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April 13th

3:00 pm

Registration

4:35 pm - 5:15 pm WELCOME DAY SPECIAL CONTENT

From Transactional to Transformational: Evolving the Procurement Operating Model

Paul Finch

(Former) Head of Corporate Sourcing

Amazon

Frederic Khalil

Chief Procurement and Real Estate Officer

Broadridge Financial Solutions

Eva Choe

CPO

Clorox

Patricia Schaun

VP Sourcing

L'Oreal

Mahasweta Rath

Vice President, Global Head of Technology Sourcing

News Corporation

Ben Dailey

VP Procurement Strategy and Operations

The Estée Lauder Companies

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  • Unlock greater enterprise value by modernizing procurement’s structure and mandate
  • Accelerate decision-making with operating models that reduce silos and improve visibility
  • Adapt faster to disruption by decentralizing authority while maintaining control
  • Enable strategic alignment by embedding procurement in business unit planning
  • Drive cultural change and team engagement through a transformation-ready mode
5:20 pm - 6:00 pm WELCOME DAY SPECIAL CONTENT

Building the Next Generation of Procurement Leaders

Marcus Mounir Hanana

CFO

Amazon

Tamra Pawloski

Managing Director Procurement Strategy

American Airlines

Howard Peschel

Vice President Procurement & Global Trade Compliance

Momentive Performance Materials

Kristyn O’Grady

Vice President Indirect Procurement

The Kraft Heinz Company

Sudeep Banerjee

SVP Procurement

Unilever

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  • Attract high-potential talent by positioning procurement as a strategic career path
  • Build future-ready teams by prioritizing digital fluency, agility, and collaboration
  • Improve performance and retention through targeted leadership development
  • Advance diversity and inclusion by removing bias from hiring and promotion pipelines
  • Future-proof the function with continuous learning and upskilling programs
6:00 pm

Drinks Reception

6:30 pm

April 14th

7:30 am - 8:15 am

registration & breakfast

8:15 am - 8:20 am

Opening Remarks

8:20 am - 8:30 am

Chair’s Welcome Address

8:30 am - 9:05 am KEYNOTE

Driving Enterprise Value through AI-Enabled Procurement"

Lorie Meola

Chief Procurement Officer

IBM

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  • Reframe procurement from cost center to enterprise value driver — prioritize outcomes like speed to market, risk mitigation, and revenue enablement alongside savings.
  • Make data the backbone: focus on accessible, “70% good enough” enterprise data (structured and unstructured) to enable rapid, measurable AI use cases.
  • Elevate human judgment: reinvest freed tactical capacity into business partners who are “judgment ready” to make higher‑value decisions and translate AI insights into action.
  • Deliver tactical, iterative pilots (AI Fast Track): start with small bets that show quick ROI and scale via staged rollouts and C‑suite buy‑in, using real client examples and measurable cost/efficiency results.
9:05 am - 9:40 am KEYNOTE

Procurement Governance as a Competitive Advantage: Owning the Decisions That Matter

Steve Wilson

VP, Chief Procurement Officer

FICO

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  • How Procurement can move beyond policy enforcement to owning high-impact governance forums such as software review committees and third-party risk councils

  • Using software usage controls and vendor rationalization to drive cost discipline, risk reduction, and executive trust

  • Expanding Procurement’s mandate into areas like real estate right-sizing and demand governance without creating friction with Finance, IT, or Legal

  • What best-in-class governance looks like in practice — and why teams that built it post-COVID are now being prioritized for greater responsibility

9:45 am - 10:20 am Workshops
STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

Negotiate with Impact: Create Supplier Agreements That Deliver More

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  • Use total cost of ownership models to strengthen negotiation outcomes
  • Design contracts that protect against volatility and supply disruption
  • Incorporate sustainability, innovation, and performance incentives
  • Improve compliance with clear KPIs and monitoring tools
  • Reduce renegotiations by building smarter, more adaptive agreements
STREAM 2 WORKSHOP

From Visibility to Resilience: Building the Intelligent Supply Chain

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  • Why supplier visibility beyond tier-1 is now a competitive advantage
  • How AI and event monitoring can detect and prevent disruptions before they hit
  • Examples of companies that used predictive risk analytics to keep production on track
  • The ROI of resilience — balancing cost optimization with continuity and trust.
10:25 am - 12:05 pm Pre-Arranged One-To-One Meetings Arrow Icon

These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.

