NOT JUST A CONFERENCE. A COMMUNITY.
10 - 13 May 2027 | Estoril Congress Center, Estoril, Portugal
SSOWomen Leadership Day
A dedicated space for women leaders and allies across shared services and GBS to connect, learn, build confidence and support one another as they progress through their careers.
A space to find your network, your confidence and your voice
SSOWomen Leadership Day brings together women leaders and allies from across the shared services and GBS community for honest conversations about the realities of leadership and career progression.
The focus is practical and community-led: learning how to advocate for yourself, strengthening your leadership presence, building meaningful professional relationships and creating a stronger network of people to learn from and lean on.
Watch the SSOWomen showreel
Hear directly from women who have taken part and see the conversations, connections and energy that make SSOWomen such a valued part of the wider SSOW community.
“Amazing opportunity to find your network, find your tribe, find the people that you can lean on and support.”
A growing community of women leaders and allies
SSOWomen Leadership Day has welcomed more than 120 women leaders and allies to connect, share experiences and learn from one another.
The conversations that matter
Each year, the day focuses on the real challenges and opportunities shaping women’s careers across GBS and shared services.
Self-advocacy & influence
How to communicate your impact, make your contribution visible and speak with greater confidence and authority.
Authentic leadership
Developing leadership presence while staying authentic, balancing empathy with accountability and building trust.
Mentors, peers & sponsors
Building the relationships that help accelerate growth, broaden perspective and create new opportunities.
Building stronger allies
Creating more inclusive cultures where women are seen, supported and able to progress.
Women in AI & technology
Helping more women build visibility, confidence and opportunity as technology reshapes leadership and work.
Find your network. Find your tribe.
Meet people navigating similar challenges and build relationships that continue beyond SSOW Europe.
Women leaders and allies across the GBS community
SSOWomen is designed for professionals at different stages of their leadership journey, from rising talent through to senior executives, alongside allies who want to help create more inclusive organisations.
Heads of GBS, shared services, operations and functional leaders.
Leaders driving change, digital transformation, AI and process improvement.
High-potential professionals looking to strengthen visibility, confidence and their network.
Leaders who want to support stronger representation, mentorship and inclusive leadership.
Learn from women shaping the future of GBS
SSOWomen has welcomed senior leaders from some of the world's most recognised organisations to share their experiences, challenges and lessons learned.
Caroline Basyn
Chief Digital and Information Officer & Global Business Services Officer
The Adecco Group
Carol Roncagliolo
Head of Global Shared Services
Barnes Group
Ana Martins
Head of GBS
Syensqo
Ksenija Šetlere
Head of GBS Business Performance Management
Boehringer Ingelheim
Natalie Oetama
Head of Global Business Services
AkzoNobel
Maria Luisa Manca
GBS Head of Product Supply & GBS Advisory
Bayer
Kamila Grembowicz
Head of Global Business Solutions
Astellas Pharma
Deborah Kops
Founder and Principal
Sourcing Change
Why the community matters
“It creates a forum for us to connect, to understand that we're navigating similar challenges, and to support each other.”
“The engagement that I've seen in the community this time around has been so inspiring.”
“The SSOWomen Leadership Day has changed my life. I was that person who was just performing but not making herself visible.”
“We all have something in common. It's incredibly supportive to be able to rely on each other.”
Connection beyond the conference room
Want to be part of SSOWomen Leadership Day?
Register your interest to join a community of women leaders and allies focused on stronger networks, greater visibility and more inclusive leadership across GBS and shared services.
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