END-TO-END VALUE CREATION:
DRIVING MEASURABLE VALUE BEYOND COST CUTTING TOWARDS STRATEGIC IMPACT

21 - 23 October 2025 | Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Jacob Jensen

Global Services & Solutions - Strategy and Transformation Lead Syngenta Group

Jacob Ingerslev Jensen is a seasoned strategy and transformation leader currently serving as the Strategy and Transformation Lead for Global Services & Solutions (GSS) at Syngenta Group in Basel, Switzerland. In this role, he collaborates with functional and business leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives across five GSS functions that support Syngenta Group's global operations. Prior to his current position, Jacob served as Finance Operations Strategy & Program Lead at Syngenta Group, where he led the development of new strategic planning processes and delivery center strategies. His track record includes successfully leading major global transformation projects, including the implementation of SAP S/4 Central Finance and SAP Analytics Cloud and large scale insourcing projects. Before joining Syngenta Group, Jacob spent over a decade with Deloitte in various senior roles across Denmark and Singapore.

Pre-Conference Workshops & Innovation Showcase & Innovate-A-Thon: Tuesday 21st October

9:00 AM SSOW INNOVATE-A-THON: A CLOSED-DOOR HACKATHON-INSPIRED EVENT FOR GBS AND SHARED SERVICES LEADERS ONLY

Back by Popular Demand! After its success at SSOW Autumn 2024, the Innovate-a-thon returns in 2025 - offering a unique and dynamic space for creative problem-solving, deep collaboration and fresh transformation insights.

In this interactive 3-hour session, you'll team up with like-minded peers, tackle a specific challenge and develop innovative solutions together. All while competing for the winning title and having fun together!

How It Works:

Teams of six select one specific Challenge Statement, define their group ethos and develop a solution
Craft your strategy and pitch your ideas, leveraging visualisation tools
Top teams in each group will be awarded a prize to kick-start your SSOW Autumn in style!

Challenge Statement One: Defining, Measuring and Communicating the GBS Value

Leaders: Phil Priest, Head of GBS, Rolls-Royce

Leaders: Mira Viswanathan, GBS Programme Office Director, Imperial Brands (formerly Imperial Tobacco Group)

Challenge Statement Two: Identifying Agentic AI Application Use Cases

Leaders: Jacob Jensen, Strategy and Transformation Lead, Global Services & Solutions, Syngenta Group

Challenge Statement Three: The Challenge of Doing More with Less

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jacob.

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