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A great Wednesday this week... Invited to join a roundtable hosted by Arlene Ramirez and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) for a small, off the record exchange among seasoned finance and asset management peers including Stephen Miano, CPA , Stacey Konkel , James Bina, CHAE Emeritus, CHTP Emeritus , Patrick McCaslin , and David Parker . The conversation moved from the evolving role of the hospitality CFO to capital and operational pressure points, talent pipeline, and what a senior-level finance community should look like going forward. Then over to the Houston Hospitality Law Conference, where I joined Jerrod Allen , David Parker , and Steven Shapiro on the Market Outlook & Deal-Making Trends panel, part of the "Let's Make a Deal" program covering current market trends, deal structures, portfolio strategies, exit options, risk management, and financing tools shaping today's hospitality landscape. Proud to have Ankura among the sponsors. #Hospitality #HotelInvestment #HFTP #HospitalityLaw #Ankura

Here is my next article in my compliance series. In this article, Vinaya Rao and I focus on the types of data needed for a compliance assessment and how sampling can be used to properly scope the data. Special thanks to Ankura #Compliance #Labor #Employment #WageHour #EmploymentLaw https://lnkd.in/gkzWwHAH

Wrapping up an incredible few days at Coupa Inspire 2026, and if I had to summarize the energy in one word? Evolution. We are currently navigating a fiercely complex environment: tariff shifts, trade volatility, geopolitical friction, relentless margin pressure, and massive AI disruption. Now more than ever, organizations need a trusted guide, and I’m incredibly proud of how our diverse expert groups at Ankura are stepping up as that critical ally to help businesses thrive amidst the chaos. Here are my biggest takeaways from the week: - Coupa is in its most successful era. You can feel the momentum. They are driving growth through smart new acquisitions, heavily investing in AI, and actively developing the right partnerships to build a resilient ecosystem. - AI in Supply Chain & S2P is our current reality. It’s no longer a futuristic wish. There are already 22 autonomous agents actively working within the solution today, with an estimated 65 built in by 2027. But this evolution isn't about the technology taking over; it’s about putting the human at the center of this transformation and empowering our teams to work smarter. - The sheer power of the Network Effect. We aren't just connecting software; we are connecting suppliers, clients, and partners into a massive, intelligent ecosystem. By leveraging the collective intelligence of the Coupa community and trillions in global spend data, organizations are no longer operating in silos. They are actively benchmarking performance, mitigating supply chain risks, and unlocking hidden value together. - Change Management is the backbone of transformation. With all these rapid shifts, the influx of new AI elements, and organizations in a state of constant evolution, technology alone isn't a silver bullet. Now more than ever, guiding our people and managing that change is the absolute core to successfully driving and sustaining transformation. - A true 360° customer vision. The focus has entirely shifted to the full journey—from the initial spark of Value Discovery straight through to tangible Value Realization. But beyond the platforms and the technology, my favorite part of this event is always the people. As we do every year, it was an absolute pleasure reconnecting with clients, prospects, friends, colleagues, and partners. This community is stronger and more united than ever. The willingness to share best practices, openly discuss our challenges, and exchange innovative solutions and real-world experiences is what makes this ecosystem so valuable. Thank you to everyone who made these last few days so impactful. Thanks for sharing, for learning together, and for challenging the status quo. Let's keep building the future! Valerie Marco Horacio Javier Markus Alejandro Francisco Dean Greg Rafael Maria Richard Nick Paul El-Moizz Dominik JR Luciano #Coupa #Inspire #Ankura #SupplyChain #AI #Procurement #ChangeManagement #NetworkEffect #ValueCreation #Transformation

The wait is over— Coupa Inspire 2026 starts today!
 
 There is nothing quite like the energy of this event. I’m thrilled to be back with the Coupa community to explore the latest trends in the Network Effect and how it’s reshaping our industry.
 
 This year, I’m especially proud to be representing Ankura alongside my talented colleagues Valerie and Marco while reconnecting with long-time partners and clients. Looking forward to a week of insightful sessions and meaningful networking.
 
 Let’s make this year the most impactful one yet! If you’re here in person, let’s connect. 
 
 #Coupa #Inspire #Ankura #ProudSponsor #NetworkEffect #SpendManagement #AI #ContinuousDesign 

Real ahead of the curve thinking from Ankura's joint venture team on how realizing AI at scale will require partnerships, not just capital, due to the energy and significant infrastructure needs of those assets. Even hyperscalers are seeking JVs and partnerships to get access to the energy and other infrastructure needs as rapidly as possible.

Great to have one of the best experts in this field David Yurkerwich join us in Hong Kong. We are seeing a lot of eDiscovery and Computer Forensic Investigation activity in the cross border IP litigation space across Gtr China, helping clients respond in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with local laws. Being a target should not make you a victim 💪🏻 Ankura APAC #ediscovery #iplitigation #crossborder #computerforensics #dfir Han Lai David Kim Joyce Li

We are less than a week away from Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress (PCC) 2026! Ankura is proud to sponsor this year's congress, which brings a strong cohort of industry compliance leaders together to discuss current challenges facing the industry and ways that we can contribute to advancing the life sciences. If you’re not yet registered to attend, use my code PCCSPO26 to secure 10% off of your pass. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ecU4rtpu