Debbie Evans is the Head of Integrated Business Planning for Elanco Animal Health where she is currently leading the global implementation of IBP processes across Elanco’s business segments, including U.S. Pet Health, U.S. Farm Animal, and international business segments. Her role is focused on driving alignment across commercial, financial, and operational functions to enhance decision-making, improve financial performance, and prepare for the successful launch of IBP capabilities in 2025. Prior to joining Elanco, Debbie was with Cummins Inc., where she played a pivotal role in implementing IBP processes across various business units, transforming operational planning and driving cross-functional alignment. Debbie is passionate about building processes that empower organizations to achieve their strategic goals and foster collaboration across all levels of the business
In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations that bridge the gap between Finance, S&OP/IBP, and Strategic Planning are better equipped to drive sustainable growth, improve resilience, and unlock new levels of performance.
We invite you to join us for a high-impact discussion, exploring how aligning financial planning with operational and strategic processes can create powerful advantages including enhanced cash flow, smarter resource allocation, improved profitability, and clearer strategic direction.
You will learn:
- Maximizing Financial Impact through integrated planning to optimize cash flow, working capital, and tax efficiency
- Harmonizing Financial Drivers with operational goals for more informed, holistic decisions
- Creating Strategic Alignment across Finance, S&OP, and Sales & Marketing to deliver unified business insights
- Building a Collaborative Planning Culture that strengthens cross-functional cooperation
- Exploring What’s Next in IBP, FP&A, and strategic planning—emerging trends you can’t afford to miss
Whether you're in Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial Strategy, or Executive Leadership, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you drive value across the enterprise.