Peter Cousins

Head of Finance Transformation and Business Services Marks And Spencer

Conference Day 2: Thursday 23rd October

12:10 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: CREATING SYNERGY BETWEEN THE GBS AND THE RETAINED BUSINESS

GBS has the potential to do more than driving efficiency and cost savings, but organisations often struggle to achieve a true net positive impact. Many GBS leaders are experts in cost-cutting rather than business strategy, while the board focus on financial benefits without fully understanding GBS operations. This disconnect leads to conflicting KPIs, siloed decision-making, and a lack of synergy with core business units. This panel discussion will explore how to rethink GBS strategies, foster better collaboration, and ensure measurable business value beyond just cost reduction.

  • Achieve true net positive impact by redefining how GBS success is measured
  • Bridge the gap between GBS and leadership by encouraging transparency and mutual understanding
  • Align GBS with the core business needs by focusing on operational synergy rather than just cost savings


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

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