Interview
Aleksandra Gren: Diversifying Global Tech Talent
- Poland's economy is projected to sustain average GDP growth of just under 5% annually for the foreseeable future, based on 30-year historical trends, while maintaining its status as a developed country indicator achieved in an unusually short timeframe.
- Warsaw, Gdansk, Krakow, and Wrocław will continue serving as major outsourcing hubs for business process outsourcing and shared services, with the trend of global banks moving front-office functions to Poland persisting over the last two decades.
- US and other companies are expected to maintain reliance on foreign tech talent pools in countries including Poland, India, and China due to domestic sourcing limitations, driving the technology sector's continued integration into diverse industries.
- Nations face a strategic threat if they fail to prioritize long-term national talent pool development, as sustained growth projections depend on access to tech-educated talent capable of moving from technology consumption to value-generating creation.
- Countries must evaluate whether sufficient funding exists to enable conditions for intellectual property creation and securing high value-chain positions, as growth cannot be sustained without such foundational investments.
- Fiserv plans to continue investing in financial intelligence, literacy programs, and active communities of practice to increase accessibility for women in investment and money matters, addressing the ongoing underrepresentation of women in financial decision-making.
- Fiserv expects to further democratize money movements by structuring previously inaccessible services for general access, while the cultural and political dynamics of global banking remain key drivers for international professionals.