Women in Supply Chain & Procurement: P&SC LIVE London Panel

A newly-announced panel discussion at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London will explore the role of women in procurement and supply chain management.

Industry leaders will share their experiences, challenges and successes in navigating these male-dominated fields. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on gender diversity, empowerment and opportunities for women in procurement and supply chain.

Discussions will cover optimising procurement processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities and strengthening supplier relationships. 

Join us on September 24, Stage 2 at 10.50am for this exciting session featuring speakers from Tripadvisor, Rolls-royce and Nestle.

Meet the speakers

Freya Hurwitz, Director of Global Procurement, Tripadvisor

Freya has held many roles throughout her career, from marketing and market research to sales and e-commerce, product management and operations, and most recently as head of Global Procurement for Tripadvisor.

Before Tripadvisor, Freya worked for Newell Rubbermaid as Director of eCommerce, where she managed all things internet and began working with outside vendors, kicking off the experience that would lead to a successful transition to procurement years later.  

Freya is active in the non-profit community in the greater Boston area, focusing on youth wellness and development.

She also spends her free time in her woodworking studio making charcuterie boards, bowls and serving pieces which she sells on Etsy.

Rachel Legg, Group CPO, Rolls-Royce

Rachel is a decisive Executive, Board Trustee and CIPS Fellow with a career spanning 30 years, with 10 years mechanical and manufacturing engineering and 20 years of deep procurement.

She is passionate about making a positive impact to the lives of others and brings strategic vision and leadership together with drive and significant operational experience to develop and translate strategy to execution through people, collaboration and influence.

She has a range of broad industry experience, from FTSE 100 to aerospace. 

Regina Arriagada, Global Head of Procurement Technical and Logistics, Nestle

Regina has 20 years of Operations experience in the FMCG sector across different countries, cultures and functions. She also describes herself as a proud mom of three little ones, who is passionate about people's growth, development and continuous improvement every day.

Amanda's experience has taught her that planning is a crucial skill which allows us to strategically reflect on past learnings, embrace the present and shape the future one desires to build.

She believes that mastering the new digital era will make a huge difference on how businesses conquer excellence in operations and is all in for living a healthy lifestyle, enjoying sports and building a better planet for our next generations.

P&SC LIVE continues to expand

Our repertoire of Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE events continues to grow, with more to come in 2024 and 2025. Discover our essential diary dates below.

2024 diary dates:

• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 24-25 September 2024
• Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September 2024
• Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE | 6 November 2024

2025 diary dates: 

• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Singapore | 11 February 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Scope 3 | 5-6 March 2025
• Manufacturing & Mobility  LIVE | 5-6 March 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai | 29 April 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 23-24 September 2025
• Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September 2025
• Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE Chicago | 4 November 2025

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