Web Summit

One of the world’s leading tech conferences is returning to Lisbon: Web Summit once again puts the spotlight on how technological developments are reshaping business and industry. Roland Berger will contribute to the program on with several perspectives and sessions on November 11. In his speaking slot, “The Ultimate Competitive Edge: How Companies Can Thrive Through Disruption,” Global Managing Partner Stefan Schaible will explore how organizations can turn adaptability into a competitive advantage. Under the title “Beyond the Productivity Paradox: The Age of Collaborative AI,” CNTR CEO & Co-Founder Jonas Andrulis will look at the next phase of AI adoption. Despite massive investments, many organizations are still struggling to translate AI into tangible productivity gains. Jonas will demonstrate how Collaborative AI can unlock new potential by bringing human capabilities and artificial intelligence together to achieve outcomes that neither could accomplish alone. The program is complemented by the masterclass “Hands-on Collaborative AI: Human-Machine Co-Creation” with Jonas Andrulis and Product Engineer Juri Fedjaev. For further information, please contact Isabel von Waldburg .

Event duration: November 9, 2026 - November 12, 2026

COP31

As COP31 gets underway in Antalya, the focus is increasingly shifting from climate ambition to implementation. Roland Berger is contributing to this debate with a focused engagement around one of the key challenges of the energy transition: accelerating electrification and turning targets into investable, deliverable projects. On 10 November, Roland Berger will partner with IRENA for the session “Transforming the Power Sector by 2030” at the IRENA Pavilion in the Blue Zone. The session will explore what it takes to move from ambition to execution, addressing critical questions around grid expansion, permitting, supply chains, financing and risk allocation. Roland Berger Senior Partner Yvonne Ruf will bring the firm’s perspective on how the energy transition can be delivered in practice, alongside decision-makers from across the energy ecosystem. Beyond the session, Roland Berger will use COP31 to engage with clients and key stakeholders on the ground and contribute further perspectives on electrification, power grids and the implementation of the energy transition. For further information, please contact Isabel von Waldburg .

Event duration: November 9, 2026 - November 20, 2026

Alexander Belderok

Senior Partner, Managing Partner Netherlands

Amsterdam Office

, Western Europe

+31 20 7960-600

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Expertise

Chemicals

Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture

Operations

Alexander Belderok is Managing Partner of Roland Berger in the Netherlands and Global Head of the Consumer Platform. He joined the firm in 2006 and has extensive experience advising companies across a broad range of industries, including agribusiness, consumer goods, retail, biotech and pharma, food ingredients, and specialty chemicals.

Alexander focuses on strengthening competitive positions through strategy development, business model innovation and transformation. He has a particular interest in business model innovation and industry change, and enjoys tackling complex strategic challenges involving multiple stakeholders and international operations. Combining a strong strategic perspective with a pragmatic approach, he works closely with clients at all levels of their organizations, from the boardroom to operational teams, ensuring that strategic recommendations translate into tangible results.

Alongside his work with executive teams, Alexander also advises supervisory boards on strategic and organizational matters, drawing on his extensive experience in corporate strategy, transformation and governance.

Alexander studied Mechanical Engineering and Business at the University of Twente and received his MBA from TSM Business School. He began his career at a global consumer goods company before joining Roland Berger In 2008, he co-authored the book Operations Excellence.