Sibel Ibram

Sibel Ibram

Business Excellence Method Lead R2R British American Tobacco
Sibel Ibram

With over two decades of experience in global organizations and more than ten years dedicated to driving continuous improvement, I am passionate about turning finance and HR operations into agile, insight-driven engines of value. I led strategic initiatives that foster operational excellence, embed continuous improvement culture, and unlock cross-functional value.

I built CI strategies from the ground up, led simplification journeys and championed automation and innovation to accelerate performance. My servant leadership style and commitment to coaching have empowered high-performing teams and cultivated continuous improvement mindset.

As a Certified Master Black Belt, SAFE Agilist, and Design Thinking Practitioner, i combine deep methodological expertise with a human-centered approach to change.

At SSOW Europe, I would like to bring my vision of strategic alignment, operational excellence, and people empowerment - sharing insights on how shared services can evolve into strategic business partners through innovation, agility, and collaboration to led to process Optimisation and value creation.

Conference Day 1: Wednesday 22nd October

11:20 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: COST MANAGEMENT VS VALUE CREATION

Over the last five years we have seen continuous pressure to cut costs and "do more with less", but how do you continue to grow and create value with less resources available? This session explores how GBS can transition from a cost-focused mindset to one that prioritises value generation through process optimisation, digital transformation, and customer-centric strategies.

·       Optimise costs by leveraging digital transformation to enhance efficiency and scalability

·       Drive enterprise-wide value by aligning financial and operational goals for sustainable impact

·       Achieve strategic cost reduction by eliminating inefficiencies rather than cutting essential capabilities

·       Balance savings with innovation by prioritising high-impact investments that drive long-term growth

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

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