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Cristian Radu is Project Leader for Enterprise Licensing at the European Parliament, where he leads strategic initiatives in software procurement and digital asset management. Prior to this, he held senior roles in financial controlling, business intelligence, and business development at BCR and OMV Petrom. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Bucharest Academy ofRead more

Stein Ove is the Strategic Advisor & Head of Crisis Management, Digitalization, and IT at Skagerak Energi AS, where he is responsible for shaping the company’s IT strategy, infrastructure architecture, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and governance. With nearly two decades of experience in IT leadership, he has spearheaded strategic projects, digital transformation initiatives, and crisis managementRead more

Jakub is a Senior Licensing Specialist at Knauf IT, where he focuses on software compliance, asset management, and the implementation of licensing tools. He works on optimizing software licensing strategies to optimally support business needs. Before joining Knauf, he held roles in IT asset management, IT operations, and technical support, gaining hands-on experience in licenseRead more

Kevin van Diem joined Royal BAM Group in August 2022 as Software Asset Manager. Previously, he worked for more than 5 years at ITAM solutions Empowering Data as Software Asset Management Consultant / Data Analyst. The Pop in Your Job: “I love Software Asset Management (SAM) because I can make a difference in the company.Read more

Dmitrij has vast experience in procurement (sourcing, category management, contracting, P2P) both in NON-IT and IT area with the focus on IT services, software, hardware, cybersecurity, telecom and has been working in procurement in multinational financial, industrial and pharmaceutical companies in Europe. He has experience in building of procurement function from scratch and in developmentRead more

Detlef is a Senior Service Manager at Swissgrid AG, where he has been driving IT service excellence for over 15 years. He oversees IT change and asset management, ensuring seamless operations, compliance, and strategic improvements in IT service delivery. With a strong background in IT and operations, Detlef has held leadership roles at ALSTOM, GTN,Read more

Louise Bäckman has been the Global IT Sourcing Manager at Essity since 2015, responsible for Global IT Applications and IT Services across the company’s business application portfolios. Her role involves developing and executing the IT Software Supply Stream Strategy in alignment with Essity’s broader IT and Global Sourcing strategies. She collaborates closely with key stakeholdersRead more

Rick van Haaren is an IT minded manager with a background in IT asset management, IT Procurement and Contract Management with almost 25 years of professional experience. Prior to his current role as Product Owner Vendor Management at Alliander, he worked in different positions, among other companies at Nederlandse Spoorwegen and ING. The Pop inRead more

Melad Tashtezar is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in IT asset management and leadership. Currently serving as Global IT Asset Manager at On since June 2024, Melad also holds the position of ITAM Chapter Lead for the UK at ITAM FORUM, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the IT Asset Management industry. Prior rolesRead more

Vanessa Zimmermann has been working as a Software Asset Manager at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions since March 2021, based in the Stuttgart region. She specializes in Software Portfolio Management and Microsoft Power BI, among other skills. Prior to her role at Trelleborg, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Software Asset Management at W&W-Gruppe, where she focusedRead more