We packed Wise’s brand-new London HQ with more than 200 finance, procurement, and operations leaders for our largest CFO Series yet.

The goal was simple: spark frank conversations about spending and scaling responsibly—and give the community space to swap ideas long after the microphones were switched off. From the buzz in the atrium to the late-night debates at the Cocktail Club, it was clear everyone had plenty to share (and plenty to celebrate).

Procurement leaders panel

Phil Thomas (Chief Procurement Officer, Hargreaves Lansdown), James Howes (Director of Procurement, BrainRocket), Alice Vandeburie (Head of Procurement, Cohere) and Deen Hilton (Chief Procurement Officer) showed how modern procurement teams turn transformation into measurable value—proving that influence and impact go hand-in-hand.

C-suite panel

Matt Robinson (Partner, Accel & Co-founder, GoCardless), Rohan Basu (Chief Operating Officer, Wise), Liz Kistruck (Chief Financial Officer, Motorway) and Moran Laufer (Chief Financial Officer, Factorial) explored what it takes to embed spend discipline into the fabric of high-growth companies, and strike the balance between bold ambition and operational control.

Our wrap-up video captures the energy in the room and the wisdom shared on stage—from tactical procurement wins to board-level strategy. Grab a coffee, hit play, and see how finance and procurement leaders are shaping the next chapter of smart growth.

CFO Series: London 2025 Agenda

What did our customers have to say?

Below, you’ll hear directly from three customers who are re-defining procurement inside their organisations. We asked each of them how the function is shaping strategic priorities—and how Omnea is accelerating that journey.

Moran Laufer, Chief Financial Officer at Factorial

James Howes, Director of Procurement at BrainRocket

Phil Thomas, Chief Procurement Officer at Hargreaves Lansdown