John O'Shea

Global Business Services (GBS) General Manager Solvay

Currently General Manager of Global Business Services at Solvay. I have held a range of positions from leading procurement teams to business unit leadership to commercial roles within Solvay. I have lived and worked in Singapore, China, France, Belgium, UK and Norway. I am currently living in Lisbon. I hold a degree in Chemistry and Postgraduate in Management Studies. Married.

Conference Day Two: May 21st, 2025

5:00 PM ALL ABOUT PROCESS - FROM STANDARDISATION TO AUTOMATION: CHALLENGES, BEST PRACTICES AND PROVEN METHODS

Driving efficient and scalable processes is often the first step and a top priority for shared services leaders, but the path towards standardisation and automation is fraught with challenges. This session focuses on practical strategies to overcome these hurdles, ensuring that your process infrastructure, systems, and tools are fit to support an evolving service delivery model.

·       Balancing complexity and standardisation: Discover how to harmonise processes that conform to global standards while accommodating unique needs

·       Defining and communicating “Gold Standards” across your organisation

·       Choosing the right method and tools for process standardisation and automation

·       Addressing automation challenges: Explore why automation may not yield the expected results even with standardised processes

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

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