Letter from SSOW Event Director, Joe Biggins

Hello all!

I’m thrilled to announce that Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW) is back, brought to you by the Shared Services and Outsourcing Network (SSON) - the world’s largest and most influential community of shared services, global business services, and outsourcing professionals.

For 28 years, SSOW has been the premier platform for industry leaders to connect, innovate, and drive transformative change. In 2025, the pace of change in Australia’s Global Business & Shared Services landscape is unprecedented. Staying ahead is crucial, as shared services leaders are being called upon to deliver more strategic, high-value solutions than ever before.

This is why SSOW ANZ 2025 will be an immersive experience, designed to empower you with the latest insights, foster impactful connections, and provide the tools needed to navigate the rapidly evolving world of shared services and outsourcing. We’re bringing together Australia’s most recognised brands, such as Asahi, Woolworths, and BlueScope, and spotlighting international giants like Philip Morris International, who are pioneering advancements in data analytics.

As leaders in shared services, your strategies in technology, workforce management, and customer excellence are what shape your organisation’s future. This event is your opportunity to prepare for a decade of rapid evolution and ensure your Shared Services Centre remains at the forefront of business transformation.

We can’t wait to bring the industry together for what promises to be an unforgettable gathering.

Mark your calendar, and let’s make 2025 a year of growth and innovation!

Warm regards,
JOSEPH BIGGINS
SSOW Event Director


Advisory Board


Dean Robinson
Dean Robinson
Group General Manager, Business Services
Asahi Beverages
Adrian Hudson
Adrian Hudson
General Manager
Queensland Shared Services
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Head of Automation
Suncorp Group
Kirsty Bunfield
Kirsty Bunfield
General Manager, Financial and Shared Services
Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Speakers


Praveen Sasidharan
Praveen Sasidharan
Chief Delivery Officer
Allianz Services
Venkat Kuma
Venkat Kuma
Director - Head, KONE Business Services, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Kone
Sharmini Krishnan
Sharmini Krishnan
Head of PMI Business Solutions (Philippines)
Philip Morris International
Ravi Machandran
Ravi Machandran
Principal- Global Process Centre of Excellence
Telstra
Shakira Snowdon
Shakira Snowdon
Country Head, Philippines
Pepper Group Limited
Rachel Anderson
Rachel Anderson
Head of Business Connect (Shared Services)
Sydney Water
Nina Sherman
Nina Sherman
General Manager - Group Finance & Shared Services
Helloworld Travel Limited
Vern Griffiths
Vern Griffiths
General Manager Shared Services
Anglicare
Jo Duncan
Jo Duncan
Head of Shared Services
Airservices Australia
Melissa Guy
Melissa Guy
Finance Strategy & Improvement Lead - Group Finance
Woolworths
Melissa Hankinson
Melissa Hankinson
Director Experience & Improvement
University of Canberra
Janelle Annis-Brown
Janelle Annis-Brown
Director Shared Services Corporate Operations
Life Without Barriers
Peter Tow
Peter Tow
Executive Director, Strategic Projects and Improvements
Western Sydney University
Rebecca Coleman
Rebecca Coleman
Global AP & Expense Manager – P2P
Toll Group
Kane Paekau
Kane Paekau
General Manager Shared Services
Fulton Hogan
Dr Kym Davis
Dr Kym Davis
Projects & Programs Specialist
Smart Precinct NQ
Charles Gardiner
Charles Gardiner
Senior Director People
Worley
Kate Wadwell
Kate Wadwell
Manager Finance Operations & Director BPO
BlueScope
James Mcloughlin
James Mcloughlin
Project Leader
Ixom
Lisa Seary
Lisa Seary
Head of Shared Services
Boral
Karl Beerenbrock
Karl Beerenbrock
Head of Transformation, Continuous Improvement & Experience
TPG Telecom
Pratik Mukherjee
Pratik Mukherjee
Head of Performance & Programs
Team Global Express
Kane Paekau
Kane Paekau
General Manager Shared Services
Fulton Hogan Ltd