Gabriela Stanakova

GBS Global Source-To-Pay Senior Director Kimberly-Clark

Senior Director, GBS Global Source to Pay operations at Kimberly Clark, since November 2022. Joined K-C in 2018 as Director, GBS EMEA, responsible for building Krakow center, finding the right talent for K-C and ensure smooth go-lives for operations in scope and operational excellence to deliver the fuel for growing K-C. Prior to joining K-C, Gabriela was Director, Procurement Operations Europe & Procurement Transformation lead Europe in Mondelez International responsible for delivering excellent procurement operations across Europe as well as leading Procurement Transformation introducing and implementing new way of working , driving changes in the organization, implementation of new purchasing system. Gabriela is an experienced lead, with close to 21 years of experience in business services & supply chain environment. She believes in and admires diversity and authenticity, strongly embracing any agile approach while taking smart risks and developing new solutions. She is personally very interested in building powerful teams, supporting well being and work life balance. She is strong sport, community and environmental ambassador, supporting health and mental spirit, caring about the world around us.

SSOWOMEN Leadership Day: May 13th, 2024

2:45 PM A Deep Dialogue on Unconscious Bias, Intersectionality and Leadership. How to Bring Yourself to the Table

This session is designed to explore key challenges and changes faced by women leaders around unconscious bias, imposter syndrome, intersectionality and leadership. You will hear key insights on how to recognise and address them.

·       Why the traditional authority/command led leadership no longer works today

·       How to get out of our own way and overcome self-limiting beliefs

·       How is intersectionality addressing the DEI and leadership challenge?

·       How do we keep our individuality even when it does not seem to fit the traditional corporate style?

Pre-Conference Focus Days: May 14th, 2024

9:30 AM Panel Discussion: Going Beyond the Basics to Drive Continuous Improvement on your P2P Processes

Many companies have achieved good processes and KPIs in accounts payable. Yet they struggle with going the next mile to achieve the next level of efficiency. This session will focus on providing practical tips and strategies to address these challenges: 

·       What are the key challenges organisations face when trying to integrate GBS and procurement functions to improve E2E source to pay efficiencies?

·       Technologies and trends helping to drive innovation in P2P space: examining the roles of analytics, innovation, and automation

·       What are the best ways to measure success and demonstrate the collaboration between GBS and Procurement

·       Sharing perspectives and examples of P2P transformation driving business outcomes 

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

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