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Michał is a Senior Contract & License Lead at HEINEKEN Global Shared Services, responsible for managing software contracts, license compliance, and procurement strategies. He ensures cost-effective software asset management, optimizes licensing agreements, and negotiates with vendors to align IT investments with business needs. Before assuming his current role, he served as a Contract & LicenseRead more

Yuri Azbukin is an expert in global procurement and project management with extensive experience in the automotive industry. Since October 2021, he has served as Head of Global IT & Services Procurement at DRÄXLMAIER Group, where he oversees all IT and services purchasing activities worldwide. Prior to this, Yuri played a key role in Bosch’sRead more

Maciej is an experienced IT professional specializing in Software Asset Management (SAM) with a strong background in logistics and supply chain industries. He currently serves as the Software Assets Management Team Manager at CEVA Logistics, where he leads the development and implementation of SAM strategies, ensuring efficient software lifecycle management and cost optimization. Prior toRead more

Hery is a Senior ITAM Manager at ABB, responsible for building, promoting, and continuously improving IT Asset Management governance across the organization. He leads the standardization of policies, tools, and best practices to optimize software procurement, asset utilization, and compliance. With deep expertise in software licensing, vendor contracts, and SAM audit coordination, he plays aRead more

Simone van Sambeek is the CEO of ITAM Solutions, where she leads the company with a focus on providing innovative IT Asset Management (ITAM) services. With nearly two decades of experience in ITAM and business development, Simone has honed her expertise in streamlining IT processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing software investments. Previously, she served asRead more

Norbert is SAM Compliance and Licensing Team Leader at E.ON, where he oversees software asset management processes and ensures licensing compliance across the organization. He leads initiatives to optimize software usage, implement SAM tools like Flexera, and align internal processes with regulatory and vendor requirements. Previously, Norbert held SAM-focused roles for example at Insight andRead more

Tomas is an experienced IT Asset Management Specialist at The Linde Group, where he has been managing IT assets since 2016. With over 15 years in IT asset management and support, he has developed expertise in software license management, procurement processes, vendor relationships, and IT incident resolution. Prior to Linde, Tomas worked at Lenovo, whereRead more

Arjen is a seasoned IT and software asset management professional, currently serving as both a Software Asset Manager and Senior Contract Manager at Royal Schiphol Group. In this role, he is responsible for managing software assets from major publishers, ensuring governance, cost optimization, and strategic alignment. He plays a key role in contract negotiations, vendorRead more

Fernando is currently Project Leader for Software Asset Management at the European Parliament, where he drives IT governance, compliance, and strategic oversight. With a strong background in IT security, operations, and risk management from roles at Clearstream, SES Satellites, and IFDS, he brings a cross-sector perspective on aligning infrastructure, compliance, and service delivery.Read more

Ainis Zaharāns is a dedicated professional working as a Software Asset Manager and subject matter expert at Microsoft, within the Volvo Group. His expertise spans various critical areas, including cost optimization, new demand management, licensing compliance, and internal governance. Ainis plays a pivotal role in facilitating essential activities such as contract renewal, acquisition and divestmentRead more