SAP Concur Conversations

How can travel managers move from enforcing rules to driving strategy?In this episode of the SAP Concur Conversations podcast, host and Global VP of Customer Advisory at Concur, Jeanne Dion, chats with Chloe Carver, Head of Corporate Travel Consulting at Acquis Consulting Group, about how to build a traveler-centric travel program that empowers employees, simplifies compliance, and drives business value.Join the conversation to learn how to design policies that guide behavior (not police it), turn implementation into transformation, and measure success beyond savings. Whether you’re modernizing your travel program or proving its value to leadership, this episode is packed with practical steps and inspiring ideas for creating a smarter, more human-centered travel experience.

What does it take to build sustainable growth in a time of constant disruption? In this special CFO Insights edition of the SAP Concur Conversations podcast, leaders across finance, IT, and HR explore how cross-functional collaboration fuels long-term success, and why the future of growth depends on it.Hear from:Julie Schwendimann, VP of Global Shared Services Operations at Stanley Black & DeckerRahul Patel, CIO at KBC Bank USAPriyanka Sudarshan, VP & HR Head for North Central Europe at Capgemini EngineeringVictor Brito Domingos, CFO at SAP ConcurTogether, they discuss the evolving role of the CFO, how AI is reshaping the workforce, the language barriers that often stall collaboration, and why data—and trust—are the new currencies of cross-functional success.From overcoming silos to balancing risk with innovation, this conversation offers practical insights for any finance, HR, or IT leader navigating uncertainty and driving business transformation.

“This is not your parent’s credit card anymore. Virtual cards are really a way to right-size spend.” Virtual cards are transforming travel and expense, eliminating out-of-pocket costs, tightening fraud controls, and simplifying reconciliation. In this episode, Rebecca Meeker, Senior Vice President of B2B Platforms, Corporate Solutions at Mastercard, and Dan Ouderkirk, Senior Director of Product Management at SAP Concur, join host Jeanne Dion to explore why virtual cards are having their moment, what’s driving adoption, and how they’re shaping an expenseless, AI-powered future of T&E.

65% of organizations say travel risks are at an all-time high. Yet 35% still believe nothing has changed, putting their people and programs at risk.In this episode of the SAP Concur Conversations podcast, International SOS experts Dr. Myles Druckman and Tyler Hosford uncover the new realities of travel in a fragmented world. From universities scrambling to evacuate study abroad programs to executives second-guessing “routine” business trips, they reveal how quickly risk has escalated, and how unprepared many organizations remain.You’ll learn:Why misinformation disrupted 27% of organizations during travel crises last yearHow AI is reshaping risk management—for better and worseWhy the traditional duty of care model no longer protects today’s travelersThe conversation’s most powerful takeaway? The concept of “return on intervention”—how preventing a single lost workday can justify an entire travel risk program. Plus, hear insights on the overlooked mental health toll of travel and why accommodation is about far more than a hotel room. This episode will reshape how you think about safety, responsibility, and what it truly takes to protect people on the move.

What happens when a self-proclaimed Concur skeptic is suddenly put in charge of implementing it? For MediaKind's Amber Lee, it meant going from fiercely defending her beloved expense spreadsheet to becoming one of the biggest champions of Concur.Now Corporate Travel and Expense Manager at MediaKind, Amber has spent over 15 years refining the art of driving user adoption, turning resistance into enthusiasm, simplifying complex processes, and creating a global community of admins who solve problems together.In this episode of SAP Concur Conversations, Amber shares the mindset shifts, change management tactics, and unexpected wins that transformed her approach. From winning over the most reluctant users (yes, even the “bagel guy”) to showing why community is a game-changer, her story is proof that Concur can be a catalyst for smarter, easier, and more compliant spend management.If you’ve ever struggled with adoption, faced pushback from employees, or wondered how to get more value from your T&E program, this conversation will show you what’s possible.

How do you build a finance team that can flex, adapt, and thrive in a hybrid world? ? In this special CFO Insights edition of the SAP Concur Conversations podcast, three finance leaders unpack what it really means to create an agile workforce — not just in structure, but in mindset.Barbara Salazar, CFO at E2 Consulting, Carl-Christian von Weyhe, CFO for Middle and Eastern Europe at SAP, and Massimiliano Zambon, Head of Finance at Giovanni Rana UK, discuss how they’re redefining collaboration, reimagining the office, and investing in the tools and culture needed to keep finance teams strong, connected, and future-ready. Whether you’re navigating hybrid work or thinking about how to keep top talent aligned with business goals, this episode is full of lessons on leading with intention.

What happens when artificial intelligence moves from theory to reality in the finance function? In this special CFO Insights edition of the SAP Concur Conversations podcast, three finance leaders explore how AI is transforming forecasting, operations, and decision-making, and what that really means for the office of the CFO.Barbara Salazar, CFO at E2 Consulting, Carl-Christian von Weyhe, CFO for Middle and Eastern Europe at SAP, and Massimiliano Zambon, Head of Finance at Giovanni Rana UK, share how they’re embracing AI to improve accuracy and efficiency, while carefully navigating concerns around data security, compliance, and ethical use.If you’re weighing the risks and rewards of AI in your organization, this candid conversation offers grounded, real-world perspective from leaders already in the thick of it.

“There is no book called CFOs for Dummies. It just doesn’t exist.”This candid insight from PEX CEO Toffer Grant sets the tone for a compelling conversation about the evolving role of finance leaders. In this episode of the SAP Concur Conversations podcast, host Jeanne Dion sits down with Grant to explore how CFOs can escape the “hamster wheel” of routine tasks and step into a more strategic role. With over 17 years spent democratizing corporate payments, Grant shares practical advice on how finance executives can embrace automation, lead digital transformation, and shift from compliance-focused reporting to forward-looking strategy.Key highlights include:Balancing productivity with long-term organizational resilienceMoving finance from a reporting function to a strategic driverBuilding a technology toolkit that supports growthLeading cultural change across finance and business teamsPractical steps for modernizing finance operationsWhether you’re a CFO, controller, or business leader, this episode offers clear, actionable insights for transforming finance into a catalyst for innovation.