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Post-election panel

What's next for global trade and sustainability?

Webinar details

This event starts at 8:00 in your time zone (New_York)

10 December 2024

Online

The “year of elections” is coming to a close

Join this panel as industry leaders discuss the implications of the U.S. presidential election results on global trade and sustainability from a European viewpoint.

Here’s what will be discussed:

  1. Geopolitical and trade dynamics: Discover how the evolving geopolitical landscape, impacted by the U.S. election, influences European businesses and global trade relationships.
  2. U.S. policy and sustainability : How might the new U.S. administration’s policies affect trade, sustainability, and climate resilience efforts, particularly concerning EU regulations and global commitments?
  3. Sustainability and global goals: Investigate the increasing geopolitical significance of sustainability, its role in creating market barriers, and the impact of resource scarcity on achieving global climate objectives.

Meet the speakers

Aaron Chen

VP of corporate strategy, ELISA CORPORATION

Corporate strategist, with background in management consulting, banking & finance, and in-house Group Strategy within Telecoms and Industrial Goods. Aaron leads Elisa’s Group Strategy & Business Development function. Elisa is a global benchmark in the telecoms industry, with adjacencies in the B2B automation AI/ML software space within sectors telecoms, industrial manufacturing & energy markets.

Speaker Scott Alexander, Senior Analyst, Leonardo

Scott Alexander

Senior Analyst, Leonardo

Defense industry strategist with decade of experience, specializing in unmanned systems and robotics. Currently Senior Analyst at Leonardo, focusing on electronics portfolio strategy and M&A.

Riikka Paarma, Chief Sustainability Officer

Riikka Paarma

Chief Sustainability Officer, Halton Group

Strategic sustainability leader with diverse sector experience across corporate, advisory, and academic roles. At Halton, Paarma drives sustainability integration in global operations, delivering indoor environment solutions for food service, healthcare, and marine industries.

Mark Brolin, Geopolitical Consultant

Mark Brolin

Geopolitical Strategist & Author

Global affairs analyst with cross-continental expertise in business and policy. Regular international media contributor known for clear, incisive commentary.

Kimmo Havu

Kimmo Havu

CEO, Valona Intelligence

With over 25 years of experience in technology, Kimmo leads Valona's global operations. As CEO, he actively partners with senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making through industry-leading AI technology and expertise.

Event agenda

8:00 EST I Welcome & Introduction

8:05 I Panel discussion, moderated by Kimmo Havu, CEO, Valona Intelligence

8:50 I Wrap-up & Final Remarks

9:00 I Webinar ends ​

Who should attend?

This event is perfect for Chiefs of Strategy and Development, Business Development Professionals, Intelligence and Insight leaders, Marketing and Product Marketing Chiefs, Corporate Policymakers, Sales Professionals, Heads of Market Research, and anyone interested in understanding how companies can stay ahead of the competition and prepare for the future.

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