Directions EMEA 2025

Matt leads Sales & Marketing for Ciellos, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 technology consulting powerhouse. He is an energetic, results-oriented executive with over 25 years of experience in professional services, including 6 years in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. Matt started his professional journey at Deloitte followed by a decade with Bain & Company, where he was a Partner.

BC Service & Delivery Team Lead

Responsible for building the next generation modern client experiences for Dynamics 365 Business Central's integrations with AI Copilot and Microsoft 365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc. and Power Platform.

Paloma drives the Partner Go-to-Market strategy for AI Business Processes within Microsoft’s SME&C Global Channel Partner Sales (GCPS) organization. She empowers SMB-focused partners to grow by delivering clarity, unlocking Microsoft investments, and activating high-impact practices with D365 Business Central. With experience across tech, finance, and ride-hailing in the U.S. and Peru, Paloma brings strategic precision and deep emerging market expertise to help partners thrive in the AI era.

Passionate about making the management of integrations simpler for companies and partners

Emmanuel has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics / Business Central environment for over 12 years. Including more than 5 years active in the project business and responsible for holistic solution concepts. Emmanuel currently represents CKL Software GmbH as Partner Manager and Senior Consultant.

Henrik has been working in the Microsoft Dynamics business for +12 years in various roles. He is WW SMB Sales Lead for Dynamics365 in the Non-profit Industry.

Julie Andersen joined Abakion as a graduate and is now a Business Consultant specializing in Business Central implementations, training, and fixed price solutions for small and mid-sized companies. She is passionate about helping customers succeed through simple, structured projects and clear guidance. At Directions EMEA 2025, Julie will share her journey from graduate to consultant and how Abakion’s hands-on graduate program built on trust, learning, and shared responsibility creates confident consultants and strengthens the future of the Business Central community.

AJ is a business leader and a recognized veteran of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their ERP investments. As a seven-year Microsoft MVP, AJ is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community and has spoken at over 40 global industry events. Through his workshops, conference sessions and many online contributions, AJ has built a reputation for translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions for the Microsoft community. AJ’s expertise extends to Copilot and Power Automate, where he helps businesses harness the power of AI and process automation to streamline operations and improve decision-making. A dedicated mentor and advocate for continuous learning, AJ is also an active community organizer, serving on the boards, planning committees and content committees of various Microsoft partner associations and user groups.

I am Javier Armesto Gonzalez, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. Currently, I work as Head R&D + AI @ at VS-Sistemas. With a passion for technology and innovation, I have been honored by Microsoft with the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award in the "Business Applications" category for the past two years, recognizing my valuable contributions to technical communities. I have been actively collaborating with Microsoft Reactor on YouTube, sharing my expertise on Azure's artificial intelligence services. I also share my knowledge and experience through my personal blog, TechSphere Dynamics, where I publish articles and resources on the latest trends and technologies in business applications and artificial intelligence.

Professional Experience More than 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC 25 years of experience within different ERPs (SAP, Oracle Applications, Sage X3 and Dynamics 365 BC) University Invited Teacher Career started in Portugal and moved to London 5 years ago Different Roles in Consulting (Business Consultant, Functional Consultant, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Engagement Leader, Team Leader, Site Manager, Product Manager and Solution Architect) Vertical Experience Fashion, Food and Pharmaceutical (Retail and Manufacturing) Services Some Personal Food, Wine and Gin Lover Runner (finished 4 marathons), Trekker (finished 10 ways of Camiño to Santiago), Padel and Bodyboarding

Lars Böhlen is a dedicated and talented consultant at CKL Software, where he has been part of the team for over two years. Specializing in bill-to processes, Lars combines deep expertise with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for our clients. His passion and proactive approach make him a valued member of the CKL team.

Vjekoslav Babić (Vjeko) is a Business Central architect, developer, trainer, author and blogger with over three decades of IT experience, two of which have been spent in the Business Central ecosystem. His passion lies in web and mobile technologies, but deep down he's an incurable hacker who loves writing code and breaking things apart to see how they work. As a frequent conference speaker and blogger, Vjeko pushes the boundaries of what's possible, connecting Business Central with anything that can be plugged into it through obscure loopholes or undocumented interfaces, especially when they're not meant to be used that way. In his view, nothing is really meant for any particular purpose, and figuring out how to make things useful beyond their intended design is the meaning of life. Since 2010, Vjeko has been awarded the Microsoft Dynamics NAV MVP. You can find him at his blog "Vjeko.com - ideas in the cloud".

My name is Christian and I have been with Microsoft and the various Dynamics SMB products for more than 20 years - driving everything from product strategy to business development to new partner programs and pricing models

Elena is a technology leader with 20 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, including 9 years at Microsoft. She founded 365 Talent Portal to help partners grow their Business Applications practices through practical strategies, tools, and upskilling. Her work has supported over 1,000 Microsoft partners worldwide, in collaboration with Microsoft and Distributors across EMEA. Elena focuses on sharing real-world guidance to help partners align with Microsoft’s evolving strategy. She is also IAMCP EMEA President and International Vice-President, connecting partners globally and leading initiatives that strengthen the Microsoft ecosystem. At Directions EMEA, Elena shares hands-on experience, leadership insights, and strategic best practices to help partners transform from within.

I'm a Power Platform Specialist and Enterprise Architect trainee helping organizations turn ideas into impact with low-code solutions. My background spans Microsoft, partners, and customers, giving me a well-rounded view of how real-world organizations adopt everything from high-level idea of a cloud, all the way to the depths and scale of the Power Platform & AI. I focus on governance, strategy, and architecture. Whether it's assessing maturity, defining ways of working, or building tailored frameworks, I work closely with both business and technical teams to translate needs into solutions, uncover risks, and establish clear roles and processes. As a Microsoft MVP for Power Apps, I enjoy sharing practical patterns, sometimes writing, sometimes speaking, and contributing to community learning. I also lead knowledge-sharing initiatives like Tech Talks and promote design thinking to drive innovation and cross-team alignment.

Levent is the SMB Sales Strategy Lead for Business Applications. Levent is responsible for defining the SMB segment sales strategy for Business Applications. Levent has been with Microsoft for 8 years and worked in different roles in Business Application group focusing on growing partner ecosystem.

Passionate business development executive | Enabling growth and success with Dynamics 365 | 20+ years of experience within Microsoft Dynamics 365 business development | 10+ years helping Microsoft Dynamics Partners with offer development and commercial growth | Microsoft Power Woman Central Europe 2025

Empowering every AL developer and BC organization on the planet to achieve more

Jacob Bang is a seasoned Engineering Manager at Microsoft, most recently specializing in Energy Industry, Sustainability, and Carbon Capture. With a wealth of experience in business management and government relations, Jacob has been instrumental in driving key initiatives and fostering collaboration across various sectors. His role involves defining and executing engineering plans, ensuring coherence with industry trends, and leading executive discussions on global challenges. Recently, Jacob joined Business Central to work on agentic frameworks, further expanding his impact and contributions to the field.

Tom Bello is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology, business development & operations. Over his career, he has led initiatives in strategic planning, innovation, marketing, leadership, product development, driving measurable growth and impact. His expertise includes: Leadership & Strategy: Guiding teams to deliver on ambitious goals, shaping organizational strategy & growth. Operational Excellence: Streamlining processes, improving efficiencies & ensuring high standards of quality. Innovation & Growth: Spearheading new product / business development, leveraging market insights to identify opportunities. Microsoft Licensing & Partner Enablement: Deep expertise in Microsoft licensing, with a passion for terms, maximizing value & driving efficiency in licensing models. Tom empowers partners to leverage the Microsoft Partner Program to achieve their goals & unlock new opportunities.

As a Business Central consultant for more than 15 years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of companies and gain deep insights into their operational challenges. Many of these challenges are common across industries, and in my current role as a Partner Manager, I focus on collaborating with our partners to address these needs by enabling scalable solutions, such as Bankfeed.

