On 29 April 2025, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai will make its return.
This virtual event will be a platform to connect with CPOs and decision-makers across APAC to build supplier relationships and partnerships.
Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with a range of panel discussions and keynote presentations that will explore notable points of discussion in our industry, such as sustainability, AI adoption, risk & resilience in supply chains and procurement technology.
With this in mind, Procurement Magazine takes a look at the top 10 Chief Procurement Officers who are embracing innovative approaches and encouraging others to adopt forward-thinking procurement strategies across the APAC region.
10. Terence Lee, Chief Procurement Officer, GSCO (Asia Pacific) at GEODIS
Employees: 52,000
CEO: Marie-Christine Lombard
Founded: 1904
Terence, Chief Procurement Officer (Asia Pacific) at GEODIS, is a resourceful expert in supply chain, sourcing, procurement and strategy.
With more than 25 years of experience, he has led transformational change, M&A and pioneering processes globally.
A CIPS-certified professional, he excels in commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement, improving positive organisational change.
Did you know? Terence delivered an engaging fireside chat that explored the rise of Gen AI at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Singapore 2024.
9. Sasha Samac, Chief Procurement Officer at Telstra
Employees: 35,000
CEO: Vicki Brady
Founded: 1901
Sasha, Chief Procurement Officer at Telstra, is an experienced procurement and supply chain leader with 20 years of experience across industries and regions.
Passionate about problem-solving, collaboration and delivering exceptional customer outcomes, Sasha is committed to enhancing procurement excellence and fostering strong team and network relationships to achieve strategic success.
8. Rob Harrison, CPO at The Qantas Group
Employees: 26,000
CEO: Vanessa Hudson
Founded: 1920
Rob is a dynamic and strategic leader known for delivering results in challenging environments.
As Chief Procurement Officer at the Qantas Group, he fosters strong team engagement and collaboration.
Passionate about inclusive workplace culture, he balances business objectives with impactful leadership to deliver positive outcomes.
7. Melanie Werrett, CPO at Macquarie Group
Employees: 20,000
CEO: Shemara Wikramanayake
Founded: 1969
Melanie is the Chief Procurement Officer at Macquarie Group.
She was previously Managing Director and Head of Operational Risk for Corporate Operations.
She utilises her experience from UBS Investment Bank and expertise in procurement and risk management to improve strategic operational improvements in the Greater Sydney Area.
6. Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk MAICD, CPO at Electrolux
Employees: 41,000
CEO: Yannick Fierling
Founded: 1919
Michelle leads procurement for logistics, direct and indirect materials and product sourcing as the Chief Procurement Officer at Electrolux Group.
She previously held leadership roles at Philips Lighting, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre and Dyson.
Michelle brings global expertise in manufacturing, supply chain and procurement strategy as she returns to Electrolux.
5. Caroline Tissot, CPO at Accor
Employees: 330,000
CEO: Sébastien Bazin
Founded: 1967
As Chief Procurement Officer at Accor, Caroline oversees global procurement strategies to generate savings and improve growth.
She specialises in international operations and procurement and has experience at General Electric and Bouygues Telecom.
Caroline joined Accor to lead the Group Procurement Organisation and soon after became a Management Board Member as the Chief Procurement Officer.
4. Steve Freeman, CPO at Chevron
Employees: 45,000
CEO: Mike Wirth
Founded: 1879
Steve Freeman, Chief Procurement Officer at Chevron, has more than 20 years of experience in corporate strategy and procurement across upstream and downstream operations.
Rising from Principal Consultant to CPO, he enhances procurement excellence at a global scale.
A Harvard Business School graduate, he specialises in strategic sourcing and operational efficiency.
Did you know? Steve features in our Top 100 Procurement Leaders 2025 - to explore this list in detail, click here.
3. Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta, CPO at Adani Group
Employees: 46,000
CEO: Gautam Adani
Founded: 1988
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Chief Procurement Officer at Adani Group, is a certified leader in strategy, supply chain and procurement.
With more than 30 years of experience, including roles at Larsen & Toubro and ERA Group, he has continued to shape Adani’s procurement strategy and enhance operational excellence.
Did you know? Sanjay features in our Top 100 Procurement Leaders 2025 - to explore this list in detail, click here.
2. Lucia Cioffi, CPO at LEGO Group
Employees: 28,000
CEO: Niels B. Christiansen
Founded: 1932
Lucia Cioffi is an experience procurement leader who became SVP snd Chief Procurement Officer at LEGO Group in 2014.
Previously, she held oversaw sourcing, supplier quality and logistics in senior roles at Philips.
Lucia has acquired an abundance of expertise from her studies at Università degli Studi di Salerno and Corporate Governance Certificate from INSEAD.
Did you know? Lucia features in our Top 100 Procurement Leaders 2025 - to explore this list in detail, click here.
1. Ard Verboon, CPO at Schneider Electric
Employees: 150,000
CEO: Olivier Blum
Founded: 1836
As the Chief Procurement Officer at Schneider Electric, Ard Verboon remains at the core of transformation and prospers from innovation, change management and strategic execution.
He is a passionate and dynamic senior management professional who has more than 25 years of experience in the high-tech electronics industry, focusing on supply chain, general management, R&D, strategic sourcing and product management.
Did you know? Ard features in our Top 100 Procurement Leaders 2025 - to explore this list in detail, click here.
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