Champions of Business Pitching

From Proposal to Approval: Mastering the Art of Pitching and Winning Supply Chain Business Cases

For all professionals in any industry, the ability to pitch ideas, strategies, and projects effectively is essential. Whether you’re seeking approval for a new initiative, gaining buy-in for a critical project, or securing funding to drive innovation, the stakes are high—and the challenge is real.

But here’s the good news: Pitching is a skill—one that can be refined and perfected with practice, to the level of a true talent.

In a highly practical one-day Masterclass, designed specifically for supply chain professionals and led by industry veterans with distinguished Business expertise, you learn how to:

Craft the Perfect Story: Understand how to shape your proposal into a narrative that resonates with your audience, ensuring their full endorsement and support.
- Deliver a Crisp, Irresistible Message: Gain tools to make your value proposition crystal clear—so your ideas are not just heard, but embraced.
- Engage Stakeholders with Authenticity, Objectivity, and Impact: Master the art of presenting in a way that appeals to various stakeholder types, from C-suite executives to operational leaders.

The day will offer a well-balanced blend of Theory (covering Behavioural Conduct, Business Methods, and Tactics), Best Practices (including Industry Examples, Tips, and Tricks), and Hands-on, practical pitching simulations to convinceC-level Guests.

These will be supported by Personalized Coaching and real-time feedback loops. Plus, the top pitches will be rewarded with valuable prizes.

By the end of this immersive experience, you will walk away with a toolkit of immediately applicable skills that will not only improve your ability to pitch but also give you a competitive edge in your career.

Invest just one day and become a true Champion of Business Pitching!

Lecturers

Stefan Rusu

Director in Deloitte’s Supply Chain and Network Operations group, Johnson & Johnson alumni and Erasmus University Rotterdam Coach, Stefan Rusu is an organization and service builder, technology and business-driven leader with soon-to-be 2 decades of expertise in operations, program management, logistics and systems, across multiple industries and geographies.

Patrick Smets

ERP/Supply Chain Management expert with an engineering background, specialized in Industrial Management and Operations Research. With 3 decades of extensive experience driving Digital Transformation initiatives, he was also a sales executive at SAP and Oracle, where he further enhanced his skill set in storytelling, building business cases, and presenting value propositions. Patrick now leads his own consulting practice, guiding supply chain executives through their Digital Innovation journey.