Robert Blomfield

Head of Global Business Services Burberry

Rob is the Head of Global Business Services for Burberry, operating a hybrid model, he has direct responsibility for operational Finance, HR, and Procurement, whilst also landlording IT and Customer services. Based across three locations; the UK, US and Hong Kong. Rob initially joined Burberry to lead the finance function as part of the establishment of Global Business Services 6 years ago and subsequently took over as the Head of Global services two years ago. Prior to Burberry, Rob worked in consultancy with PwC, EY and IBM and started he career with Marks and Spencer.

Main Conference Day 1: Tuesday 17th October

9:45 AM Plenary Keynote: Unlocking New Value Levers and Enabling Functional and Enterprise Transformation: Beyond Conventional Methods

GBS and Shared Services organisations are under pressure to deliver value in new ways. This keynote will identify new value levers to drive not just efficiencies but also alignment and growth. Our expert panel members will share their experiences and insights on what those levers are for their organisations and how they are turning up the dial on the value conversation.

·       Driving an organisational mindset shift: How to turn the optics of shared services from the necessary evil cost play to a value enabler

·       Delivering and sustaining value through process, automation and customer centricity

·       Exploring new value levers beyond the conventional methods: what are the methods and frameworks? 

Main Conference Day 2: Wednesday 18th October

1:40 PM Panel Discussion: Creating a Shared Services and GBS Environment Where People Can Thrive

·       How is GBS connecting the people with the purpose of the company?

·       Leveraging trust to support achieving the GBS ambitions: how to foster a trusting environment?

·       Developing and nurturing talents with vigorous career paths in and beyond GBS

·       Leveraging training and development to reskill and upskill employees

·       How is an evolving GBS model helping people to grow along the way?

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

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