Phil Berrill is Head of ERP at Prosperity 24/7 and a Microsoft Certified Trainer with over a decade of experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics solutions globally. A qualified accountant, he combines financial acumen with technical expertise to deliver transformative ERP solutions. Phil has led digital transformation projects across a wide range of sectors, including utilities, government, financial services, retail, manufacturing, construction, and real estate. With deep expertise in Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central, Phil specialises in solution architecture, implementation, business analysis, and user training. He also brings hands-on knowledge of Business Intelligence, the Power Platform, and app development.

I am a developer and a system architect for Dynamics NAV and Business Central. My journey in Dynamics World started in 2010 and since then I had been working for Gold Partners in Poland and Denmark and also helping implementing system for one big global end user. I implemented Dynamics NAV and Business Central across Eastern Europe and Middle East. I had pleasure to work with wonderful people in such countries such as Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Greece, US, and United Arab Emirates.

With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, and more than a decade dedicated to the field service sector, Manuel Bilgic brings a deep understanding of both technology and industry-specific challenges. In his role at Sigmax, he leverages his expertise together with a dedicated team to support partners and customers in optimizing their field service processes and overcoming operational challenges. Manuel is passionate about helping organizations unlock efficiency and growth by translating complex needs into practical, future-ready solutions.

Ivana Bisevac is the BC Consultant Team Lead at NaviPartner, where she oversees all partner deliveries. With a strategic focus and deep expertise in Business Central, she ensures seamless coordination and high-quality service across NaviPartner’s global network of over 120 partners.

SharePoint Addict since 2007 aMP community member

Product Owner - ExFlow Travel&Expense

Vanja is business development professional passionate about delivering technology-driven solutions that create exceptional experiences for its users. At NaviPartner she is leading a sales team responsible for reseller network of over 120 partners.

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Jonas runs the Engineering Systems teams for Dynamics 365 Business Central and has been working on build, test and CI/CD systems for the past 20 years.

I like technology, but I love when it focuses on making things easier for us and improving everyone's lives, no matter where we come from or who we are. More than 15 years of experience in Biz Apps. Started with Navision in 2003... and nowadays, focused on Business Central and the full Power Platform spectrum. Active community member and founder of Mallorca Power Platform local user group, where I try to help, learn and have fun (and some beer...) with my colleagues!

Peter has been with Microsoft since the acquisition of Navision in 2002, and has worked as a program manager in a number of areas and product lines throughout this time. He is currently a program manager on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central developer tools team, responsible for the AL language, Visual Studio Code tooling, AppSource and extensions.

Senior Software Engineer on the Dynamics 365 Business Central platform team at Microsoft, specialising in building scalable and reliable backend systems.

Inge Boubez is the Chief Marketing & Growth Strategist at Neural Impact, with over 20 years of experience driving partner marketing success across ERP, CRM, AI, and modern workplace solutions. She has led go-to-market planning, channel strategy, and neuroscience-based content programs for both global tech leaders and startups. Inge currently focuses on applying Microsoft Copilot and AI to optimize digital demand generation, streamline buyer journeys, and enhance co-sell outcomes. Her strategies have delivered a 10x increase in MQL pipeline and a 5x boost in SQL conversions through emotionally resonant, scalable marketing workflows.

Christoph Brüntrup is Managing Director of GSGroup Deutschland GmbH and is responsible for the product management of the field service software Handyman as well as the Handyman Business Central Extension.

Finnur Bragason serves as Senior Director at AGR Inventory and has held several positions in the company the last 13 years, leading initiatives across demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization for retailers and wholesalers worldwide. Finnur is a recognized voice in supply chain circles, frequently speaking at industry conferences. In May 2024, at the ConneXion 2024 event in Reykjavik, he presented a session titled: AI-Driven Inventory Forecasting - Saving Your Bottom Line, sharing insights on how AI-powered demand planning tools boost profitability and optimize inventory for better service levels and productivity

With around 20 years of experience in software engineering for the fashion, apparel, retail, and e-commerce sectors—all centered-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central—I focus on building innovative, user-driven solutions that truly address industry needs. My hands-on experience in both technology and the business side enables me to bridge the gap between business challenges and technical delivery. As a Product Manager, I led the transformation of a legacy NAV-based platform into a modern, cloud-based Business Central solution for fashion wholesalers, driving agile releases and close collaboration with partners and customers. I believe that storytelling is key to product success—it helps to engage stakeholders, align teams, and translate complex challenges into real, working solutions. I’m passionate about leveraging AI technology to drive sustainable, impactful results and shape every product’s journey in today’s fast-moving market.

I'm a Global Process Owner for Customer Centricity at COSMO CONSULT, where I help align Sales and Marketing through data-driven processes, shared KPIs, and scalable CRM strategies. My focus is on turning customer-centricity into something operational — not just aspirational. I work at the intersection of Sales Ops, RevOps, and Enablement, building IT ecosystems around Dynamics 365 that improve pipeline visibility, lead scoring, and customer journeys. I believe real growth happens when teams stop working in silos and start building around the customer. I also share my insights regularly as a LinkedIn Creator on Sales, RevOps, and process automation.

Benjamin Brousseau, Sales Engineer at Verosoft, has over seven years of experience leading The Asset Guardian (TAG) implementations across industries such as logistics, energy, and manufacturing. He supports global companies in addressing asset management challenges, improving data clarity, and optimizing processes to accelerate their digital transformation and maximize the potential of automation. Currently pursuing his Master’s in Digital Transformation at HEC Montréal, he also contributes to TAG Mobi R&D, supporting the development of an AI agent designed to accelerate workforce adoption of EAM systems, ensuring continuous innovation and customer satisfaction.

As a co-founder of Partner Economics, George is accomplished and forward-thinking with over 30 years’ experience strategically propelling Microsoft partner businesses forward. A thought leader and pioneer in the areas of Partner Business Model and Cloud Transformation, George has worked on strategic projects with Microsoft and Navision since 1997. George has also held senior roles including CEO of Aston Group NA, board member of several ISV’s and large-scale VAR’s and most recently was Chief Revenue Officer for jet Global, the world’s largest Microsoft Dynamics ISV by unit volume. Having been involved in more than 100 sales and purchase of related Microsoft Dynamics partners, he knows where the value lies in these businesses. A strategic thinker, his expertise has been utilized to create significant bodies of work, including the channel transformation strategy for Microsoft’s partner ecosystem Cloud transition.

Christina Buhelt works in the release, compliance and privacy management team. Her work is mostly behind the scene, making sure that Business Central runs on trust. With more than a decade in this field, she is passionate about enabling other's potential.

Hendrik is managing partner at Dime Software and leads the Dime.Scheduler product team. His many years of experience as a consultant and passion for business and technology have helped shape Dime.Scheduler to what it is today and where it is headed.

Program Manager for the Dynamics 365 Business Central Control Plane team at Microsoft.

CEO of Merit Solutions, developer of Microsoft-based SaaS software covering operations, quality management, and compliance for biopharma, medical device, and regulated industry companies. Our products are deployed to customers through a network of Business Central and D365 FSC partners globally.

Lars has been with DynamicWeb for 3 years, focusing on demonstrating the possibilities of the DynamicWeb solution to partners and customers. With over a decade of experience in digitalizing commerce and product data processes, he brings significant expertise in technology-enabled digital transformation, helping organizations optimize their digital strategies.

Once upon a time, I was a Chartered Accountant — living the dream of month-ends, management packs, and spreadsheets galore. Then I saw the light (or maybe just another Excel crash) and decided to swap numbers for innovation, diving headfirst into the world of technology. Over 15 years later, I’ve lived and breathed Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central — as an end user, a consultant, and a leader. I spent 7 years working at award-winning Bam Boom Cloud, and for the past 18 months, I’ve been proudly heading up the Business Central practice at Infinity Group — finalists for BC Partner of the Year 2024. I’m genuinely passionate about Business Central — not just as a platform, but as a way to help businesses transform and thrive. And yes, even after all these years, I still love getting under the bonnet and getting my hands dirty in the system!

