Laurel Phelan McKerrow

Speaker Laurel Phelan McKerrow Director of Strategic Accounts Orbus Software With over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, across multiple verticals, Laurel has taken a focus on IT Strategy and Digital Transformation. At Orbus Software she specializes in helping clients to carry out their EA transformations and aligning Business and IT goals. SessionS Continuous Transformation: Changing the way we approach Digital Transformation Lean Leader Summit 2025 In a world where 70% of Digital Transformations fail (McKinsey) how can we be successful? Explore how we can move from a traditional project-based approach to a new continuous improvement model, as well as a discussion on overcoming the challenges raised with navigating Business vs IT goals. Company Orbus Software Orbus Software is a leading provider of cloud solutions for enterprise transformation, with regional offices in Australia, Poland, the US, and the UK. Our enterprise platform provides a comprehensive view of applications, systems, and data, allowing organizations to make informed decisions, optimize costs, minimize risks, and maintain operational resilience in the face of constant disruption. Founded in 2004, we have 20 years of experience in supporting customers to transform smarter. These customers are predominantly global blue-chip enterprises and government organizations, including AstraZeneca, CIMB Bank, Investec, Three, and Saab.

Sebastian Pommerin

Speaker Sebastian Pommerin Head of Sales BPM DACH GBTEC Software AG SessionS Where Architecture Meets Business: Enabling Future-Ready Enterprises Through Process-Driven IT Transformation @Arvato Systems Lean Leader Summit 2025 In today’s fast-changing business landscape, IT transformation is not just a technical endeavor — it’s a strategic lever for long-term success. Arvato Systems demonstrates how aligning enterprise architecture with business processes creates a solid foundation for scalability, efficiency, and innovation. By leveraging modern technologies, such as automated enterprise architecture mapping tools, GBTEC demonstrates how organizations can develop a structured and strategic transformation approach that seamlessly integrates processes and technologies. This talk offers practical insights into how organizations can master change and unlock real business value through integrated IT planning and a process-centric mindset. Company GBTEC Software AG GBTEC specializes in end-to-end process improvement and enterprise architecture management, delivering an intuitive, AI-powered platform for the full transformation of business operations. With its full-stack business transformation suite BIC Platform, GBTEC seamlessly integrates AI-enhanced process and IT mapping, automation, and process analytics into a unique and innovative software bundle. Its more than 2,000 customers worldwide include Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and public sector organizations. For more information, see https://www.gbtec.com/.

Jonathan Brock

Speaker Jonathan Brock Senior Business Consultant BPM & EAM Arvato Systems Career Since 01/2025 Arvato Systems, Gütersloh Portfolio Owner & Senior Consultant Department Data & AI – Business Process Management 01/2021 – 12/2024 Fraunhofer IEM, Paderborn Research Associate Group Enterprise Architecture Engineering Education01/2021 – 05/2025 Doctor of.Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) Paderborn University, Institute of Computer Sciences 04/2018 – 11/2020 M. Sc. Industrial Engineering-Mechanical Engineering Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg 08/2019 – 01/2020 Semester Abroad National Chung Hsinqg University, Taichung, Taiwan 08/2014 – 01/2018 B. Eng. Industrial Engineering University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld SessionS Where Architecture Meets Business: Enabling Future-Ready Enterprises Through Process-Driven IT Transformation @Arvato Systems Lean Leader Summit 2025 In today’s fast-changing business landscape, IT transformation is not just a technical endeavor — it’s a strategic lever for long-term success. Arvato Systems demonstrates how aligning enterprise architecture with business processes creates a solid foundation for scalability, efficiency, and innovation. By leveraging modern technologies, such as automated enterprise architecture mapping tools, GBTEC demonstrates how organizations can develop a structured and strategic transformation approach that seamlessly integrates processes and technologies. This talk offers practical insights into how organizations can master change and unlock real business value through integrated IT planning and a process-centric mindset. Company Arvato Systems Arvato Systems unterstützt als international agierender IT-Spezialist namhafte Unternehmen bei der Digitalen Transformation. Ausgeprägtes Branchen-Know-how, hohes technisches Verständnis und ein klarer Fokus auf Kundenbedürfnisse zeichnen uns aus. Im Team entwickeln wir innovative IT-Lösungen, bringen unsere Kunden in die Cloud, integrieren digitale Prozesse und übernehmen den Betrieb sowie die Betreuung von IT-Systemen. Als Teil von Bertelsmann stehen wir auf dem soliden Fundament eines deutschen Weltkonzerns. Zugleich setzen wir auf unser starkes strategisches Partner-Netzwerk mit internationalen Top-Playern wie AWS, Google, Microsoft oder SAP. Wir machen die digitale Welt einfacher, effizienter und sicherer und unsere Kunden erfolgreicher.

