ABSL Gala 2025 was a unique occasion to celebrate the people, organizations, and partners shaping the business services sector and its ecosystem. It was an opportunity to recognize initiatives and individuals beyond the sector who contribute to progress, strengthen Poland’s global reputation, and position the country as a prime destination for investment.
A gathering of C-suite leaders, city officials, and global innovators - the ABSL Gala brought together 300 key voices driving the future of business and investment.
Winners
Impactful Newcomer
Companies in this category are distinguished new entrants, honored for bringing innovative, high-quality services to Poland - making a meaningful impact and contributing to the continued growth of the country’s evolving business-services ecosystem.
Virtusa – for rapidly establishing in Poland an advanced technology services center that delivers innovative digital solutions and leverages high-value local expertise to strengthen the competitiveness of global clients.
Klarna – for entering the Polish market with high-specialization technology and operational functions that support next-generation payment services, reinforcing Poland’s position as a key hub for fintech innovation.
Mercedes-Benz – for placing in Poland strategic competences that support digital transformation and high value-added services for the automotive industry, underscoring Poland’s importance in the company’s global value chain.
Solventum – for setting up in Poland a service center that supports cutting-edge medtech solutions and knowledge-intensive operations, immediately strengthening the country’s role in the global health and technology ecosystem.
Astellas – for building in Poland structures that support critical, highly specialized business processes in the life sciences sector, positioning Poland as a regional hub for innovative healthcare.
Inspiring Growth Leader
Companies in this category are honored for advancing their operations with expanded services, the creation of high-quality jobs, and strategic reinvestment - driving growth and building long-term value for Poland.
Procter & Gamble – for consistently increasing employment and developing advanced, knowledge-intensive processes that strengthen high-value capabilities and create long-term value for Poland.
Danone – for dynamic employment growth, building high-expertise, knowledge-intensive teams, and opening a new center that reinforces Poland’s role as a strategic hub for the group.
Euroclear – for continuously expanding its workforce and driving knowledge-intensive processes that support global financial operations from Poland and translate into long-term value for the country.
Société Générale – for sustained employment growth and the development of advanced, knowledge-intensive processes in Poland that strengthen specialized know-how and position the country as a key location for high-value financial services.
IAG – for consistently scaling its operations and workforce in Poland, and for developing high-value, knowledge-intensive services that support critical business processes for a leading international aviation group, creating long-term value for the Polish economy.
Global Ambassador of the Year
Jakub Jankowski, Managing Director, IKEA Industry AB – for exemplifying the profound influence that forward-thinking, values-driven Polish leaders can have in shaping internationally recognized organizations with integrity, innovation, and long-term vision.
Jacek Olczak - CEO, Philip Morris International - for setting new global benchmarks as the Polish CEO of a Fortune Global 500 company and the first Pole ever on Barron’s list of the world’s top CEOs - demonstrating how principled leadership can elevate the global impact of Polish executives.
Silver Legacy: 25 Years of Excellence
Companies in this category are honored for a remarkable 25 years of sustained growth, bold investment, and long-term commitment that have strengthened Poland’s economy, talent, and business-services landscape.
Arvato Polska
Atos Poland
FIS Poland
Grant Thornton
Intel Technology Poland
KRUK S.A.
Motorola Solutions Systems Polska
Sabre Polska
Personality of the Year
Mati Staniszewski, Co-Founder, ElevenLabs
for elevating Poland’s global profile as a hub of talent and technological excellence, pioneering AI breakthroughs that are redefining how people connect across languages and cultures, and proving how bold, visionary Polish talent and leadership can set new global standard.
Next Generation Champion of Poland
Econverse - for fostering young people’s growth with experiential learning and entrepreneurship that unlock next-generation potential.
GenBoost - for elevating the voice of younger generations and demonstrating how youth-driven insight can inspire more inclusive, forward-looking workplace cultures.
Girls Future Ready Foundation –for advancing opportunities for young women and for empowering the next generation to grow with confidence and ambition.
SML Foundation (She Masters Leadership Foundation) - for championing young women and inspiring the next generation to break barriers and step into leadership roles.
Talent Alliance of the Year
This category highlights what matters most to the business services sector – talent - and the partnerships between business and education that nurture it, helping to build a strong foundation for future skills. The ABSL Management Board has selected three remarkable, forward-looking initiatives that translate knowledge into real-world competencies and actively: ABB x AGH Solar Boats, Atos for Safe Cyberspace and Sii: Girls Go Technology
During the event, the audience has voted live for: ABB x AGH Solar Boats
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ABSL Gala Partners
Partners
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. GCC Poland is an integral part of Astellas, built to deliver high-value, knowledge-intensive capabilities. We’ve gone beyond transactional support – hosting a range of global and regional roles across multiple functions, playing a crucial role in enabling Astellas’ long-term success. Here, multifunctional expertise is powered by innovation, automation, and digital transformation
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
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About Capgemini
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability and more. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.
Danone, a global food industry leader. In Poland, it operates in dairy, plant-based, water, and specialized nutrition, employing 3,000+ people in 10 locations, BCorp certified. Its Central and Eastern Europe operations rely on 3 business service centers: Danone Business Services Warsaw - Finance, Employee Services and Master Data HUB; Danone Planning Center Katowice - supply chain planning HUB, and IT & DATA Warsaw HUB – global IT competency center.
Helprise provides top Talent and Know-How to transform and execute business processes. The company offers local and cross-border solutions, specializing in Finance & Accounting, HR, IT, Procurement, Project/Program Management, and other support functions. Its Advisory Practice focuses on business and process transformation, led by practitioners with deep industry, functional and process management experience.
Solventum is a global healthcare company driven by innovation, science, and a commitment to improving lives. Present in 38 countries, Solventum develops and delivers medical technologies that support millions of patients and caregivers worldwide.
TheSolventum GBS, based in Wrocław, serves as a key center of expertise within the company’s global structure. Providing services across customer operations, supply chain, HR and digital solutions, the GBS combines local talent with a global mindset.
Zinnov is a global consulting firm specializing in digital engineering, talent strategy, outsourcing advisory, innovation, and digital transformation. For over two decades, we’ve helped Fortune 500, Technology Services, and PE firms scale teams, accelerate revenues, optimize operations, and drive growth through insights and advisory. Zinnov has offices across the Americas, India, and EMEA.
Lodz is a significant and rapidly growing economic hub in the CEE region. There are 110 BPO/SSC companies and over 200 IT firms, employing approximately 70,000 specialists with plans for further growth.
With its skilled workforce and supportive business environment, Lodz has become an attractive destination for both domestic and international investors. It has become home for many global companies such as Adaptive, EY, Fujitsu, Infosys, KPMG, Nordea, Philips, PWC, Takeda and Wella Company.
Katowice is a dynamic business and tech hub in Metropolis GZM (41 cities, 2.1M people). With 156+ business service centers and 37,000 professionals, the city attracts global leaders like L3Harris, Danone, and Outokumpu. Supported by modern infrastructure and pro-investor policies, Katowice is your gateway to smart, future-ready investment.
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Wrocław is a leading economic, technological, and cultural hub, as well as one of the most dynamically developing metropolises in Poland. The city is renowned for its business-friendly environment, attracting both domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors who regard Wrocław as one of the top locations in Europe. It fosters entrepreneurship by facilitating economic partnerships and scientific collaboration. A key focus for Wrocław is delivering a competitive economic framework, enhancing service standards for residents, and maintaining a high level of scientific and cultural achievements.
