On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Director of Key Figures, is joined by Erwin Malcorps, Managing Director of Sweco Belgium.

Erwin Malcorps’ professional career combines years of technical expertise in large infrastructure projects with very solid experience at a high managerial level. Erwin started his professional career in the fields of water management, infrastructure works and project management, and then quickly moved on to the responsibility of office manager. In doing so he was able to secure projects for Sweco. As Managing Director of Sweco Belgium, Erwin currently manages all areas of activity within the company.

What are the core themes and trends Sweco Belgium will focus on in the coming years? What are the challenges Erwin and his colleagues want to address?

Please enjoy this podcast with Erwin Malcorps!

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Director of Key Figures, is joined by Erwin Malcorps, Managing Director of Sweco Belgium.

Erwin Malcorps’ professional career combines years of technical expertise in large infrastructure projects with very solid experience at a high managerial level. Erwin started his professional career in the fields of water management, infrastructure works and project management, and then quickly moved on to the responsibility of office manager. In doing so he was able to secure projects for Sweco. As Managing Director of Sweco Belgium, Erwin currently manages all areas of activity within the company.

What key figures, both financial and non-financial, does he consider to be essential for good business management?

Please enjoy this podcast with Erwin Malcorps!

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Director of Key Figures, is joined by Erik Swerts, Managing Director at Alphabet Belgium & Luxembourg.

Erik has been with the BMW Group since 2011, where he was appointed as COO for the Belgium market and has acquired extensive knowledge in all areas of operational leasing and fleet management. Prior to this Erik was Director of Operations at ING Car Lease where he had held various operational roles since 1988.

In this episode, we discuss various topics about the role of a CEO in a business environment undergoing radical changes. Wat does leadership mean to Erik? What leadership principles does he consider essential while performing his role as a CEO? And what key figures does he take into account?

Please enjoy this podcast with Erik Swerts!

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Partner of Key Figures, is joined by Nikos Manalis, Country CFO at IKEA Belgium.

Nikos holds a Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management and a master’s degree in finance and banking. He has an impressive professional track record, having worked in different sectors in Greece, Belgium and Sweden, from automotive to retail. In this episode, we discuss various topics about the role and responsibilities of a CFO in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.

• How does Nikos sees finance leadership within his current role at IKEA Belgium?
• What kind of leadership is needed in steering an organization in a constantly moving environment?
• And how does he recognize exceptional financial talent?

Nikos ends by giving three interesting books worth reading.

Please enjoy this podcast with Nikos Manalis!

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Partner of Key Figures, is joined by Nikos Manalis, Country CFO at IKEA Belgium.

Nikos holds a Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management and a master’s degree in finance and banking. He has an impressive professional track record, having worked in different sectors in Greece, Belgium and Sweden, from automotive to retail. In this episode, we discuss various topics about the role and responsibilities of a CFO in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.

What kind of leadership, in his opinion, is required in steering an organization in a constantly moving environment?

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Partner of Key Figures, is joined by Erik Swerts, CEO of Alphabet Belgium and Luxembourg.

Erik has been with the BMW Group since 2011, where he was appointed as COO for the Belgium market and has acquired extensive knowledge in all areas of operational leasing and fleet management. Prior to this Erik was Director of Operations at ING Car Lease where he had held various operational roles since 1988.

Erik breathes mobility and leasing. He has more than 35 years of leasing experience and has held various positions at Alphabet. On what core themes in mobility does Erik and his colleagues actually focus on?

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Partner of Key Figures, is joined by Erik Swerts, CEO of Alphabet Belgium and Luxembourg.

Erik has been with the BMW Group since 2011, where he was appointed as COO for the Belgium market and has acquired extensive knowledge in all areas of operational leasing and fleet management. Prior to this Erik was Director of Operations at ING Car Lease where he had held various operational roles since 1988.

Erik breathes mobility and leasing. He has more than 35 years of leasing experience and has held various positions at Alphabet. Wat does leadership mean to Erik? And what leadership principles does he consider essential?

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Partner of Key Figures, is joined by Nikos Manalis, Country CFO at IKEA Belgium.

Nikos holds a Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management and a master’s degree in finance and banking. He has an impressive professional track record, having worked in different sectors in Greece, Belgium and Sweden, from automotive to retail. In this episode, we discuss various topics about the role and responsibilities of a CFO in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.

How does he see finance leadership within his current role in this multinational? How has he seen the strategic importance of finance evolve over the past few years?

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Partner of Key Figures, is joined by Erik Swerts, CEO of Alphabet Belgium and Luxembourg.

Erik has been with the BMW Group since 2011, where he was appointed as COO for the Belgium market and has acquired extensive knowledge in all areas of operational leasing and fleet management. Prior to this Erik was Director of Operations at ING Car Lease where he had held various operational roles since 1988.

Erik breathes mobility and leasing. He has more than 35 years of leasing experience and has held various positions at Alphabet. What key figures does Erik consider essential for good business management?

On this Key Figures Podcast, Bright Obeng, Managing Partner of Key Figures, is joined by Nikos Manalis, Country CFO at IKEA Belgium.

Nikos holds a Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management and a master’s degree in finance and banking. He has an impressive professional track record, having worked in different sectors in Greece, Belgium and Sweden, from automotive to retail. In this episode, we discuss various topics about the role and responsibilities of a CFO in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.

How does he manage to identify, recruit and keep on board exceptional financial talent?