The last three years have been marked by unprecedented challenges and saw the shared services & GBS industry not just adapt but thrive. Leading the charge at this pivotal juncture are the women we interviewed at last year’s SSOW Europe.

To celebrate this coming International Women’s Day, we are sharing the key investment opportunities and the top priorities that are driving the remarkable women at the forefront of the GBS landscape.

Highlights include:

• The importance of leveraging differences within a company to create competitive advantage.
• The significance of incorporating automation processes to drive business outcomes.
• The need to drive talent development to achieve excellence.

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The SSOWomen in Leadership Day, is going live on 13 May as part of the 24th Annual Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Europe, in Lisbon, Portugal!

Throughout the day, #SSOW’s esteemed speakers will guide discussions on pivotal topics, delving into the challenges faced by women leaders and the strategies they employ to overcome them. We'll explore the vital role of Diversity & Inclusion in fostering a supportive and equitable workplace, led by visionary leaders who champion inclusivity as a cornerstone of organizational culture. Uncover the nuances of unconscious bias, intersectionality, and leadership as we engage in a deep dialogue that sheds light on the paths to true inclusivity and empowerment. Moreover, learn how individuals can authentically bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, shaping a future where every voice is valued and heard.

Taking the #SSOWomen Leadership stage, are:

• Caroline Basyn, Chief Digital and Information Officer, The Adecco Group
• Susanne Dreyer, Vice President, Global Head of Shell Business Operations, Shell International
• Maria Saggese, GBS Solution Lead Partner Global & EMEIA, EY
• Jay Desai, Vice President, Global Business Services JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
• Michael van der Steen, VP GBS Strategy & Plan to Invoice, adidas
• Emma Beaumont, Head of GBS Change Management Engagement & Communications, JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
• Mieke Van Gheluwe, Vice President, Finance (Global Accounting Shared Services), Dell Technologies
• Alina Dumitriu, Chief People Officer, Allianz Services
• Carin Santos, Director Corporate Hub Strategy & Governance Officer, Grünenthal Group
• Gabriela Stanakova, Senior Director, GBS Source to Pay Global Operations, Kimberly-Clark
• Barbara Cech , Vice President Record2Report, OMV
• Nadia Hutchinson, Chartered FCIPD , Global Director HR Services and Operation, Cabot Corporation
• Sam Horton , Global Service Finance Strategy and Operations Director, Johnson & Johnson
• Andrea Schaffell , Director Shared Services, Equans UK & Ireland

>> Explore the day in full here!