Tharanga Chandrasekara is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central lead technical consultant with over a decade of experience. Tharanga is an active member and community moderator of the official Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Community forum. He regularly shares knowledge with others through his blog, user groups, and webinars. Tharanga strongly believes that "one small piece of knowledge someone shares today could be the cornerstone of a huge concept that changes the world tomorrow". Since 2016, Tharanga has been awarded the prestigious Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Ben Chapman is a Solution Consultant at Netstock and a Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) professional. With a strong background in supply chain and demand planning, Ben has held the key role of Supply Chain Manager at one of our first UK customers, CJ Wildbird Foods. He brings extensive hands-on experience in optimizing demand, supply, and inventory processes, helping businesses unlock greater efficiency and resilience through smarter planning.

Nicolás Charritton is the Director of AI Business Solutions Sales for the UK & Ireland SME segment at Microsoft. With over 14 years of experience across product marketing, go-to-market strategy, business operations, and sales, he brings a uniquely global perspective shaped by roles in Latin America, Asia, EMEA, and the UK. Nicolás leads a high-performing team dedicated to helping SMEs harness the power of AI to drive productivity, streamline operations, and unlock new growth opportunities. His passion lies in making AI accessible and actionable for smaller businesses, empowering them to compete, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With deep expertise in business transformation, strategic partnerships, and customer engagement, Nicolás is a trusted advisor for SMEs looking to future-proof their operations and boost employee productivity through AI-driven innovation.

Katerina, an MVP, MCT, and renowned public speaker, focuses on Power Platform & AI. With twenty years of experience and key certifications in PROSCI, PMI, Power Platform Solution Architect, she leads in app development, AI, and adaptive work models. Active in the Microsoft community, Katerina mentors new tech talent and supports innovation. Katerina takes part in the #SharingIsCaring initiative, guiding community contributions to the Microsoft Sample Solution Gallery. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerinachernevskaya/

Microsoft Most Valuable (MVP) professional with more than 20 years of experience in IT. Including a PTS Group Manager position for Microsoft, owning IT startups, and managing over 50 large IT projects for international companies.

For the past four years, I have been developing my expertise as a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer at Kearney. Specializing in Power BI, but also working with a range of BI tools, including Tableau and Qlik, to deliver comprehensive analytics solutions. My work is centered around leveraging various technologies to design and implement complex solutions that address dynamic business needs. In pursuit of this goal, I integrate Microsoft tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps, enabling seamless, automated workflows and empowering data-driven decision-making across teams.

Sharka Chobot is the creator of the CRM product category (1995) and Chief Transformation Officer of Neural Impact. Sharka applies behavioral economics, neuroscience and persuasion psychology to help Microsoft partners develop an effective customer acquisition and go to market strategy. She has over 35 years of technology specific expertise and teaches behavioral marketing at leading universities in Canada. Sharka has worked with hundreds of Microsoft partners on six continents to develop their cloud product, packaging, pricing and vertical market strategy and to accelerate their transition to a SaaS business model.

Daren Christoffersen is a seasoned Product Manager at RUX, where he leads the Product Development team in engineering Business Applications for industrial equipment and commercial field services businesses. With over two decades of experience in ERP systems, he brings deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and a sharp focus on aligning technical capabilities with the operational realities of complex industries. For more than 20 years, Daren has played a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and roadmap of RUX’s Rentals and Service solutions, helping companies gain the visibility and control they need to make smarter decisions and strengthen performance. He continues to drive innovation and client success across RUX’s evolving product portfolio, working closely with partners and internal teams to deliver verticalized solutions and complementary productivity apps that are engineered to fit, built to last.

Claudiu is a Software Engineer, specializing in building and optimizing platform features for Dynamics 365 Business Central. With a strong focus on performance, usability, and AI-driven enhancements. Claudiu has contributed to key initiatives such as Analysis Assist and page summarization , driving innovation and improving user experience across the platform.

Jenn Claridge is Vice President of the ERP Practise at Sabre. Sabre is a Microsoft Partner with a Manufacturing vertical where Jenn planted her roots in 2008 starting as a consultant. Since 2013 Sabre has been laser focused on NAV and Business Central. Her areas of expertise are Project Management and using the Trade Modules, Assemblies and Production, Projects and Service. Her passion is getting results for her clients and rescuing any stray cat that comes her way!

Val Clarke has over a decade of experience in the software industry and has been with 4PS for seven years. As Operations Director, Val is responsible for overseeing the daily business operations and overall customer satisfaction, evaluating efficiency and performance, developing and implementing strategies for growth, employee recruitment and development and general business improvements.   With strong people management and strategic planning skills, Val is passionate about ensuring that 4PS offers the best possible outcomes for customers and employees. The 4PS core values are fully embedded into her approach to running the business – Val consistently and continuously encourages everyone in the team to follow their heart, learn more and innovate.  Fostering this positive culture keeps the whole team developing and improving while delivering real quality and value to 4PS customers in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

Sam is the Sales Director at Revolen, who work in partnership with Microsoft to deliver the BCTalent program.

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Since 1998 working with Navision, Dynamics NAV, and now with Business Central and Power Platform. I worked as an end-user, consultant, and developer in different companies and partners. Dual Microsoft MVP in the Business Applications (Business Central) and Azure AI Services International Speaker at Directions EMEA, Directions ASIA, Days of Knowledge (Nordic, Central, and Atlanta) and DynamicsMinds. Organizing committee member "Business Central Day ES" (www.businescentralday.es) and Global Power Platform Bootcamp Zaragoza (https://www.meetup.com/power-platform-zaragoza/) Also, you can see me telling things about Business Central and Power Platform at different community events and on my YouTube Channel: Aprende Business Central en Español (https://www.youtube.com/@rcorella) If you want to know more about me, here you have my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertocorella/

Craig Crescas, based in Colorado, began his Microsoft career in March 2000. He joined the organization when Microsoft began investing in Business Applications (ERP and CRM). With almost 25 years of experience in Dynamics, Craig is chartered with changing the world one partner at a time. Since the launch of Dynamics 365, Craig has dedicated his efforts to recruiting and onboarding organizations, those interested in adding business applications to their product portfolio, by providing leadership, guidance and onboarding tools to streamline our partner’s time to market.

Luciano Cunha is the CEO and Co-Owner of STAEDEAN, a global leader in cloud applications for Microsoft Dynamics 365. He brings more than two decades of experience in the software and manufacturing industries and has a formidable background in marketing, operations, and supply chain management. He is enthusiastic about transforming businesses with intelligent cloud solutions and sustainable growth.

Christian Heide Damm is the cloud architect of Business Central and is responsible for the overall design of the Business Central Online architecture. Christian has been part of the entire NAV/BC journey to the cloud and continues to be passionate about all things SaaS and cloud architecture.

Phillip Dawson is Head of Sales at Yavrio, helping finance teams modernise operations within Microsoft Dynamics 365. He brings extensive experience in building scalable processes for growing companies and is passionate about simplifying financial workflows so organisations can work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence.

Stijn De Mulder is CTO at Hive CPQ, leading the development of the next generation CPQ technology that accelerates sales and delivers smooth experiences.

Joe DeHaai brings over 20 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, spanning consulting, startup leadership, presales, sales, and GTM strategy. He’s worked across the full spectrum—from helping early-stage partners to guiding mature practices through reinvention. What sets Joe apart is his ability to bridge strategy and execution. He’s not just talking theory—he’s led real change. At one point, he spearheaded a shift away from traditional feature-function ERP selling and toward industry-specific, outcome-driven messaging. That pivot improved win rates and unlocked significant revenue growth. Today, Joe works closely with Microsoft partners to sharpen their differentiation, build compelling offers, and equip their sales and delivery teams to engage customers more effectively. Whether he’s leading workshops on emotional buyer engagement, Copilot GTM strategy, or ERP practice acceleration, Joe is known for making complex ideas simple—and making good teams even better.

