Jules Smeets

Head of ASML Business Services Capability Center ASML

Jules joined ASML in 2021 as head of Finance Shared Services CoEand since April 2024 leading the ASML Business Services (ABS) Capability Center. In this role he is responsible for achieving operational excellence across ABS in the US, Europe and Asia.Before ASML he has been working as a consultant in the GBS/Shared Services industry for over 20 years, setting up Shared Services/GBS organizations in multiple industries. ASML is an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. We provide chipmakers with everything they need –hardware, software and services –to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. ASML has over 43,000 ASMLemployees, spread across offices in more than 60 locations worldwide. The company’s headquarters, located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, comprises over half of all employees.

Conference Day Three & Post-Conference Masterclasses: May 22nd, 2025

11:30 AM LEAPFROG INTO ONE GBS: AN ASML CASE STUDY

Join this session to hear the business drivers, challenges and progress from ASML’s GBS launch experience.

·       The moment in time for the GBS leapfrog: What have we learned today compared to 10 years ago about GBS capabilities?

·       Balancing business as usual with the GBS expansion during the transitioning stage

·       What have been the key success factors when building an end-to-end One GBS organisation?

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

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