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Speaker: Lisa Griffith<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accounts Payable is more than just processing invoices and issuing payments – it\u2019s a critical function that can drive meaningful impact across the organization. This session will explore how AP professionals can elevate their role by aligning everyday operations with a greater purpose, such as supporting supplier relationships, promoting sustainability, enhancing cash flow strategy, and contributing to corporate social responsibility initiatives. Discover how leading AP teams are transforming transactional work into strategic value by embracing technology, fostering collaboration, and advancing initiatives that go beyond the bottom line. Walk away with actionable ideas to reimagine AP as a purpose-driven powerhouse within finance operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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