Shak Akhtar

General Manager, Finance Automation Redwood

Shak Akhtar, General Manager of Finance Automation at Redwood Software, possesses extensive experience in finance and IT. With an accounting background from IBM and roles at SAP®, BEA, and Wolters Kluwer/Tagetik, he now leads global initiatives in finance automation and Record to Report, facilitating client-led financial transformation.

Pre-Conference Workshops & Innovation Showcase & Innovate-A-Thon: Monday 14th October

11:00 AM WORKSHOP I: MASTER THE TOUCHLESS CLOSE: REDEFINE YOUR R2R PROCESS

Join us at Redwood’s exclusive workshop, where the innovative concept of Touchless Close in R2R takes center stage. This event will help you reimagine and revolutionize your approach to financial reporting by showcasing solutions optimized for SAP environments. Learn from experts and peers who have successfully navigated this journey using SAP as their core platform.

Workshop highlights

  • Real-world strategies: Implement a highly automated, efficient R2R process with minimal manual intervention.
  • Seamless integration with SAP: Leverage automation to enhance accuracy and compliance.
  • Transform your financial close process: Turn it into a strategic asset through comprehensive automation.
  • Case studies from industry leaders: Hear directly from Danone, E.ON and learn from other company examples about their journey towards automated R2R processes


Workshop leader and guests

  • Shak Akhtar: General Manager, Finance Automation, Redwood
  • Theo van Dijk, DBS R2R Solutions Director, Danone
  • Stephan Kilian: Head of Finance Automation, E.ON Accounting Solutions
  • Matthias Korte: Managing Director Finance Services, Head of SSC Germany, E.ON Accounting Solutions
  • Dr Claudia Korski, Finance Services Head of Bus Development, E.ON Accounting Solutions 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Shak.

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