How Swiss Companies Streamline Processes, Improve Quality, and Boost Efficiency by Centralizing Activities in Central Poland
- Process Expansion Business Case

March 5, 2026, 3:00–3:45 PM   |   Online meeting in English

During this meeting you will learn:

 

  • Why Swiss companies choose Central Poland as the preferred destination for building and developing specialized business processes (standardization, optimization, quality).
  • The business rationale behind centralization, the structure of relocation projects, and the resulting business outcomes based on the experiences of ABB, Amcor, Barry Callebaut, and Geberit.
  • What investment support programs are offered by the City of Łódź.
  • How companies approach workforce management and talent acquisition (talent pipeline in the region).
  • Key statistical data about the region.

 

 

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Business Cases Featured in the Webinar:

Marta Zawierucha 

Managing Director and Member of the Board

Over 25 years of professional experience in Accounting and Controlling at Geberit (Sanitec) Group in Poland. Responsible of establishment and management of SSC Poland, recruit and build the team, optimization and controls global business services in Łódź for Geberit Group.

Justyna Kierska

Vice President, GBS

Experienced strategic leader with a strong track record in building and developing Global Business Services (GBS) organizations and business processes with a focus on creating business value through local talent, process excellence, and capability development.

Przemysław Zakrzewski

Head of Corporate Technology Center

ABB expert in the field of technology responsible for, among other things, research and development projects that result in products and services that enable ABB's customers and partners to operate more efficiently, economically, and ecologically.

Piotr Ochterski

Amcor Specialty Cartons SSC Head

Over 20 years of global SSC/BPO leadership experience across organizations including Philips, HP, TRW, and Amcor. He has designed, launched, and scaled two SSC in Mexico and Poland. Piotr has led large‑scale transformations, ERP implementations, and multicultural teams across three continents.

Additional Insights:

Labor market trends presented by LHH.

Piotr Kuron

Head of Customer Success Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands & Poland

A labor market expert with 15 years of experience in recruitment, talent development, and outplacement. On a daily basis, supports companies in projects implementing organizational changes.

Investment support opportunities and international business cooperation in Łódź explained by City of Łódź and Swiss Business Hub:

Mateusz Sipa

Head of the Business Development and International Relations Bureau, City of Łódź Office - Invest in Łódź

For over 8 years he has been working at the City of Lodz Office, previously as Investor Service Manager. His team supports the development of the local market, assists investors and promotes Lodz as well as local talents.

Piotr Lesiak

Head of the Swiss Business Hub Central Europe

A foreign trade specialist with over 10 years of experience. Since July 2023, he has been leading the Swiss Business Hub Central Europe in Warsaw, coordinating support for Swiss companies in Poland and other V4 countries, including partner search, market analyses, and business delegations and trade fairs.

Panel Moderator:

Ulrich Schwendimann

Managing Director, Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce 

He is engaged in the development of bilateral economic relations, with a particular focus on bridging the Polish and Swiss business communities. Together with his team at Swisschamber Poland, he supports more than 220 member companies in their growth by organizing events, conferences, and initiatives that enable members to connect, gain inspiration, and learn from peers.

Welcome Address by the Swiss Embassy:

Fabrice Filliez

Ambassador to the Republic of Poland

Prior to his appointment as Ambassador to Poland, he served as Ambassador to Singapore and Brunei (2018–2022). He previously held senior roles at the Swiss State Secretariat for International Financial Matters, the Swiss Embassy in London, and Switzerland’s Mission to the EU in Brussels.

Target Audience:

  • Finance Directors / CFOs
  • Executives responsible for operational strategy
  • Directors of Transformation & Excellence
  • Leaders overseeing operational optimization
  • Managing Directors
  • Decision-makers involved in selecting locations for operational activities

Check the latest Report on investment trends in central Poland:
"GBS Next Stop: Łódź, Poland. Exploring the Future of Global Business Services in Łódź"

Watch the film about Łódź - The Heart of Progress