Jacob Jensen

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