  • 10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 1/Networking
  • 10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 2/Networking
  • 11:20 am – 11:40 am: Meeting Slot 3/Networking
  • 11:45 am – 12:05 pm: Meeting Slot 4/Networking
12:10 pm - 12:45 pm Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Drive Smarter Decisions with Big Data You Can Actually Use

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  • Consolidate data across business units for better spend visibility
  • Identify trends and outliers to drive real-time decision-making
  • Develop dashboards that turn procurement data into action
  • Enable faster responses to pricing, demand, and risk shifts
  • Empower leadership with the insights they need—when they need them
STREAM 2 CASE STUDY

Mitigate Tariff Risks with Nearshoring, Friendshoring, and Regionalization

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  • Analyze supplier footprints to identify risk exposure
  • Reduce dependence on high-risk regions through sourcing diversification
  • Balance cost, resilience, and proximity in reshoring decisions
  • Improve time-to-market and reduce logistics complexity
  • Strengthen supplier relationships in politically stable regions
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm THEMED LUNCH DISCUSSIONS

Explore this year’s themed lunch discussions led by industry leaders, where executives engage in focused conversations over a meal, discussing topics they’re passionate about alongside their peers.

AI and Risk Mitigation

Ryan Mitchell

Chief Procurement Officer

Apotex

Leading Procurement Transformation Through Integrating a Lean Mindset

Dominic LoTempio

Chief Procurement Officer

Coastal Carolina University

Designing Procurement Strategies for a Permanently Uncertain World

Executive to be Announced

Incorta

Supplier Diversity

Alejandro Ramirez

VP Global Procurement

Kontoor Brands

Effectively Onboarding P2P Tools Without Disrupting the Business

Melissa Trevino

VP, Global Strategic Sourcing (Indirect)

Levi Strauss & Co.

Building Repeatable Cost Reduction Through Strategic Procurement

Executive to be Announced

ORO Labs

Content to be Announced

Executive to be Announced

PRGX

Accelerate ROI by Embedding Procurement in Product Development from Day One

Executive to be Announced

Procure Analytics

Repositioning Procurement as a Strategic Growth Partner

Miguel Ordoñez

CPO

Tallgrass Energy

1:45 pm - 2:20 pm Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Forecast with Precision: Predictive Analytics That Actually Work

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  • Use historical data to anticipate demand and mitigate shortages
  • Optimize inventory levels while minimizing holding costs
  • Reduce supplier lead time uncertainty with data-informed planning
  • Empower teams to scenario-plan with confidence
  • Improve accuracy by integrating predictive tools into ERP systems
STREAM 2 CASE STUDY

Build Trust and Transparency Using Blockchain in Your Supply Chain

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  • Record transactions with tamper-proof traceability
  • Verify supplier credentials and product origins in real-time
  • Improve regulatory compliance and reduce fraud
  • Increase consumer and stakeholder confidence in sourcing practices
  • Strengthen accountability across multi-tiered supply networks
2:25 pm - 3:00 pm Workshops
STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

Rewriting the Global Sourcing Playbook: Navigating Tariff Volatility in 2026 and Beyond

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  • How shifting tariff regimes are reshaping global sourcing models, supplier footprints, and long-term cost structures
  • Scenario planning for sudden tariff shocks and building flexible strategies that protect margin
  • Evaluating nearshore, onshore, and friendshore options through a total-cost and geopolitical-risk lens
  • Strengthening cross-functional alignment with finance, supply chain, and legal to anticipate changes and respond with speed
STREAM 2 WORKSHOP

Procurement’s New Mandate: Agility, Intelligence, and Experience

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  • The convergence of AI, workflow automation, and UX to make procurement smarter and faster
  • Empowering business users to self-serve within governance frameworks
  • Using AI-driven insights for spend optimization and risk mitigation
  • Shifting focus from control to enablement without compromising compliance.
3:05 pm - 4:15 pm Pre-Arranged One-To-One Meetings Arrow Icon

These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.

  • 3:05 pm – 3:25 pm: Meeting Slot 5/Networking
  • 3:30 pm – 3:50 pm: Meeting Slot 6/Networking
  • 3:55 pm – 4:15 pm: Meeting Slot 7/Networking
4:20 pm - 4:55 pm KEYNOTE

Simplifying and De-risking Supply Chains through Preferred Supplier Networks

Heidi Landry

CPO Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Johnson & Johnson

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  • Streamline sourcing and onboarding by consolidating suppliers into a trusted, high-performance network
  • Mitigate risk exposure with vetted partners who meet rigorous compliance, quality, and ESG standards
  • Boost agility and resilience by building deeper, strategic relationships with fewer, more capable suppliers
  • Drive cost efficiencies through volume consolidation, negotiated terms, and reduced transactional complexity
  • Improve visibility and collaboration across the supply chain with integrated systems and standardized processes
4:55 pm - 5:30 pm KEYNOTE

Rebuilding Procurement from the Ground Up: Driving Business Value Through Transformation

Jonathan Jennings

Chief Procurement Officer

HP Inc.

