Speakers

FECMA Congress, London, June 10th & 11th 2026

speakers of the 6th FECMA Congress

Magnus Källhager

Co-founder and Chief Analytics Officer, Kredtiz

Magnus is Co-Founder and Head of Advisory Services at Kreditz, driving the development of advanced data-driven solutions that transform how financial institutions assess credit and risk.

With over 20 years of leadership experience in the credit industry, he has held senior executive roles across credit, risk, and fraud at leading banks, credit institutions, and credit bureaus. He combines deep regulatory expertise with advanced analytics to drive the development of fair, transparent, and scalable credit decisioning frameworks.

Nick Wilson

Professor of Credit Risk and Finance, Leeds University Business School

Internationally recognised academic and policy advisor in the field of credit risk and management, equity finance, and SME access to funding. Extensive impact on UK and EU policy intervention through commissioned research, government advisory roles (e.g., HM Treasury, Department for Business & Trade), and REF-submitted case studies.

Director of Credit Management Research Centre and previously the spin-out CreditScorer Ltd (acquired by Bisnode AB). Principal and co-investigator on multi-million-pound UK-IR (ESRC and Innovate UK) projects. Published 130+ journal articles (H-index 45, over 10,000 citations).

glen bullivant, FCICM

VP, Honorary Treasurer and Executive Board Member, Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM)

Glen Stewart Bullivant has over 55 years of experience in the credit profession, ranging from third party debt collection and credit risk reporting through to credit management in industry and commerce – engineering (mining machinery and vehicle crushing machinery; gearboxes for commercial vehicles, army tanks and aircraft carriers), printing and publishing, lifts and escalators, and 15 years as a self-employed consultant.

Glen is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management and currently a member of the CICM Executive Board, Honorary Treasurer and Chair of the CICM Technical Committee.

Author, Lecturer and the UK representative on the council of the Federation of European Credit Management Associations (FECMA).

Philip King, FCICM

former CICM CEO, speaker, writer, host, facilitator, adviser

In a credit career spanning 47 years, Philip has held senior credit management roles in the high-tech and communication sectors, in distribution and retail, including spells at Olivetti and Vodafone. More recently, he held the role of interim Small Business Commissioner for 17 months across 2020-2021 and, prior to that, was Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) for 14 years, leading the Institute to Chartered status in 2015. He was also a board member of the Start-Up Loans Company, the Red Tape Champion for Insolvency, and the first ever lay Chair of the Joint Insolvency Committee.

Philip authored the Managing Cashflow Guides (of which there have been over 600,000 downloads) for government, and was the architect of the Prompt Payment Code which the CICM administered on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) until its administration was transferred to the Office of the Small Businesss Commissioner in 2020. He has worked closely with successive governments in championing best-practice credit management, working on late payment initiatives, and supporting small business.

Now semi-retired, he holds roles through which he maintains his passion for credit and cashflow management, and supporting small businesses.

sue chapple, fcicm

Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM)

Sue is the Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM), the largest recognised professional body in the world for the credit management community. Before taking up this role, Sue held the post of Director of Strategic Relationships with the CICM – working collaboratively with a number of organisations in the sector, increasing awareness and building partnerships.

With over 25 years experience in operational credit management across finance, utilities and public sector, Sue is passionate about good business practice, improving cash flow and raising the profile of this critical role within companies and government. She also sits on a number of industry and UK government-led bodies.

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management is advancing the profession by raising awareness, developing and promoting best practice and developing its members across all roles that sit within the credit management lifecycle. Providing ongoing support, qualifications and access to a wide range of resources. CICM was instrumental in developing and supporting the Prompt Payment Code for BEIS and continues to work closely with it.

robert dyrcz

FECMA President, Polish Institute of Credit Management (PICM) Founder & CEO

Robert has broad 25 years of experience in the field of credit risk management, treasury, accounting and purchasing gained gained in international and national environment. He is the founder and CEO of the Polish Institute of Credit Management (PICM), the only organization in Poland aimed at promoting the principles of B2B credit risk management. As part of PICM's activities, Robert manages several projects, including Credit Manager Magazine, PICM Risk Index © (indicator of industry insolvency risk), annual Credit Risk conference, PICM Professional certification (educational program), seminars and webinars. Robert is FECMA President since October 2024.

Robert started his professional career in 2000 in automotive industry (Valeo), where for the next 4 years he was the Treasurer, dealing with comprehensive financial liquidity services for the company, including contacts with banks, cash flow forecasting and budgeting, debt collection and payments of liabilities. In the same company, between 2004 – 2006, he also held the position of a purchasing specialist (Buyer), being involved in one of the key resource areas for the factory of the engine cooling systems, in Skawina, Poland. Robert was leading the process of negotiations with suppliers, searching for new ones, as well as transfer and quality acceptance of the production processes. Afterwards, between 2006–2008 he worked as a Credit Analyst at Philip Morris, where he dealt with the company’s international client portfolio. Then, in the years 2008-2015, he was the Credit Department Manager at Motorola Solutions, where he cooperated with company’s finance, sales and logistics professionals from around Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Currently, Robert is Senior Credit Analysts in UPM, managing worldwide multimilion portfolio of paper sector business.

Robert holds a master's degree in economics from the Cracow University of Economics at the Faculty of Management and Marketing. His master's thesis described modern liquidity management of enterprises. He also completed two post-graduate studies at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow in the field of real estate valuation and financial mathematics.

NICOLAS pilavidis

FICM, CCE, CEA, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Institute of Credit Management (AICM)

Nick Pilavidis is the CEO of the Australian Institute of Credit Management (AICM), representing over 3,000 credit professionals—Australia’s custodians of cash flow. These professionals play a critical role in assessing and mitigating credit risk across all sectors, managing credit terms for the supply of goods, services, and finance.

Since taking the helm in 2014, Nick has led the AICM through a period of significant transformation—restoring financial sustainability, reaching record membership levels, and deepening member engagement. He is a passionate advocate for the credit profession, championing reforms that empower businesses to make informed credit decisions and manage risk effectively.

Nick brings over 20 years of hands-on credit experience spanning the technology, property management, and debt collection industries in both Australia and the UK. A former AICM Australian Young Credit Professional of the Year (2005), he was later honoured as a Fellow of the Institute in recognition of his long-standing volunteer service on the NSW Council and National Board.

He holds several professional designations, including Certified Credit Executive, Certified Association Executive, Fellow of CPA Australia, and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Beyond the AICM, Nick serves as a Director of the Australasian Society of Association Executives and is Australia’s Independent Member on the Australia–New Zealand Electronic Invoicing Board (ANZEIB), appointed by the Assistant Treasurer. In this role, he contributes to advancing digital invoicing and improving payment practices across the region. Nick also represents the AICM and the broader credit profession on numerous government and industry forums, leading advocacy efforts on credit management and cash flow at the federal level.

When not immersed in credit, governance, or supporting the development of credit professionals, Nick enjoys time with his family, experimenting in the kitchen, and catching the occasional game of Rugby Union.

ingrid riehl

Member of the Board and Management, Business Information Industry Association (BIIA)

Ingrid has more than 25 years of management experience in senior positions in the B2B and B2C credit bureau industry at German, Australian, and global companies and associations.

Since 2021, she has been the owner of InAdvisory in Germany and holds several advisory and management positions in international organizations, including being Board Director and Member of the Management at BIIA (BIIA Business Information Industry Association).

Her areas of expertise include digitalization and data management, as well as the promotion of standards and innovations in b2b2c credit reporting and supply management.