Stefano Demiliani is a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications and for Azure and the MCT Regional Lead for Italy. He's the author of many successful IT books related to Dynamics NAV, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Azure DevOps, Azure solution development and Power Platform. He's the winner of the global "Tech Start of the Year" Digital Revolution Award 2023 (the "Tech Star of the Year" award recognizes outstanding contributions to the cloud industry by individuals working at any level within an organization).

CEO and co-founder of Seer 365, Sam is well-known and respected within the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem, having previously grown and sold three successful Microsoft Dynamics businesses, the most recent of which, at its time of sale to a large Global Systems Integrator, was the UK's largest Microsoft Dynamics partner. As an experienced business leader, he has a real passion for improving business efficiency and productivity, which was where the idea for Seer 365 and the GYDE365 platform originally came from. Alongside his team, he is 100% focused on helping Microsoft Dynamics 365 partners, ISV partners, their customers, and Microsoft itself to be more successful. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dharmasiri-36807318/

I'm a software/IT professional with strong technical skills and a versatile attitude in building and delivery up to date solutions. During my 25 years career i covered up different roles related mainly to Microsoft systems and ERP/CRM. Currently I'm leading R&D and IT teams with the goal to release, sell, and and maintain business applications for the smb companies around the world. As solution architect I'm focused on full Microsoft stack (Dynamics 365 Business Central, PowerBI, Dynamics 365 CRM, Sharepoint, M365 and modern workplace) As Microsoft tecnology specialist my main goal is to design and integrate solutions related to CRM, ERP and BI systems. As a team leader I try to promote best practices and pattern in a healthy and positive work environment driven by business goals and continuous self improvement. I have a long experience in design and develop ERP for Italian and international companies, with knowledge of enterprise business processes.

I’m the Chief Marketing Officer at COSMO CONSULT, where I lead our (S)MARKETING strategy to deliver customer-centric, industry-specific software solutions based on Microsoft technology, Dynamics 365, and our own IP. With over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development, I bring deep expertise in digital transformation and the value of business applications. My focus areas include product positioning, industry development, lead generation, and campaign management. Together with my team, I work to communicate the unique value of our solutions and help customers advance their digitalization goals. I’m always open to exchanging ideas with forward-thinking professionals.

I am a Swede from Hamburg living in Berlin and have been involved in the marketing of business applications since completing my business administration studies. So the digitalization of business processes is not really new to me, but the dimension is quite different today than it was 25 years ago. I am responsible as CMO for the (S)MARKETING area - the process of the customer journey. Due to my many years of experience in the capital goods industry, my focus at COSMO CONSULT is on the positioning and marketing of our product portfolio in the industry segments as well as the further development of our industry expertise. With my team consisting of experienced Product Marketing Managers, Campaign Specialists and a strong Lead Generation Team, we work on the unique selling points and industry specifics of our software solutions and their marketing on a daily basis. The further development of our customers' digitalization approaches is our motivation and challenge at the same time.

I am a multi-lingual professional with over a decade of expertise in product marketing and business strategy. My career journey has been defined by roles that enable me to bridge the gap between market needs and product innovation, helping organizations deliver impactful solutions. Currently, I hold the position of Global Lead E-Invoicing at Quadient, where I focus on defining and executing strategies for our e-invoicing solutions. Prior to this, I served as the Global Product Marketing Manager, leading Product Marketing and Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy initiatives, driving market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and customer advocacy efforts.

Clarinda has 20+ years of experience in leadership positions in Sales and Marketing within B2B software organizations around the globe. Early in her career she worked for Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners, where she was successful in positioning vertical solutions. She's worked for start-ups, scale-ups, and corporate giants like Nasdaq, and has mastered building effective international marketing and sales organizations. She recently re-joined the channel as CMO of Companial, where she leads the marketing organization.

Andreas is an experienced seller and leader who has hands-on-experience from lead-to-close of projects as well as product sale. 17+ years B2B Sales of complex Software Solutions ERP, CRM, DMS (Microsoft Dynamics (BC, FnO, CE). Build the global YAVEON ISV Channel. Moderator ISV Circle IAMCP Germany. Today I am specialized in Sales Enablement, Rev Ops, Interim Sales and Market Entry Germany.

My name is Cameron Duncan, and I’ve been with Quadient for three and a half years. I began my career as a Business Development Representative, cutting my teeth on cold calls while gaining firsthand insight into the challenges of manual processes in accounts payable and accounts receivable. After a year of building expertise and delivering value, I transitioned into an Account Executive role, where I spent the next two years consulting companies on how to streamline and improve their financial operations. Now based in the UK, I’m focused on developing Quadient’s partner channel across the UK and Ireland. My goal is to collaborate with partners to strengthen customer loyalty, drive efficiency, and free up time for businesses to focus on the initiatives that enable them to thrive, not just survive.

Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneurship to being a driving force in some of Africa's largest partners. Berny's expertise extends across fields like Production and Inventory Management, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Law, Taxation, and Labour Law. Over 27 years, he's empowered thousands worldwide through NAV/BC training, in 20+ countries. Currently, he nurtures Business Central practices, consultants, and developers, also aiding partners to grow, and promoting Dynamics 365 Business Central. Berny's voice has resonated at industry conferences like Tech-Ed, Directions, Days of Knowledge and hosted the Navision Africa partner conference. Passionate about knowledge sharing, he finds joy in inspiring business growth and personal development among partners.

I'm part of the Runtime team at Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, where I work on the core server infrastructure. My expertise lies in Natural Language Processing, and I'm currently focused on building BC Copilot and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to make Business Central an Intelligent ERP.

Part of the leading CSP Distributor in the world, TD SYNNEX. Experienced Microsoft expert with over 15 years in the field. Knowledge about the complex world of Microsoft licensing, MAICPP, CSP and Incentive & Engagement programs, focused on Business Applications solutions. Possessing a winning combination of solid tech skills and business sense. Eager in helping you grow your Dynamics 365 & Power Platform business and assisting in the move towards the Cloud by providing advice on a global level, combining technical background and knowledge with business and customer/partner needs.

Channel development manager supporting organizations grow their footprint, building capabilities to adopt the latest technology and transform their value proposition to meet the rapidly changing market demands.

Elmar is responsible for the CPQ Revenue Team and Partner management in EMEA at Experlogix.

Renato Fajdiga, a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central consultant and blogger, currently leads the Business Applications team, overseeing F&O, BC, and other applications. An MVP and MCT since 2018, he specializes in Business Applications, particularly Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power Platform. He thrives on learning new technologies and concepts that enhance customer processes. Occasionally, he delves into coding, but his primary motivation is resolving community-posted issues with Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Klaus is Co-Founder and CEO of acadon, an ISV focussing on ERP for the Timber industry. Since 2010 he is engaged in the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) and now is treasurer of the German, EMEA and worldwide IAMCP. Klaus is passionate about bringing people together so that everybody can deliver better solutions to customers.

HR Professional with 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Human Resources Technology sales and consulting.

Tobias Fenster started as a developer in the 1990s. Holding different positions including Head of Technical Consulting, Head of Development and CTO for multiple Microsoft partners during his career, he is now a Managing Director at 4PS Germany and Chief Engineer at Hilti. He is also a Microsoft Regional Director, holds dual Microsoft MVP awards for Business Applications and Azure and is a Docker Captain. He is blogging on tobiasfenster.io, where he writes about Business Applications, Docker and Windows Containers, but also tooling like Azure DevOps, Visual Studio Code and infrastructure automation. His other focus is Azure, mainly around container environments and SQL.

