Bridging the HQ–Global Teams Gap: Governance Models That Actually Work 

Overview: 

Global Capability Centers have become critical to enterprise transformation. Yet many organizations still face slow decision-making, unclear ownership, and misalignment between HQ and global teams  

Governance – not talent or scale – is often the defining factor between GCCs that remain execution arms and those that evolve into strategic partners. 

This executive roundtable convenes senior leaders who have successfully built and scaled global teams, to discuss the governance models, operating rhythms, and leadership frameworks that enable GCCs to move beyond execution and operate as true enterprise partners.

The panel includes accomplished global leaders such as Ben Young, Programme Leader at Arch Insurance Group, and Abhy Thomas Joseph, Global Chief Operating Officer at Pentland Brands. Drawing from their firsthand experience, they will share practical perspectives on aligning HQ and global teams, accelerating decision-making, and building globally integrated operating models. 

What This Discussion Will Cover: 

Understanding the Governance Gap 
Why governance challenges persist – and how they limit GCC effectiveness. 

Decision Rights and Accountability 
How leading organizations clarify ownership, balance autonomy with oversight, and accelerate execution. 

Governance Models Across GCC Maturity 
How governance evolves from centralized control to strategic partnership as GCCs scale. 

Making Governance Work in Practice 
Operating rhythms, decision frameworks, and metrics that build trust and demonstrate strategic value. 

Who Should Attend: 

This session is designed for senior leaders across: 

• Technology and Engineering 

• Finance, HR, and Digital Transformation 

Why Attend: 

Learn how leading enterprises are evolving governance to: 

• Accelerate decision-making 

• Strengthen alignment between HQ and global teams 

• Empower GCC leaders with real accountability 

• Position GCCs as strategic value drivers 

Save Your Spot 

Join this executive roundtable to gain practical insights and actionable governance strategies from leaders operating global teams at scale.