Dirk Johann

Speaker Dirk Johann Enablement Engineer SAP LeanIX GmbH SessionS Session Dirk Johann Lean Konferenz 2025 Company SAP LeanIX SAP LeanIX is a market leader for enterprise architecture management (EAM), driving the modernization of IT landscapes and continuous business transformation. Its software-as-a-service solutions empower organizations to create transparency, enabling them to visualize, assess and manage the transition towards their target IT architecture. By offering a data-driven and automated approach enhanced with AI, SAP LeanIX helps organizations make sound decisions and collaborate more effectively. SAP LeanIX serves over 1,000 companies globally across various industries, including more than 10% of the Fortune 500 and half of the German DAX 40. Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, the company has a strong international presence with offices in Boston (USA), London (UK), Paris (France), Amsterdam (Netherlands), and Ljubljana (Slovenia). In November 2023, SAP LeanIX became part of SAP. For more information, visit www.leanix.net.

Guido Koert

I am an Enterprise Architect with several years of management experience, excellent technical knowledge and extensive expertise in strategic and operational IT management. My successes include the implementation of agile transformation processes, the development of large-scale IT infrastructures and the implementation of modern IT architectures.
My high level of consulting expertise, strong service and customer orientation, excellent analytical skills and my understanding of organizational development, products and portfolios speak for themselves.
I look forward to hearing from you for professional networking. Please feel free to contact me.

Patrick Machado

Patrick is the Chief Technology Officer for Digital Engineering Services at Critical Software, where he shapes and executes an innovation-driven technology strategy. With a strong background in software architecture and hands-on development, he leads teams toward high-quality engineering outcomes and continuous technical evolution. Over nearly two decades, Patrick has risen through the ranks, combining strategic vision with deep technical expertise. He excels at translating complex technology strategies into actionable plans that resonate with both engineering teams and executive leadership. Innovation, agility, and architecture are key pillars of his approach. His greatest impact lies in building a culture of learning and collaboration, where technology thrives and teams are empowered to lead.

Daniel Stein

Daniel serves as Director of Product Management at Critical Software, helping clients create real value for both their customers and their businesses. While customer centricity, agility, and digital transformation are core to his approach, he always prioritizes pragmatism and execution over theory. With 18 years of experience in banking and fintech, from Goldman Sachs to Smava, and more than nine years in IT product management, he brings a wealth of experience and perspective to every initiative.

Stefan Jugel

Stefan Jugel has over 25 years of experience advising and implementing IT Value Management initiatives. As a former board member of a specialized consultancy, he has helped organizations across industries align their IT with strategic, financial, and value-driven goals. His work focuses on designing and delivering solutions in Technology Business Management (TBM), FinOps, and IT Financial Management – always with the aim of making IT’s contribution to business success transparent and manageable.

Andra Popa

+15 years working in Software Development ( Software Engineer/Tech Lead)
+4 years working as a Leadership Coach

Tania Schmid

With nearly 20 years in the tech industry, Tania has led digital transformation projects and shaped complex IT landscapes as an enterprise architect and consultant. Today, as a certified coach (ECA), she combines her technical expertise with coaching and mindfulness practices to support organizations and professionals in building resilience, enhancing self-awareness and navigating challenges in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

In an era when human-centric skills—empathy, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership—are becoming ever more essential, Tania empowers leaders and teams to strengthen these competencies, thereby boosting performance, leadership impact, and personal fulfillment.

Because in a future shaped by AI and automation, it’s our uniquely human strengths that will set us apart.