Hey there! I'm Edmondo Ferretti, and I've been living in Dublin, Ireland while working at Microsoft for the past nine years. I kicked off my journey as a Site Reliability Engineer, where I spent two years making sure everything ran smoothly and reliably. For the last seven years, I've been part of the Business Central Control Plane team, diving deep into security. It's been an exciting ride, and I've loved every moment of it. My passion for security and my dedication to the team have helped us step up our game. I'm proud to be part of Microsoft and to contribute to making our systems and customers safer and more secure.

Martin plays a pivotal role in driving growth across Microsoft solutions in Denmark. His mission is to strengthen Arrow’s partner ecosystem by developing new business opportunities, managing key reseller relationships, and executing joint go-to-market strategies with the vendor.

During a 24-year career with Microsoft, Cecilia earned a reputation for clarity of purpose and an unwavering focus on results. Ambitious goals, methodical planning, and effective execution are the hallmarks of her management philosophy. Cecilia’s leadership style emphasizes integrity, empathy, inclusiveness and accountability. Cecilia spent 19 years with Microsoft Business Applications, culminating in a four-year stint as Global Ecosystem Lead. As a key member of the unit’s leadership team, she was responsible for growth of the core business through the development and health of the partner ecosystem. Among the functions she oversaw were ecosystem capacity planning, capability development and performance growth strategies, as well as field operations at global scale.

I am a senior developer at twoday A/S, I have worked with NAV / Business Central for 12 years, and my focus has always been on the more technical side of things, and how to use the best tools for the job.

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Gary has nearly 25 years’ experience of implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (and its predecessor Navision) with a focus on warehouse, logistics and manufacturing functions. He is passionate about leveraging this platform by designing and developing apps to improve both efficiency and insights into business processes.

Bartek Gasior joined Microsoft in 2017 during the pivotal transformation of Navision into a SaaS solution. He played a key role in developing the backend services that now power the cloud-based Business Central platform. Currently, Bartek is part of the Control Plane team, where he specializes in the management and administration of customer environments, bringing deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and service operations.

Germantas Gaurilcikas is the Regional Lead for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) at Companial, where he drives strategic growth and partner success across diverse markets. Germantas is passionate about empowering Microsoft Dynamics partners by aligning their needs with Companial’s goals: to be the most trusted ecosystem that helps partners grow faster, go further, and deliver better outcomes.

Frans Gemen CCO at idyn Netherlands With over 15 years at the helm of idyn, Frans is also the founder of OMA (Object Manager Advanced). His background in logistics, IT and the merchant navy, along with his previous role as CEO of a successful VAR, gives him a unique perspective on improving ERP processes. Frans is passionate about building tools that make Business Central work better, for partners and customers.

Steve Gichure is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central developer with 14 years of experience implementing ERP solutions across Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the US. Stephen has been an active member of the Business Central community in New Zealand for the last 5 years, sharing his knowledge in community events across NZ. He now works as a freelance contractor, focusing on enabling business transformation through software innovations.

I've been in the NAV/BC world for more than 15 years now, first as a developer, and currently as the CTO of iDynamics, an ISV best known for our Commissions solution for Business Central. If you have been in the Business Central community for long, you have probably seen my name reporting bugs in Github or nagging Microsoft employees in Yammer for improvements to the app 😆

With over a decade of experience shaping Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, I’ve worked on core platform components such as MCP, Copilot AI and Summarization, APIs/OData, AL Runtime, Analysis View, the record API, task scheduling, and page background task processing. My passion is building a platform that delivers the smoothest and fastest ERP experience for partners and customers. I’m always excited to discuss AI, MCP, performance, and future innovations that make Business Central even better.

Jesper Gjedde brings over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, including a decade specializing in Product Information Management (PIM). He thrives at the intersection of technology and business, with a strong focus on presales - simplifying complex PIM solutions and demonstrating their true value to customers. Jesper is skilled at turning technical details into clear, compelling narratives, bridging the gap between business needs and technology. Energized by dynamic, customer-focused environments, he enjoys working closely with teams to design and deliver the best solutions for clients.

James Goddard – Head of Marketing, Yavrio James Goddard is the Head of Marketing at Yavrio, where he oversees all aspects of marketing, including brand, digital, demand generation, PR, and communications. With a background in global consumer goods, he’s held marketing roles at well-known brands such as McVitie’s Biscuits, Garmin, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Charlie Bigham’s. James brings deep expertise in brand building, retail and shopper marketing, e-commerce, and digital strategy. Now at Yavrio, he’s helping to elevate the fast-growing fintech start-up and shape their marketing strategy and function—bringing a customer-first, commercially minded approach to the world of B2B financial technology.

Christian Goergen is Business Development Manager for Microsoft Business Applications at Bohnen IT GmbH. He helps SMBs modernize finance, supply chain, and service with Dynamics 365 Business Central, the Power Platform, and Azure integrations. Christian bridges sales, product, and delivery to turn strategy into repeatable solutions, with a strong focus on adoption, governance, and measurable outcomes. His work centers on partner co-selling, ISV ecosystems, and building scalable go-to-market offers across DACH and Europe. Passionate about pragmatic innovation, he brings hands-on experience with AI, process automation, and data-driven decision making. At Directions EMEA, he shares real-world lessons from customer projects— what works, what doesn’t, and how to land value fast.

As Head of Innovation, I oversee the development and management of over 50 apps built for Business Central and the Power Platform. Our revenue model is subscription-based, ensuring continuous value for our clients. I lead the transformation of innovative ideas into professional-grade applications. My background includes extensive experience as a architect, developer and business consultant specializing in Dynamics 365, Business Central/NAV, and integrating third-party products such as e-commerce, CRM, and time registration systems. This diverse expertise allows me to drive forward-thinking solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing technologies, enhancing business efficiency and productivity.

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la Power Platform. Cofundador de la primera iniciativa de comercialización en España de Microsoft Dynamics CRM como servicio, con la versión 4.0, bajo el nombre comercial CRM Dinámico.

Edgar Grasl has been part of ELO Digital Office since 2012. As International Sales Manager, he supports ELO subsidiaries worldwide and drives international business development. In addition, he works as a sales trainer, designing and delivering practice-oriented trainings that connect real-world sales experience with digital expertise. Edgar is also an active speaker at conferences and webinars, where he shares insights on enterprise content management, digital transformation, and the future of work. With more than a decade of experience in the ECM industry, he brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every stage and training session.

Joe Griffin is a technical architect, trainer, and practice lead for a global Microsoft Inner Circle partner. Joe holds over 50+ Microsoft certifications, covering technology areas ranging from Microsoft 365, Business Applications, Data Platform, Microsoft Azure and more. Joe's specialist areas of interest are Dynamics 365 Project Operations, the Microsoft Power Platform, and the emerging arena of generative AI solutions. As well as being an experienced coder, Joe has worked across numerous industry areas, including construction, energy, print & direct mail, and professional services. He regularly contributes to the Microsoft technical community as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). In his spare time, Joe has a keen interest in video games, reading, travelling and studying history.

Tomas Grubliauskas is a Principal Software Engineering Manager in Business Central Client team. Tomas has 10 years of experience building client experiences in ERP and SMB field. Currently, Tomas is leading Business Central modern client efforts for web and mobile. Tomas is the go-to person for questions about UI, Accessibility, PWA, JS add-ins, Android/IOS apps and browser client.

Business Central Application Specialist

Editor and co-founder at MSDynamicsWorld.

Ulf Gustafsson is Chief Product Officer at EazyStock, with over 25 years of experience driving product innovation and supply chain transformation at companies including Ericsson, Sony, eBuilder, and Syncron. He’s passionate about making advanced technology practical — turning AI and automation into tools that simplify inventory management and deliver real results. At Directions EMEA, Ulf will share how EazyStock connects with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to help businesses work smarter, save time, and boost profitability.