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  • Align procurement strategy with the company’s true profit engines

  • Partner with suppliers to unlock new sources of value

  • Structure transformation efforts around people, process, and tools

  • Streamline bureaucracy while maintaining control and oversight

  • Deploy digital and AI to support targeted improvements

5:30 pm - 5:35 am

Chair’s Closing Remarks

5:35 pm

Drinks Reception

April 15th

7:30 am - 8:20 am

Registration & Breakfast

7:45 am - 8:20 am breakfast workshops
Stream Two

Driving Financial Agility and Strategic Decision-Making with Connected Planning

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  • Empowering Financial Teams with Technology: Discover how finance professionals can use innovative tools to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and focus on high-value activities like scenario analysis and strategic planning
  • Optimizing Financial Processes with Real-Time Data: Learn how integrating real-time data enables dynamic forecasting, earlier risk identification, and more informed decision-making to drive business outcomes
  • Enhancing Collaboration Across Functions: Understand how connecting planning processes across finance, sales, and operations fosters alignment, improves visibility, and ensures the organization works towards shared goals
8:25 am - 8:35 am

Chair’s Opening Remarks

8:35 am - 9:10 am KEYNOTE

Sustaining Value Creation Amid Tariffs and Increasing External Volatility

Roberto Magana

VP Enterprise Supply Chain & Chief Procurement Officer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

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  • Resilience through Holistic Risk Management Framework
  • Supplier Innovation and Sustainability
  • E2E Cost and Cash Management
  • Strong Business and Supplier Partnerships
9:10 am - 9:45 am KEYNOTE

Redesigning Procurement for Impact: Embedding Sustainability to Drive Long-Term Value

Michael Hourihan

Chief Procurement & Global Sustainability Officer

General Mills

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  • Uncover how integrating procurement and sustainability unlocks stronger supplier collaboration

  • Learn how digital sourcing tools are accelerating efficiency and resilience

  • Explore strategies to future-proof procurement talent in a changing landscape

  • Gain practical insights from General Mills’ unique, impact-driven operating model

9:50 am - 10:25 am Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Elevate Your Role: How to Position Procurement as a Strategic Powerhouse

Paul Gardner

Lead Commercial VP & Chief Procurement Officer at Mars Pet Nutrition

Mars

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  • Align procurement KPIs with enterprise goals and growth targets
  • Demonstrate procurement’s value at the board and C-suite level
  • Build influence through cross-functional collaboration and transparency
  • Shift from tactical execution to proactive business enablement
STREAM 2 CASE STUDY

Go Beyond Tier-1: Gaining True Visibility into Your Supply Network

Guillermo Schmidhuber

Senior Vice President Procurement, RWE Clean Energy

RWE

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  • Map multi-tier suppliers to uncover hidden risks and dependencies
  • Improve transparency through tech-enabled data sharing
  • Build trust and accountability deeper into the supply chain
  • Respond faster to disruptions by understanding upstream dynamics
  • Satisfy stakeholder demands for ethical and traceable sourcing
10:25 am - 11:15 am Pre-Arranged One-To-One Meetings Arrow Icon

These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.

  • 10:30 am – 10:45 am: Meeting Slot 8/Networking
  • 10:50 am – 11:10 am: Meeting Slot 9/Networking
10:45 am - 11:15 am FOCUS GROUP

Executive focus groups are informal moderated discussions among peers, held during networking breaks outside the summit agenda. No sign-up is required; delegates and speakers can join any group of interest.

