During this Vision Dinner, Paul van de Loo, Head of Finance Technology & Capex at VodafoneZiggo, will explore the challenges and lessons learned in crafting an effective capital allocation strategy. He will share how VodafoneZiggo approaches investment decisions, striking a balance between driving innovation and managing the lifecycle of existing systems. He will also explain how adopting an agile methodology is reshaping traditional financial processes and overcoming challenges like incompatible systems and workflows.
Paul van de Loo, VodafoneZiggo
Head of Finance Technology & Capex
Since 2017, Paul has been with VodafoneZiggo, where he previously led Finance B2B and now heads Finance Technology & Capex. With over 30 years of experience in the telecom sector, including VodafoneZiggo and previous positions at KPN, EY and Capgemini, he has extensive expertise in corporate finance, technology and strategic management. With deep know-how in driving innovation, managing technology investments and optimizing financial operations, Paul is committed to delivering impactful business results.
Effective capital allocation is key to driving growth, achieving strategic goals and maximizing returns. It requires finance leaders to remain agile and balance competing priorities (growth vs. cost efficiency, short-term vs. long-term). With over €850 million in annual Capex under his management, Paul van de Loo, Head of Finance Technology & Capex at VodafoneZiggo, will share his insights into mastering this critical pillar in the company’s finance strategy to thrive in a competitive and dynamic environment.
During this Vision Dinner, Paul will explore the challenges and lessons learned in crafting an effective capital allocation strategy. He will share how VodafoneZiggo approaches investment decisions, striking a balance between driving innovation and managing the lifecycle of existing systems. He will also explain how adopting an agile methodology is reshaping traditional financial processes and overcoming challenges like incompatible systems and workflows.
Location: TBA, The Hague region
17:30 | Start program (including presentation, discussion and a 3-course dinner)
20:30 | End of formal program, opportunity for informal networking
Finance leaders
English