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From Global to Regional Manufacturing, in conversation with GPV CEO Bo Lybæk

EMS@C-LEVEL · 27 Jun 2024 · 23m

What this episode covers

Bo Lybæk, President & CEO of GPV, discusses the strategic shift from globalized manufacturing to regional hubs, driven by ESG goals and US-China geopolitical tensions. He details GPV's expansion in Mexico, Slovakia, and Southeast Asia to support customers in the Americas and Europe, while noting the softening of demand in building tech and the recovery in semiconductor equipment. Lybæk also addresses the industry-wide challenge of talent retention and GPV's specific ESG initiatives in Sri Lanka and Mexico.

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