The North American Procurement Executive Summit is a premier gathering of industry leaders, procurement executives, and experts dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, emerging trends, and best practices in the dynamic world of procurement.
NAPES gathers Chief Procurement Officers, Chief Supply Chain Officers, EVPs, SVPs, VPs, and Directors of Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Fulfillment/Inventory, and Sustainability to share insights, foster innovation, and build invaluable connections. Dive into a thoughtfully curated environment that brings together today’s thought leaders, allowing you to explore new ideas and engage in meaningful discussions. Join the conversation at NAPES and be part of a community dedicated to pushing the limits of procurement success.
Year after year, we bring to the stage today's thought leaders and innovators
Lorie Meola is a global leader and accomplished Chief Procurement Officer known for driving transformation across complex enterprises. Recognized for her strategic vision and pragmatic leadership, she has guided organizations through cost takeout programs, digital reinvention, and AI-driven procurement modernization, collaborating between business, technology, and finance to unlock efficiencies and accelerate AI adoption responsibly.
She leads IBM’s global procurement organization, partnering across business units and leveraging data, AI, and ecosystem relationships to deliver next-level financials while managing risk for IBM and its procurement BPO clients. She and her teams work seamlessly with the business, ensuring sourcing requirements are leveraged to maximize quality and value from suppliers to internal and external global clients.
Lorie has two decades of experience in leading global sourcing and procurement teams, most recently as Chief Procurement Officer for Fiserv.
Lorie holds a BS in Mathematics from Andrews University, and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Lorie Meola
Chief Procurement Officer
IBM
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