TOPIC one

Mitigating Tariff Impact Through Smarter Category Strategies

TOPIC two

Turn Tail Spend Into Quick Wins Without Increasing Headcount

11:20 am - 11:55 am Workshops
STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Stay Ahead of Tariff Trends and Optimize Your P&L

Executive to be Announced

NPI Financial

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  • Turning predictive analytics into an early-warning system that highlights tariff shifts before they impact cost

  • Using data-driven insights to guide sourcing decisions, supplier diversification, and long-term planning

  • Building proactive scenario models that strengthen financial performance and protect margin

  • Enhancing collaboration between procurement, finance, and supply chain through shared, real-time intelligence

STREAM 2 WORKSHOP

Automate the Mundane: Free Up Talent for High-Impact Procurement Work

Executive to be Announced

Zenith Group Advisors

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  • Identify high-volume tasks that can be digitized or outsourced
  • Use automation to reduce cycle times and human error
  • Empower staff to focus on strategy, supplier collaboration, and insights
  • Improve job satisfaction by eliminating manual processes
  • Scale procurement’s impact without scaling headcount

 

12:00 pm - 12:35 pm Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Risk Management in Procurement: Mitigating Supplier Risks and Ensuring Continuity

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  • Build redundancy in sourcing strategies to minimize disruption risks
  • Identify and evaluate risks across the entire supplier base
  • Develop contingency plans to secure supply continuity
  • Monitor and address emerging risks with predictive tools
STREAM 2 CASE STUDY

Transforming Procurement in a 150-Year-Old Company: Foundations and the Road Ahead

12:35 pm - 1:35 pm FOCUS GROUP

Executive focus groups are informal moderated discussions among peers, held during networking breaks outside the summit agenda. No sign-up is required; delegates and speakers can join any group of interest.

TOPIC one

Measuring Procurement Success Beyond Cost Savings

TOPIC two

What Procurement Should Own — and What It Should Let Go Of

TOPIC three

Gaining Control of Indirect Spend Without Sacrificing Speed or Flexibility

TOPIC four

Balancing Centralization vs. Business Unit Autonomy in Procurement

TOPIC five

Creating Compliance That the Business Actually Buys Into

TOPIC six

Embedding Procurement Earlier in Business Decisions Without Becoming a Bottleneck

TOPIC seven

Standardizing Indirect Categories While Respecting Business-Specific Needs

TOPIC eight

Working Effectively with Finance, Legal, and Operations Without Slowing the Business

TOPIC nine

Managing Trade-Offs Between Speed, Cost, Risk, and Quality

TOPIC ten

Future-Proofing Procurement Roles as Technology and Expectations Evolve

TOPIC

Embedding Procurement in Indirect Spend Decisions Before Contracts Are Signed

TOPIC

Supplier Relationship Management: When Partnership Actually Makes Sense

1:35 pm - 2:10 pm Case Studies
STREAM 1 CASE STUDY

Procurement Digitalization: Implementing E-Procurement Platforms and AI for Smarter Purchasing Decisions

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  • Automate repetitive procurement tasks to reduce manual effort
  • Use AI to analyze and optimize purchasing decisions
  • Enhance vendor selection with digital procurement platforms
  • Improve spend visibility and compliance with integrated tools
STREAM 2 CASE STUDY

From Spin-Off to Scale: Building a Modern Procurement Function at Organon

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  • Designing a procurement organization from the ground up following a major corporate spin-off

  • How Organon’s procurement strategy has evolved over five years as the business matured

  • Key lessons learned in capability building, governance and stakeholder alignment

  • What procurement leaders should anticipate when supporting a newly independent life sciences company

2:10 pm - 2:45 pm KEYNOTE

Get Ahead of Disruption with Smarter Supplier Risk Management

Sirsij Peshin

Chief Procurement Officer

Pfizer

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  • Use real-time data to monitor supplier financial and operational health
  • Categorize suppliers based on criticality and exposure
  • Build scorecards to track evolving risks over time
  • Pre-qualify contingency suppliers and create rapid switch protocols
  • Align procurement with enterprise risk management strategies
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm PANEL

From Transformation to Value Creation: Where Do We Go from Here?

Craig Reed

Vice President, Global Procurement & Chief Procurement Officer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Hiba Tahboub

Chief Procurement Officer

The World Bank

Kailas Joshi

Chief Procurement Officer

Sallie Mae

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  • Demonstrate procurement’s ROI by showcasing how investments in people, process, and technology deliver measurable enterprise value.

  • Elevate procurement’s influence by aligning directly with C-suite priorities and driving board-level impact.

  • Accelerate responsiveness without losing control by balancing agile decision-making with robust governance and risk management.

  • Turn digital tools into business gains by applying AI, analytics, and automation to unlock speed, savings, and innovation.

  • Embed continuous improvement to sustain transformation and build lasting competitive advantage.

3:30 pm - 3:35 pm

Chair’s Closing Remarks

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