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Electronica 24: Exploring Resilience in Global Manufacturing with GPV CEO Bo Lybæk

EMS@C-LEVEL · 20 Nov 2024 · 10m

What this episode covers

Bo Lybæk, CEO of GPV, discusses the company's strategic expansion into Southeast Asia, Slovakia, and Mexico to navigate the shift from globalization to regionalization and mitigate US-China trade tensions. He explains how GPV is managing inventory levels and preparing for a potential market upturn in 2025 amidst political uncertainty and economic volatility. Lybæk emphasizes the importance of organizational agility, citing the 'Simplify and Optimize' program following the Enix integration, and highlights the balance between financial targets and ESG commitments to maintain competitiveness in Europe.

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GPV, Enix, Koh Young, IPC, Global Electronics Association

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