Unified Commerce expert, responsible for growing NaviPartner marketshare globally.

Mathias is a data enthusiast with a great passion for the synergy between data analytics and cloud data platforms. As a Principal Architect at Fellowmind he works with building up clients' data capabilities, implementing data platform technologies and all-in-all maximize the impact of their their data. Being a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, he is very passionate about sharing anything with community, especially something around turning data into impact! With a background in Product Development and Innovation, Mathias brings a unique 'Data Product' perspective to the realm of data architecture, and is obsessed with the bigger picture. With his slightly rebellious attitude, he's not afraid to challenge the status quo and break industry norms to find new and better solutions.

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform.

Starting as a Microsoft Dynamics superuser in 2014, Kay has seen both sides of implementation projects. She enjoys bringing her user experience and insights to help partners and customers streamline business processes and keep up with an increasingly digital world.

Bo has been participating in the development and launch of subscription-based app services at Abakion. Co-driving the conceptualization, development, and global market introduction of recurring revenue streams. He has been deeply involved in the entire lifecycle of these services, influencing development, providing customer support, and implementing effective marketing strategies.

With more than 30 years’ experience in the IT business, Niels-Erik Hansen has developed a huge passion for business development and IT strategy. Working with Navision Software and at the Microsoft Development Center in Copenhagen for 7 years, he gained a deep insight into the traditional Dynamics NAV customer and business management software market. He also have a strong background working in the Microsoft Biz Apps channel, establishing businesses in Europe for international ISVs and distributors. Whether talking to a partner or doing presales activities with a customer, Niels-Erik is dedicated to making life easier for business users and improving the quality and effectiveness of their IT solutions. Niels-Erik is your personal Biz Apps Copilot!

Thorsten has been working at Microsoft in Germany for almost 17 years. During this time, he has filled various roles. Currently and for about 6 years he is PDM for the Dynamics partners in Germany.

Magnus is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and has been part of the Dynamics 365 Business Central team for 4 years. His expertise areas include the Payables Agent, E-Documents, Integrations, etc.

Financial Management Systems and ERP consultant, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for Wholesale/Distribution, Manufacturing (Assembly), Fintech and Professional Services organisations. Helping partners provide effective solutions through our nolan business applications. Whether you are replacing old legacy systems or optimisation of an existing customers implementation our applications help to enhance Business Central functionality and provide efficiencies and insights.

Henrik is a Veteran in the NAV and Business Central world. Henrik has worked with clients in a plethora of industries and geographic locations and sizes. Henrik is proud to be known as a dinosaur ...

Tanya Henderson is the founder of Tess Team . Tanya has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and is passionate about ERP solutions and Power Bi Reporting. Tanya is a solution architect, consultant and trainer who is a Microsoft Certified Professional in Dynamics GP, Dynamics BC and Power BI. She believes in the giving back as an active community Leader through philanthropy in the Salt Lake City region and the Microsoft Technical community.

Fredrik Hietala is one of the Partner and Customer Success Managers for SMB , with an engineering background in Dynamics NAV and AX. Fredrik leads a team of cloud solution architects who specialize in partner and customer interactions within the Business Central product group.

Hi 👋. I'm on a mission to help drive the growth of SMEs and Mid-Market businesses in the UK and Ireland by helping them better manage their cash flow and optimise the way they use their short-term spare cash. 80% of SMEs fail because of cash flow problems. But with better tools, I believe many of these failures are avoidable. Get in touch if you want to hear about: ➡️ Best practice cash flow management ➡️ How to move on from Excel data reconciliation to accurate, real time cash visibility ➡️ How to move from 1 view / business unit to a centralised source of truth Worried about your cash flow? Frustrated by hours on Excel and lack of visibility? You're always welcome to vent over a virtual coffee ☕️ When I'm not working I can be found: - Watching whale and big cat documentaries - Playing football, tennis and chess

Software Engineer at Microsoft, working on bringing the Business Central application to GitHub.

Being part of the Microsoft Dynamics community since 1990, Erik Hougaard has worked with every version and visited all corners of the system. He has worked with NAV for the biggest companies in Denmark and across numerous industries. He is a Managing Partner in EFOQUS, a Canadian Microsoft Partner developing products and solutions with Dynamics 365 Business Central. Erik is an active community contributor passionate about sharing his deep technical knowledge, and he has been awarded a Microsoft MVP Award for his Dynamics NAV contributions every year since 2014. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences and has been blogging about Dynamics since 2013. In 2019 he wrote the BUSINESS CENTRAL FIELD GUIDE to help customers understand the system, with or without external help. In 2020 he added a YouTube channel publishing weekly videos with hacks and insights for Microsoft 365 Business Central programming.

Sólbjörg has been part of the POS-ONE team for nearly three years, where she has worked across sales, marketing, and now partner enablement. Before stepping into her current role as Associate Partner Manager, she gained experience in retail and hospitality, working with point-of-sale systems and customer-facing sales. Today, she supports POS-ONE’s implementation partners in successfully positioning and adopting POS365 for the Dynamics 365 Business Central ecosystem. Alongside her work, Sólbjörg is completing a bachelor's degree in finance, where her thesis focuses on how ISVs can improve partner adoption - a topic she explores both academically and in practice.

Fabian Huber is Senior Technical Evangelist at dox42. He is responsible for Sales and Partner management. He presents dox42 to customers and partners at various events, international conferences, and online meetings. Additionally, he is the product manager for dox42 in Business Central. He has built in-depth knowledge and project know-how on process optimization and document automation for various technologies (Microsoft SharePoint, MS Office, Dynamics 365, SAP, etc.). He is also accompanying customers and partners through the entire dox42 implementation process. Furthermore, he holds workshops and trainings for partners and customers, and he supports dox42 in various Marketing activities.

With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Jola is a driving force behind TD SYNNEX’s Microsoft cross-cloud strategy across EMEA. She drives the growth initiatives that empower partners through tailored programs, including MAICPP and strategic incentive frameworks. Jola brings a deep-rooted passion for Business Applications, cultivated through her previous roles. Her work focuses on unlocking partner potential by aligning business goals with cloud innovation

Lotte Cordt Ihlemann is a Partner and Customer Success Manager and has been with Microsoft for more than 20 years. Over the years Lotte has been working in various global roles within marketing, product marketing, and partner enablement for Business Central and earlier Dynamics NAV and Dynamics AX. Currently driving Business Central global partner readiness and communication, Microsoft's community, event and content strategy at key SMB business application conferences, strategic alliance management and projects securing the customer base.

Senior Software Engineer working in application group for Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Lawin is a Senior Channel Manager and Team Lead with over six years of experience in Partner Management and Sales. He began his Business Central journey at Netronic, where he advocated for the benefits of visual scheduling. Today at Boyum IT, he leads his team and supports partners and end-users in optimizing operations across the entire product value chain - from innovation and production to quality, logistics, and product launch.

20+ years experience working with NAV and Business Central from the partner channel, Microsoft as well as with large customers. 10+ years with Microsoft working in different roles all with Business Central and Copilot Studio as main focus areas. Currently with Microsoft EMEA covering Business Applications across Western Europe.

Michel drives global product strategy for ArrowSphere, leading roadmap, partner experience, and innovation. His team delivers impactful tools - like ArrowSphere Assistant and AI-driven insights - to help partners automate, secure, and scale their cloud businesses effectively.

Solution Architect with experience in Business Central and a Master of Science in Engineering in Operations Management with a focus on Supply Chain Management. The last 6 years I have worked with Business Central as a the main ERP solution, while never forgetting that an ERP system is a tool and nothing more for the customers processes. During this period I have worked and acquired a deeper level of understanding within the following application from Microsoft; - Business Central. - Microsoft Fieldservice. - Microsoft CRM. - PowerBi. - Microsoft Copilot. The different roles on my journey; - Trainee. - Consultant. - Presales responsible. - Project Manager. - Teamlead. - Solution Specialist. - Business Expert. - Solution Archietect. - Trusted Advisor. All of the roles has resulted in in-depth understanding of the "entire" ecosystem within an organization focused on manufacturing, services, assembly, sales, purchase, warehousing, shopfloor, automation.

