Top 10: Procurement Leaders in MEA

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region has become a global epicentre for industrial transformation, driven by ambitious national visions and a rapid shift towards digital-first economies.

At the heart of this evolution are procurement leaders who have moved beyond traditional cost-saving mandates to become architects of strategic resilience. Today’s CPOs are navigating complex global dynamics by integrating artificial intelligence, fostering multi-sector sustainability and building agile supply networks.

This list celebrates the pioneers at the helm of the region’s most iconic organisations, from aviation giants to energy titans, who are setting new benchmarks for procurement excellence on the world stage.

10. Dev Sarangi

Job Title: Department Manager, Procurement Technology
Company: ADNOC

Devasish (Dev) Sarangi is a visionary technology and procurement leader with nearly three decades of global experience at the intersection of energy, management consulting and digital transformation. As the Department Manager for Procurement Technology at ADNOC Group, Dev is at the forefront of modernising the energy giant’s supply chain, leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive operational excellence and strategic value across the group’s vast portfolio.

9. Zoe Brooks

Job Title: VP Corporate Procurement
Company:​​​​​​​ Alshaya Group

Zoe joined Alshaya Group in 2025 as Vice President of Corporate Procurement, bringing over 16 years of international expertise to the leadership team. A seasoned transformation specialist, she has a proven track record of optimising sourcing, contracts and procurement operations across diverse sectors, including construction, automotive manufacturing and retail.

Having led multi-disciplinary teams across the globe, Zoe is a staunch advocate for colleague engagement. She operates on the core philosophy that procurement should be as rewarding as it is strategic, fostering a culture where professional satisfaction and operational excellence go hand in hand.

8. David Palomino

Job Title: Chief Regional Procurement Officer, Middle East & Africa
Company: Airbus

David Palomino is a high-impact executive leader with nearly 17 years of experience at Airbus, specialising in global procurement, strategic sales and large-scale industrial operations.

Currently based in Dubai, David serves as the Chief Regional Procurement Officer for the Middle East and Africa, where he is a core member of the regional Leadership Team.

In this capacity, he defines Airbus’s regional strategy, oversees the deployment of procurement and supply chain initiatives and supports high-stakes sales campaigns and international cooperation requirements.

7. Orçun Güven

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Trendyol Group

Orçun Güven is a high-impact executive leader with two decades of experience operating at the intersection of organisational growth, digital scale and enterprise governance.

Currently serving as the Chief Procurement Officer at Trendyol Group, Orçun is responsible for steering the procurement and contract management strategies for one of the world’s leading e-commerce ecosystems, ensuring that the group’s operational infrastructure matches its rapid global expansion.

6. Florent Bizouarn

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer – Africa / Near & Middle East
Company: Veolia

Florent Bizouarn is a highly accomplished procurement executive with nearly two decades of experience driving operational excellence and strategic sourcing across the environmental services, energy and water management sectors.

Currently serving as the Chief Procurement Officer for Africa and the Near & Middle East at Veolia, Florent is a key member of the regional Executive Committee, helping lead a workforce of 220,000 employees globally in their mission to provide sustainable water, waste and energy solutions.

5. Roger Davies

Job Title: Vice President Procurement and Logistics
Company: Qatar Airways

Roger Davies is a seasoned procurement executive with a distinguished career spanning over three decades of global leadership.

Currently serving as the Vice President of Procurement and Logistics at Qatar Airways, Roger oversees the complex supply chain and sourcing operations for one of the world’s leading premier airlines.

Since joining the organisation in 2024, he has been instrumental in applying his vast cross-industry experience to enhance the airline's operational efficiency and logistics network.

4. Connel D'Penha

Job Title: Vice President Procurement
Company: Emirates

Connel D’Penha is a highly accomplished procurement and supply chain executive with more than 34 years of dedicated service at Emirates.

Currently serving as Vice President of Procurement, Connel is a cornerstone of the airline’s operational leadership in Dubai, overseeing the strategic sourcing and contract management for the essential products and services that power one of the world's largest international carriers.

3. Karin Ertl

Job Title: Global Head of Procurement
Company: TE Connectivity

Karin Ertl is a transformational Procurement Leader and VP-level executive with a career defined by turnaround performance and the delivery of strategic value across the automotive, aerospace and agricultural machinery sectors.

Currently the Global Head of Procurement at TE Connectivity, Karin oversees a mid-triple-digit million-dollar spend and supports a future pipeline in the single-digit billions, specialising in Data Connectivity, E-Mobility and Infotainment.

2. Cassie Mackie

Job Title: Vice President Procurement & Supply Chain
Company: Etihad

Cassie Mackie is a distinguished procurement executive with more than 17 years of strategic leadership experience across the aviation, defence and building products sectors.

Based in Abu Dhabi, she currently serves as the Vice President of Procurement & Supply Chain at Etihad Airways. In this role, she leads the strategic procurement and supply chain teams for the Etihad Aviation Group, a diversified global entity spanning seven core divisions, including Operations, MRO, Commercial and Digital & Innovation.

1. Dirk Karl

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: HUMAIN 

Dirk Karl is a globally recognised procurement leader and industry pioneer with more than 25 years of experience driving strategic transformation across the telecommunications, automotive and financial sectors.

Currently serving as the Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President at HUMAIN, Dirk is at the forefront of the "AI-native" revolution, tasked with embedding artificial intelligence into the DNA of global supply chains to transition the industry from efficient to truly intelligent.