Executive Roundtable: Reimagining Enterprise Transformation – The Next Step for Global Competency Centers
On October 30th, 2025, Avasant in partnership with Whitebridge Consulting will host an exclusive Executive Roundtable and Dinner to explore how Dutch enterprises are redefining Global Competency Centers.
Together with peers from Philips, ASML, ING, and other industry leaders, we will discuss:
- Global Competency Centers as engines of innovation
- Best practices from global leaders
- Scenarios shaping the next decade
Agenda
16:00 – 16:30 Arrival
16:30 – 17:00 Welcome and Networking
17:00 – 17:45 Overview of Global Competency Centers, Avasant Research, and BNL findings
17:45 – 18:00 Q&A and Discussion
18:00 – 18:30 First Course
18:30 – 19:00 Presentation by ABN AMRO
19:00 – 19:15 Q&A and Discussion
19:15 – 19:45 Second Course
19:45 – 20:15 Client Presentation / Roundtable Discussion and Best Practice Sharing
20:15 – 20:30 Q&A and Discussion
20:30 – 21:00 Main Course
21:00 – 21:15 Conclusions, Scenario Insights, and Summary Board Walkthrough
21:15 – Onwards Informal Discussion and Networking over Dessert and Coffee
Featured Speakers
Akshay Khanna
Managing Partner
Avasant
About Avasant
Avasant is a leading management consulting firm focused on translating the power of technology into realizable business strategies for the world’s largest corporations. Specializing in digital and IT transformation, sourcing advisory, global strategy, and governance services, Avasant prides itself on delivering high-value engagements through industry-focused innovation and flexible client-based solutions.
Our seasoned professionals have an average of 20 years of industry-honed expertise, having conducted 1000+ engagements in over 50 countries. Avasant’s next generation consulting and advisory methods have made it the top-ranked firm in its class, with recognition from numerous organizations, including: Vault, NOA, IAOP, and Wall Street Journal.
Avasant’s engagement in the global market has inspired a strong commitment to community and purpose. Avasant Foundation supports technology and skill development programs to create employment opportunities for youth across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America.
For more information, visit https://www.avasant.com.
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Jesus Garre
Partner, Avasant