When a merger or acquisition (M&A) occurs in the tech industry, People Operations plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth transition. Key considerations include cultural integration, talent retention and acquisition, organizational structure, and managing role redundancies.
In this session, we will explore the process from two perspectives: that of an acquiring company, such as Mycronic, which acquired three companies in the first half of 2025, and that of a company that has recently gone through this experience, such as VLC Photonics, now part of the Hitachi High-Tech Group; and finally,VIGO Photonics HR director will explain how important is to work closely with the owners of the companies durng the M&A processes.
15:00 – 15:05 Welcoming by EPIC
15:05 – 15:20 Mycronic – Cynthia Dodick Seyffert, Head of People & Culture North America & Global Technologies division (USA)
15:20 – 15:35 VLC Photonics (Hitachi Group) – Balancing integration and People Operations Autonomy (at VLC Photonics) – Patricia Cembellin Torre, HR Coordinator (Spain)
15:35 – 15:50 VIGO Photonics – Małgorzata Miętek-Bechta, HR Director (Poland)
15:50 – 16:00 Discussion and closing words
Patricia Cembellin is HR Coordinator at VLC Photonics (Hitachi Group), a company specialized in R&D in integrated photonics. With experience in HR across several international and industrial environments, including divisions of MAHLE, DHL, and Daikin Group, she focuses on developing people-centered processes and promoting a positive workplace culture. At VLC Photonics, Patricia supports the alignment of HR practices with Hitachi Group standards, helping the organization strengthen engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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