succeed. This happens when people remain at the centre, supported by strong governance and digital tools.
What will be shared
- How foundational elements, such as having good control of master data remains critical also in times of rapid technological evolution
- The importance of keeping the end users at the center.
- Building engagement for change and empowering people to deliver more
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About Michael Hansén
Michael Hansén, CPO at SEB, is a global procurement executive with more than 15 years of experience. He leads strategic sourcing, supplier management, and enterprise-wide transformation. At SEB, he heads Group Procurement with global responsibility. This includes overseeing sourcing strategy, category management, and P2P operations. His career includes leadership roles at Telenor, Tele2, and Maxis, where he successfully drove cost optimization, digitization, and operating model transformation. Michael is passionate about inclusive leadership and building high-performing, future-ready procurement teams.
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About SEB
SEB is a leading northern European financial services group, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. With over 19,000 employees across 20+ countries, SEB serves corporate customers, institutions, and private individuals. Its strategy combines financial strength with innovation and sustainability, making SEB a trusted partner in banking and financial services.
About Coupa
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Knowledge loop: from Xperience to Outlook
At the EBG | Xperience workshops in Stockholm, Coupa joined discussions. Procurement leaders stressed the pressure of growing demands and the importance of role clarity, ESG integration, and digital tools. This keynote builds on those insights. It shows how SEB is navigating transformation while balancing risk, regulation, and empowerment.
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About CPO Outlook 2025
CPO Outlook 2025 is the Nordic meeting place for procurement leaders. Those who want to move beyond theory and share what actually works will attend. On October 15–16 in Stockholm, delegates will take part in 40+ interactive roundtables, practical workshops, and keynotes. These will feature companies like Electrolux, Scania, SSAB, Equinor, Handelsbanken, Orion Pharma, Hempel, and Konecranes.
Expert organisations including Coupa, SAP, EcoVadis, Ivalua, Prewave, Zycus, JAGGAER, GEP, ServiceNow, SPARETECH, Accenture, Sievo, and Kodiak Hub will contribute their perspectives. They focus on AI, sustainability, resilience, and supplier collaboration.
📍 Stockholm, Hotel Birger Jarl
🗓️ October 15–16, 2025
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EBG | Xperience 2026
EBG | Xperience 2025 workshops were fully booked and rated 5.5 out of 6 by participants. In 2026, the series continues across the Nordics. It will offer hands-on peer-to-peer benchmarking in smaller groups.
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