Pete Saunders

Pete Saunders

Director of People Services Rolls-Royce
Pete Saunders

Pete comes from a background of Operational & Strategic Procurement, Supplier management, Programme management and Employee Experience. Recently moving into this role in having been the GBS Procurement Head, and lead on Employee Experience. Prior to Rolls-Royce Pete worked in the Automotive sector with Toyota. In his current role Pete will be focusing on Operational excellence, driving the implementation of the People related transformation in Rolls-Royce and maximising the Employee experience across GSB and beyond.

SSOWOMEN Leadership Day & Excellence Labs: May 18th, 2026

4:30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION - RESKILLING & UPSKILLING GBS TO KEEP PACE WITH THE SPEED OF AI

By 2030, it’s expected that half of today’s entry-level corporate roles could disappear as Agentic AI reshapes the workforce. For shared services and GBS organisations, it’s not just about keeping pace with fast-moving technology; it’s about enabling employees to be agile, adaptive, and ready for the future. Success will depend on embedding continuous learning and reskilling strategies that enable teams to adapt, evolve, and deliver higher-value services in an AI-driven world.

· Design continuous learning pathways that prepare teams to shift into higher-value roles as automation scales

· Harness AI-enabled learning platforms to deliver personalized, fast, and scalable training across global operations

· Engage employees early in the transformation journey to drive adoption, reduce resistance, and build confidence

· Use workforce skills data to guide redeployment, hiring, and career development decisions across shared service


Workshops & Conference Day One: May 19th, 2026

4:15 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: RESKILLING FOR FUTURE-READY WORKFORCES

Organisations must transition to skills-based frameworks to remain agile, equitable, and competitive. This panel discussion explores the key challenges in moving from job-based to skills-based talent strategies—navigating automation, workforce redeployment, and capability building. Learn how to implement a scalable approach that redefines roles, unlocks workforce potential, and enables continuous learning in your shared services and GBS setup. 

  • Adapt to workforce changes by shifting from experience-based models to dynamic, skills-driven structures 
  • Enhance agility by designing talent strategies that align skills with evolving business needs 
  • Maximise workforce potential by redeploying employees impacted by automation into higher-value roles 


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

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