Candace Dingmann

SVP, Global Shared Service Davies Group
Candace brings a wealth of leadership experience in Global Business Services and Operations Management. In her new role as SVP of Global Shared Services at Davies, she is tasked with expanding teams in India and establishing additional delivery locations to support the company's rapid growth in North America. In her pervious role, she was the VP of Global Shared Services at Organon, she oversaw transactional services for Finance, Procurement, HR, and Commercial, supporting Organon's Founders, Customers, and Suppliers. Leading a team of 750 colleagues across 32 countries, including captive hubs in Lisbon, PT, and Kuala Lumpur, MY. Prior to her role at Organon, Candace served as the Global Operations Leader for Merck GBS, where she built core GBS capabilities across three captive locations: Prague, Costa Rica, and Kuala Lumpur. With over 20 years of global delivery experience spanning IT, Finance, Legal, Quality, Shared Services, and Outsourcing, Candace has held key positions at leading companies such as Microsoft, General Electric, KPMG Consulting, and Merck. Throughout her career, Candace has established delivery centers worldwide, including locations in Ireland, Prague, Costa Rica, Lisbon, Malaysia, India, Mexico, Poland, Bucharest, and Chicago. Her strategic vision and operational expertise have been instrumental in driving organizational growth and success. In addition to her corporate experience, Candace served as Captain in the Medical Service Corps of the United States Army and is a Desert Storm Veteran. She holds an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Mary Hardon Baylor, TX, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the College of St. Benedict, MN

Main Conference Day 2 - Monday, March 24, 2025

10:30 AM Optimize Strategic Sourcing and Hybrid Outsourcing for GBS Success

Strategic sourcing and hybrid outsourcing are pivotal in driving innovation and value in GBS because they enable organizations to access specialized expertise, optimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency. This session will address key challenges and offer actionable solutions for maximizing supplier relationships and optimizing outsourcing strategies. Dive deep into strategies to:

  • Develop collaborative partnerships with suppliers to fuel innovation and mutual growth
  • Master contract negotiations that balance flexibility and value across hybrid outsourcing models
  • Implement robust governance and performance metrics for continuous improvement and alignment with strategic goals

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

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