Dorthe Hillerup Vedsted is Head of Customer Excellence at Abakion A/S, where she drives strategic initiatives to strengthen customer relationships and deliver long-term value. In addition, she leads a business unit with over 600 cloud customers, combining commercial responsibility with a deep focus on customer satisfaction and high-quality delivery. With a strong background in leadership, digital transformation, and customer-centric strategy, Dorthe is passionate about designing structured, scalable customer journeys that balance intelligent automation with meaningful human interaction. She brings extensive experience from both operational and advisory roles and is recognized for her ability to align business goals with real customer needs.

Fresh into the BizApps game but I am committed to driving partner success through Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. From Business Central to CRM and Finance & Operations, I help partners unlock tech's full potential through strategic campaigns, hands-on enablement, and impactful webinars.

Principal product manager focusing on partner capacity ISV Success

Power Platform advisor and team lead with a strong focus on adoption, governance, and enablement. I help organizations bridge the gap between business and tech by mentoring developers, driving best practices, and building scalable, user-centered solutions. My work spans automation, low-code, and AI, always rooted in business value. With a hands-on approach, I support teams through training and strategic consulting, promoting a healthy culture and internal capability building. I speak at conferences and community events to share practical insights and spark inspiration. Active in the Microsoft ecosystem since 2017, I began as a Dynamics 365 CE developer and now lead a team of Power Platform experts. Academical Background: • M.Sc. in Computer Science | Saarland University • M.Sc. in Computer Engineering | Polytechnic University of Tirana

I have been working with BC (and previously NAV and Navision) for 18 years, first as a super-user, then as a consultant, programmer, and now as a solution architect. All this time I was gaining experience with the product, learning the functionality module by module, struggling with everyday problems, errors, bumps during setup, implementation, fighting the way through the documentation and somewhere along the way… I fell in love with this system and work turned into passion. I share my passion, knowledge and experience on my blog: https://bc.foxer.pl.

Growth Engineering / Industry and AI Solutions / Technical Programs and Field Strategy.

Arend-Jan Kauffmann is CTO at Lumos 365 Ltd., a UK-based partner with a Business Central solution for the energy sector. With over 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central and 30 years of experience in the IT industry, he has a solid track record in this business. With a strong focus on architecture, design and integration, he worked in different roles and with a broad range of technologies and platforms, including C/SIDE & VS Code development, C/AL and AL, Microsoft .Net, Microsoft Azure and Office 365. He strongly believes that knowledge increases by sharing it, not by saving it. By delivering workshops and being a frequent speaker at conferences, he can put this into practice. Since 2013 Arend-Jan is awarded as Microsoft MVP Business Solutions.

ArcherPoint Inc, CEO

Kerem is an experienced professional at Simova with a strong background in sales, consulting, projects and partner care. Over the years, he has successfully led and supported numerous projects, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution. His expertise extends to building lasting partnerships and driving business growth through collaboration and innovation. With his broad experience across all Simova Extensions, Kerem is dedicated to delivering value to clients and partners alike.

Dynamics Price List (DPL) programs and policy, Dynamics on prem to cloud transformation

Algirdas has been navigating the Microsoft tech world for over 20 years, and he still enjoys it. As both a Product Development Team Lead and Product Owner for Bankfeed, he lives in that rare space between code, chaos, and convincing humans to talk to each other. Strategy? Got it. Untangling ancient logic no one admits to writing? Also got it. When you don't know what to do next, chances are he already has a plan, and a backup plan.

Ludwig is a seasoned business applications leader and Senior Partner Solution Sales Manager at Microsoft, specializing in driving growth and innovation across the Dynamics 365 ecosystem. Based in the Netherlands, Ludwig works closely with strategic partners to accelerate digital transformation through Microsoft’s Business Applications portfolio, with a strong emphasis on Dynamics 365 and AI-powered solutions. With over two decades of experience in technology and business development, Ludwig has built a reputation for combining strategic vision with hands-on execution. His career spans leadership roles in global business development, marketing, and partner enablement. At Microsoft, Ludwig focuses on empowering partners to unlock new revenue streams, modernize operations, and deliver customer success through the broader Dynamics 365 suite. His expertise includes go-to-market strategy, partner capability building, and leveraging AI to create scalable, future-ready solutions.

Stig Killendahl is a software engineer on the Business Central team. He is part of the integrations team and most recently worked on building tools for testing and validating Copilot and agent features, ensuring AI experiences are safe, high-quality, and reliable for customers.

I am a seasoned Cloud BizApps Engineer & Business Analyst specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform. With extensive experience across industries such as hospitality, finance, healthcare, and customer service, I have successfully led and contributed to diverse projects. As a trusted trainer and mentor, I am passionate about sharing knowledge, empowering professionals, and driving innovation within the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform community.

Chief Sales Officer

Ivan has been within Microsoft ecosystem for many years working with Business Central, NAV and Navision product since 2001, holding finance consulting and product manager roles within the localization team and then in core Application and Integration teams. For last couple of years, he focused on helping making Business Central more intuitive, deliver on application product feedback and working on integration between Business Central and Dataverse, Dynamics 365 for Sales and Field Service. Recently joined Docentric as product manager for their product on Dynamics 365 platform.

Ugne Kontare is a Chief Business Development Officer representing one of Europe's most successful cloud-ready companies, Softera Baltic, Partner of the Year in Lithuania, 2022. Having developed multiple solutions under the SOFT4 brand, several of which have successfully gained market share and partners' recognition, while several were killed after years of development, Ugne is ready to share the lessons learned along the way on how to build and manage products that sell. With a background in SMB sales and leadership, Ugne’s career expands over several industries, with most of its time dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics. With over 15 years of experience in various roles, such as Marketing, Sales, CEO, and Business Development, Ugne shares her knowledge and tips on how to: - Build and manage an effective team; - Market and sell Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC in the cloud; - Develop and implement strategies for launching and managing a software product – from analysis to profits.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ievgeniikorovin/

Blazej Kotelko is one of the PMs in the Microsoft Development Center Copenhagen, Denmark but he had worked previously for Microsoft in London, UK and in Poland. With experience in the SMB space, UX design, low-code platforms and partner management he is currently responsible for the success and roadmap of Dynamics 365 Business Central integration with Power Platform.

Guus Krabbenborg is a highly-experienced business trainer and consultant with a well-earned reputation in the Microsoft Dynamics arena. He has managed and co-owned several software companies, was Sales Director for Navision in The Netherlands and co-founder of QBS Group - aka Companial. Over the last 20+ years Guus has delivered business training and presentations to hundreds of Dynamics partners and end-users all over the world. in recent years with a particular attention to transformation. With Dynamics and More, Guus supports D365 customers and their partners with valuable services. Finally, Guus is a frequent speaker at various Microsoft events like DIRECTIONS and at D365 partner events all over Europe. His approach is perceived by both customers and partners as inspiring, creative and provocative – but always entertaining. :-9

Focusing on knowledge sharing, networking and building the Business Central community!

Maximilian Krampe holds a bachelors degree in Technical Management & Marketing and has been with Simova since 2020. He has previously worked in marketing and sales related to ERP-independend product lifecycle management solutions including product document management, process optimization, digitization and IoT. It is now his goal to inspire Microsoft Partners to streamline the processes for their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central customers with the Simova apps.

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Karolina brings a long-term approach to partnerships, focusing on strategies that drive real growth. With experience across difference industries, she’s passionate about creating partnerships that make a genuine impact.

