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'Elevate' is coming to Lausanne. Join Archlet and EPFL on May 6th, 2025 for an evening of procurement & networking.
Come and participate in Archlet's 'Elevate' event titled, 'Beyond the Hype: How Data & AI actually add value for Digital Sourcing' at EPFL in Lausanne, on Tuesday 6th of May 2025 at 6pm.
Join thought-leaders as we dive into discussions on procurement, and network with fellow professionals from the region. To save your seat, please sign up below. We look forward to seeing you there 👋
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Get to know our speakers

Elaine Moran
SRVC Executive Director, EPFL
Elaine is a seasoned Product Manager with 20 years of multicultural and multifunctional experience, having worked across industries such as automotive, power-sports apparel, professional coffee machines, and ITC. She has contributed to both large multinational corporations and high-tech start-ups, leading strategic initiatives that span the full product lifecycle. Her expertise includes product and process design and implementation, quality management, complex new product launches, demand forecasting, product portfolio management, strategic planning, product marketing, and managing customer and supplier relationships.
She has lived and worked in Ireland, Germany, the USA, Italy, France, and Switzerland, bringing a global perspective to her work. Elaine holds a Bachelor of Technology in Production Management from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and an Executive MBA from HEC, University of Lausanne.

Ilona Piekoszewska
Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Givaudan
Ilona Piekoszewska is a senior sourcing and procurement leader with a proven track record of building resilient supply chains across healthcare, biotech, automotive, and food industries. As Global Head of Indirect Procurement at Givaudan, she partners with multi-category organizations to optimize purchasing strategies, cost economics, and network design, driving financial, operational, and sustainability objectives.
With a data-driven and technology-enabled approach, Ilona has successfully led teams to deliver double-digit gross margin improvements, implement advanced supply chain analytics, and develop lean, scalable operating models that enhance efficiency and capacity. Recognized for her strategic leadership and results-oriented mindset, she has received multiple industry awards, including the Takeda Shine Award and the CEO Award at Shire.

Ioannis Scheby Charalambous
Head of Transportation EMEA, 3M
Ioannis Scheby Charalambous is a seasoned supply chain and logistics leader with deep experience across global transportation networks. Currently Head of Transportation EMEA at 3M, he previously held several senior roles at Philip Morris International, where he focused on global logistics and fulfillment. With a background spanning both industry and research, and an Executive Master’s in Global Supply Chain Management from EPFL, Ioannis brings a strategic, data-driven mindset to navigating complex supply chain challenges across regions.

Lukas Wawrla
Co-Founder and Managing Director at Archlet
Lukas is the co-founder and Managing Director of Archlet, the Swiss-based strategic sourcing software company. After studying Supply Chain Management at the renowned ETH in Zürich, Lukas was intrigued by the challenges posed by large amounts of data for modern Procurement teams. He now works relentlessly to provide customers with a seamless solution that empowers every Procurement and Sourcing Professional to drive value for their organization.
What can you expect on the day?
18:00 - 18:30
Arrival
Arrive at EPFL and enjoy a welcome drink.
18:30 - 18:40
Welcome Speech
18:40 - 19:10
Keynote I
Elaine Moran, SRVC Executive Director, EPFL
Keynote II
Ilona Piekoszewska, Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Givaudan
Keynote III
Ioannis Scheby Charalambous, Head of Transportation EMEA, 3M
19:10 - 19:20
Archlet
Lukas Wawrla, Co-Founder of Archlet
19:20 - 19:40
Panel: Questions & Answers
Ask your questions and engage in an open discussion.
19:45 - 21:00
Networking
Food & drinks will be provided.