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

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-06-27
- Length: 23m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-27-from-global-to-regional-manufacturing-in-conversation-with-gpv-ceo-bo-lyb-k

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-27-from-global-to-regional-manufacturing-in-conversation-with-gpv-ceo-bo-lyb-k#t=8) Introduction: Bo Lybæk and GPV's Regional Shift
- [3:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-27-from-global-to-regional-manufacturing-in-conversation-with-gpv-ceo-bo-lyb-k#t=194) Geopolitics and the Move to Mexico
- [5:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-27-from-global-to-regional-manufacturing-in-conversation-with-gpv-ceo-bo-lyb-k#t=304) Market Rebalancing: EVs, Building Tech, and Semiconductors
- [7:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-27-from-global-to-regional-manufacturing-in-conversation-with-gpv-ceo-bo-lyb-k#t=466) Expansion Strategy: Mexico, Slovakia, and Southeast Asia
- [14:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-27-from-global-to-regional-manufacturing-in-conversation-with-gpv-ceo-bo-lyb-k#t=853) Talent Shortages and the 'China for China' Strategy
- [19:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-06-27-from-global-to-regional-manufacturing-in-conversation-with-gpv-ceo-bo-lyb-k#t=1143) ESG Initiatives in Sri Lanka and Mexico

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- GPV (company)
- Foxconn (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)
- Elektronika (other)

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