His specialties include business development, shared services, operations and outsourcing, digital transformation, investment growth, as well as strategy and public affairs, while his track record spans multiple industries including business services, IT, real estate and private equity. Currently, he is a Senior Advisor at the Boston Consulting Group, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ICTSI Poland and Non-Executive Director at Skanska Commercial Development Europe. He is also the co-founder and now the Honorary President of ABSL Poland.

Anna is one of the Global Business Services experts, serving as a founding member of ABSL ANZ and a partner at PwC Australia. She has led projects across EMEA, APAC, and the US, focusing on strategy, business reinvention, and operational excellence. As PwC Head of Corporate Transformation, Anna aligns business strategies across corporate functions with cutting-edge digital solutions. Passionate about leadership in the digital era, Anna believes leaders are essential in guiding organizations through technological change, emphasizing empathy and adaptability to foster innovation and sustainable growth. Her commitment to empowering leaders in this space led to the founding of the Polish-Australian Business Forum in 2015 and the establishment of the ABSL chapter in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. Anna’s work reflects her dedication to innovation and the pivotal role of leadership who must embrace change, inspire their teams, and cultivate a forward-thinking mindset to effectively navigate and thrive in the age of AI.

A seasoned global executive and business advisor with global and deep expertise, experience and innovation capabilities. Christian is a dynamic, client focused strategic thinker and has over 30 years of experience in Business, Finance and IT Management Advisory, including 20 years within EY in Germany, Europe and India. He delivered first rate results and created a transformation momentum, especially in the CFO and Corporate Services (Captive or BPO) area. Working with globally renowned companies he recognize that their Global Business Services or Shared Services set-up can be transformed into a real innovation hub.

Janusz Dziurzynski has over 25 years of senior leader experience in building and growing business services including general management and P&L experience. As a center head he has been leading business process changes and digital transformations. His expertise spans across multiple domains including IT, logistics, sales and finance. Janusz, presently the Global Delivery Head and General Manager at BAT Digital Business Services, has a wealth of experience with P&G in regional and global roles across a broad spectrum of business and organizational functions, followed by a tenure as Technology Principal Director at Accenture. Janusz is a co-founder, and since 2021 President of ABSL Poland.

Derek Smith, a British / Swiss senior leader with 30 years of financial services experience, has held various senior roles across private equity, service delivery, risk, change management, and SAP technical services, and was the founder of ABSL, a major outsourcing association present in 12 countries in Europe with over 500 member companies. Derek is a board member of Inngen Ghana and strongly believes in Impact Sourcing and that Africa will play a significant role as a provider of high-quality talent to meet global resource needs.

Adnan is IT and business leader with more than 25 years of experience in transforming the way business is done via information technology and business services. He is senior director in P&G ’s IT business services. Adnan led multiple business service and IT innovations in supply chain that led to P&G’s ‘supply chain master’ recognition by Gartner’s since 2015. He worked on multiple P&G’s ERP implementations, led co-innovation programs with top global IT companies, led P&G global master data / customer service business services, and worked on establishment of P&G’s planning service centers. As of 2022, Adnan is responsible for P&G’s global identity and access management, part of P&G’s information security organization. Adnan is one of founders of ABSL Bosnia and Herzegovina, and its current president. He is a board member of La Terra Nostra foundation and students’ mentor in BH Futures Foundation.

Vivek has played a pivotal role in establishing and scaling operations for Wipro, a large IT services provider in various geographies, notably contributing to the company’s footprint in Romania, Portugal, Poland, and Ireland. Currently at the helm of operations in Eastern Europe, Vivek oversees both service delivery and business enablement functions, demonstrating a remarkable ability to navigate complex cross-functional and cross-cultural landscapes. In addition to corporate achievements, Vivek is a Co-Founder of the Association of Business Service Leaders in Romania showcasing a commitment to industry collaboration and advancement. Vivek’s multifaceted career reflects a dedication to driving operational excellence, fostering international relationships, and contributing to the growth of shared services on a global scale. With over 25 years of global business experience spanning diverse industries and roles, Vivek is a seasoned professional known for strategic acumen and leadership prowess.