Elias van Herwaarden

Founder/Principal Locationperspectives

25 years’ experience in the GBS space. Advising new entrants to Shared Services/GBS on the what, where and how, and mature GBS organizations on optimization and resilience. Focused on what can happen and what to do when "the wheel hits the tarmac". Field experience in over 47 countries. Recognized as a global expert by SSON Research & Analytics. Independent Shared Services/GBS advisor since 2020. Background includes leadership roles at Price Waterhouse, Andersen, Deloitte, and Colliers. University lecturer on International Business Strategy and member of the Site Selectors Guild.

SSOW Partner Village: May 19th, 2025

1:20 PM LOCATION-AGNOSTIC GBS AND BPO? VIEWS FROM THE TRENCHES: LODZ, TASHKENT, VILNIUS AND BEYOND

This session will provide key insights into GBS and shared services expansion strategies, and into what corporate planners should expect from hotspot destinations.

Pre-Conference Workshops, Focus Stages & Main Conference Day One: May 20th, 2025

3:45 PM SSON Connect

Conference Day Two: May 21st, 2025

10:20 AM SSON Connect

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

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