Freddy Kristiansen is a Community Tech Evangelist at Directions for Partners, where he drives and ensures the technical depth and quality of content at the Directions and Days of Knowledge conferences. Passionate about empowering the Business Central community, Freddy focuses on bridging innovation with practical solutions and championing open-source collaboration. Before joining Directions, Freddy spent 23 years at Microsoft, where he was responsible for key open-source tools such as Docker, BcContainerHelper, and AL-Go for GitHub — all designed to make life easier for partners and customers in the Business Central ecosystem. Today, Freddy continues to advocate for open-source software within the community and will be driving future open-source initiatives under the Directions for Partners umbrella. In addition to his work with Directions, he is also the Owner, Evangelist, and Tech Guru at Freddy.DK ApS.

Stefan Kristiansen is Product Owner at Formpipe, specializing in Lasernet for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. With over 8 years of experience in consultancy and pre-sales, he brings strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of customer and partner needs. Based in Denmark, Stefan leads the development of Formpipe’s Business Central app, ensuring it delivers real value through simplicity and automation.

Development & Engineering (Document Capture)

Esben Nyhuus Kristoffersen is a principal architect on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central team. He has been working on the modern development story since the beginning and wrote the first lines of what would eventually become the new AL compiler.Esben is an expert in his field and has been invited to speak at several conferences around the world.

I have been working with business applications for the past 30 years and co-founded Abakion in 2000. Since the beginning of 2012, we have been engaged in the GR2R program (Global Road to Repeatability). Over the years, we have developed and refined our rapid and repeatable implementation methods, known as Unbox for Business Central, Sales Engagement, and Power BI solutions. As a Cloud-only partner, we have created more than 60 apps for Microsoft AppSource and over 20 apps that have been on the Top 100 Top Pick list. In 2020, we were honored with the Directions EMEA Community Award for our free Dynamics 365 Business Central video instruction and training site, UseDynamics.com. In 2023, we were proud to be named Microsoft Global Partner of the Year for Dynamics 365 Business Central. I am passionate about empowering businesses to achieve rapid growth through innovative cloud solutions, and I look forward to driving further advancements in business application technology.

Nikola has joined Microsoft 2007, right after the graduation. He has worked as part of the Client team on the first version of Role Tailored Client and later the first version of Web and SharePoint clients. After the NAV 2013 release, Nikola has joined the application team and was working on APIs and Integrations, Finance area, currently his focus is on driving Upgrade, Cloud Migration and effort on AL test tooling.

As a Cloud Architect, I am support our cloud service department by driving automation initiatives I also focus heavily on leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure AI Services to design and optimize scalable, efficient cloud solutions. My role involves ensuring seamless integration and innovation in cloud technologies to meet evolving business needs

Sophie Lapointe is a commercial leader with a track record of generating over $100M in pipeline across her career. A physicist by training, she successfully transitioned into the tech and SaaS sectors, where she’s known for scaling startups from the ground up. Sophie has led high-performing sales and marketing teams that have taken companies from zero to over $10M in ARR. Her expertise lies in revenue strategy and go-to-market execution, with a strong focus on ABM and strategic partnerships. She has designed programs that drive client retention and support accelerated international growth.

Principal Software Engineer Manager at Microsoft Responsible for the Development of Finance and Local feature. Sessions Microsoft presents: What's new in Finance Microsoft presents: Future of localizations and delocalization project Microsoft roundtable: Delocalization Journey for France and Norway

With over 25 years of expertise in the Business Central domain, Christian has led transformative projects, optimizing processes and driving growth. His mission is to create value-driven work environments that empower teams. He has also created and hosted numerous events and learning environments for developers, helping them update and expand their skills. As an accomplished speaker, Christian has shared insights at international conferences, including Directions EMEA and BCTechDays. His sessions or workshops provoke viewpoint shifts, offering strategic frameworks to keep organizations competitive in a dynamic landscape. Beyond technical skills, Christian’s education in Design Thinking, Theory U, and Future Leadership equips him as a certified Organizational Designer. His holistic approach blends creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking to drive impactful change. Connect with Christian to explore innovative solutions and elevate your organization’s potential. 🎙️🚀

CAL/AL developer for 15 years. Currently at Continia Software A/S.

Johannes is a technology enthusiast and as the dox42 Lead Technical Evangelist he is working on document automation scenarios in the Microsoft Ecosystem and beyond on a daily basis – always trying to find new best practices for customers and partners. While doing so he has gained great IT project knowhow in many industries and frequently contributes his knowledge and learnings on international conferences, in webinars and blog posts.

Markus Lippert is working for COSMO CONSULT (cosmoconsult.com) as a Team Manager and technical lead for COSMO Alpaca. Born near Ulm in Germany, Markus got his master's degree in computer science and started as a developer for Business Software and .NET. After different positions with development and operations tasks, Markus became Team Manager at COSMO CONSULT. He is blogging on lippertmarkus.com, where he writes about DevOps, Windows Containers and cloud-native technologies, but also tooling like Visual Studio Code. His other focus is Azure, mainly around container orchestration and automation. When Markus isn't busy trying out new technologies, he also loves to work on his personal development by doing sports, hiking or reading.

Founder of Tasklet Factory

Miguel Llorca is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Since 2014, he has been honored with the Microsoft MVP award, for his contributions to technical communities. He is also a member of the Microsoft Regional Director program, recognized for his extensive technical and business acumen and leadership within the community. Additionally, Miguel is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, an instructor and author for LinkedIn Learning, and a regular speaker at industry events and conferences, earning the distinction of LinkedIn Top Voice in 2024.

Marco Lubig is a Senior Consultant and Team Lead with extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. He specializes in implementing and optimizing ERP solutions, helping businesses streamline operations and enhance productivity. Marco is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success and is committed to delivering innovative solutions tailored to client needs. His expertise and leadership make him a valuable asset in the field of business technology.

Continia Expense Management

Jens has been with Microsoft for more than 20 years and has worked on the Business Central product (and previously Dynamics NAV) for most of this time. He is currently leading the Server Runtime team, so his everyday responsibility is to ensure that the BC server is always stable and performant.

Patricia has been working in ERP as a consultant for more than 30 years. She specialized in the international business and global implementations. At this moment she is responsible at Arquiconsult for the Neashore and International business.

Frank Maier is the CEO of DynamicsGlobalProjects GmbH and has been involved in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem for over two decades. He began his career as a developer, quickly advancing to consultant and project manager roles. His passion has always been large-scale international ERP implementations with Business Central and NAV. Frank was formerly CEO of OctoCon AG and, following its successful acquisition, served on the executive team of YAVEON GmbH. Since 2003, he has also been a board member of Directions EMEA, helping shape the future of the Dynamics partner community. He lives with his wife and children in the countryside of Southern Germany.

Kevin is a Lead Consultant at DynamicsGlobalProjects with many years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. In his role, he helps companies tackle complex ERP challenges – from initial concept to successful implementation. Thanks to his technical expertise and structured approach, he is regarded as a reliable partner for demanding Dynamics projects. Outside the office, Kevin is just as active: he loves exploring new places and rarely misses a chance to bring his team spirit to the football field – sometimes even with the same strategic precision he applies to his projects. ⚽✈️

Tibor is known as the MobileNAV expert. For more than 17 years, he has been a pillar member of MultiSoft Innovative Solutions' development team. If you want to go deep into details, he is the one you want to ask, since he knows everything about our ISV products.

Predrag Maricic is a Software Engineering Manager on the Microsoft Business Central team. He joined Microsoft in 2011, after working for 9 years within the area of financial and ERP software. In Microsoft, he was covering wide range of responsibilities - delivering global features, transforming application test strategy, implementing extension strategy, making the product ready for SaaS and developing artificial intelligence features. Lately, he has been involved in shaping up localization strategy and delivering Business Central worldwide.