How to Manage Impact: The Human Side of Leadership
Join us on 23 October 2025 at the EF Office in Zurich for an evening of high-level conversation and networking, featuring a panel discussion on “How to Manage Impact: The Human Side of Leadership,” tailored for senior finance professionals, CIMA members, and aspiring corporate leaders.
Format
Event
Date
Oct 23, 2025
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Product Number
19092024c-Europe
Leadership today isn’t just about making decisions — it’s about making a difference. As technology reshapes the way we work, the ability to connect, inspire, and lead with empathy has never been more important.
This evening brings together a group of seasoned finance leaders who’ve walked the walk: navigating transformation, building resilient teams, and leading with authenticity. Through honest conversation and shared experiences, we’ll explore what it really means to manage impact in a human way.
Why You Should Join:
- Fresh perspectives on what it means to lead with trust, presence, and purpose
- Real stories from leaders who’ve faced disruption, transformation, and growth
- Actionable insights on building influence, resilience, and future-ready teams
- A chance to connect with fellow finance professionals and CIMA members in Switzerland
Agenda:
- 18:00 – Registration, drinks and mingle
- 18:30 – Welcome address: Jakub Bejnarowicz, Regional Director, Europe, AICPA & CIMA; Paul Toms, EMEA Recruitment
- 18:40 – Warm-up session: Debbie Brupbacher, Executive Transformation & Leadership Coach, Embodied Transformation
- 18:50 – Panel discussion: “How to Manage Impact: The Human Side of Leadership”
Moderator: Debbie Brupbacher
Panellists:
- Jakub Bejnarowicz
- Beata Szymczak-Guzikowska, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at TE Connectivity
- Thomas Haney, Divisional CFO, Ypsomed Diabetes
- Erin McClure, EVP of Enterprise Performance Management, EF Education First
- 19:40 – Q&A session and closing remarks
- 20:00 – Reception and networking
Location
EF Building, Selnaustrasse 30, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Speakers
Jakub Bejnarowicz, Regional Director, Europe, AICPA & CIMA
Jakub Bejnarowicz is the Regional Director, Europe for AICPA and CIMA, responsible for developing and implementing growth strategy, as well as leading educational initiatives. Jakub supports employers in designing and executing recruitment and training strategies for Management Accounting professionals, while driving programs for the education and professional development of CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) designation holders, Finance specialists, and business leaders. Jakub completed the ESG and Sustainable Financial Strategy program, developed by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford in collaboration with AICPA & CIMA, and is a member of the Oxford Saïd Alumni Community.
Beata Szymczak-Guzikowska, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at TE Connectivity
Beata Szymczak-Guzikowska is the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at TE Connectivity, where she’s been since 2016. She has worked in a number of different Finance roles within companies across Switzerland and the UK, with exposure to Accounting, VAT, and Treasury. Beata mostly works on the business side, supporting performance management. She is also the Swiss WIN Supercharge Networks Bet Lead, and organized a cross-company event in 2014 to introduce TE and the WIN ERG to a local network of female makers.
Thomas Haney, Divisional CFO, Ypsomed Diabetes
Thomas Haeny is the Global Head of Finance at Ypsomed Diabetescare, where he is leading the carve-out and build-up of the new standalone company. With two decades of international experience across healthcare with Novavax, Mundipharma, Ferring, and Roche, he has driven turnarounds, transformations, and unlocked growth in dynamic environments. Thomas sees Finance as a catalyst for value creation - creating transparency, steering choices, and empowering teams that thrive on trust to turn insights into lasting impact.
Erin McClure, EVP of Enterprise Performance Management, EF Education First
Erin McClure is the EVP of Enterprise Performance Management at EF Education First, where she’s been for over 12 years. Prior to her current position, Erin was the CFO, EF Academy. Erin started her career in Engineering at Intel, before moving into consultancy and operations positions. Her career has been truly international, taking her from the USA, to China, to Switzerland.
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