How Swiss Companies Streamline Processes, Improve Quality, and Boost Efficiency by Centralizing Activities in Central Poland
- Process Relocation 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.
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
Senior Shared Services Executive
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.
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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 explained by City of Łódź.
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Mateusz Sipa
Heads the Business Development and International Relations Bureau at the City of Lodz Office
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.
Event hosted by:
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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.
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"
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