Dr Christina SS Ooi currently serves as a Board Member of the Regional Board of Malaysia for Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK's only chartered professional body for manager accreditation. She also serves as a Council Member for the Malaysia Independent Non-Executive Directors Association (MINED), and is an Adjunct Lecturer with Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) in Malaysia. A criminal lawyer by training, this former Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for Asia Pacific (APAC) with diverse industry experience is also an international speaker, mentor, published author, thought leader, 2024 LinkedIn Top Voice for Career Management, People Management, Communications Management, Negotiation, Executive Management, and Leadership.
An acknowledged expert in her field, she brings with her 33 years of corporate senior management experience in key leadership positions across the APAC region, notably in procurement transformation. Her professional experience has been with two global organizations for 22 years, and 11 years in Government-linked companies of Corporate Malaysia. With her expertise in a diverse range of industries under her belt ranging from technology, telecommunications, aviation, agribusiness, to industrial gases, she and her teams won awards, accolades and esteemed recognition from procurement fraternities, both globally and in the APAC region.
Sam is a senior executive with extensive experience across Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa. He has held senior roles for organisations such as Land Securities in the UK, Abu Dhabi Municipality in the Middle East and MTN across Africa. He also holds various non executive board director roles, for entities such as the British Business Group (Dubai).
An active member of the procurement and supply chain fraternity and a LinkedIn© Top Voice, Sam is currently Regional Director of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pac Region.
He holds a Masters Degree in International Procurement from the University of Glamorgan in the UK, MSc in Facilities Management from the University of Westminster (UK) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. He is also an alumnus of the Oxford University Business School.
Sam is a regular speaker at industry events and an advocate for professional standards in supply chain, innovation, strategy and sustainable business practices.
Ahmed Raafat, MRICS, MCIPS is Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at A.R.M. Holding, bringing more than two decades of UAE experience across real estate, development, and infrastructure.
He leads strategic procurement, commercial governance and supply chain transformation across complex development and asset portfolios, with a strong focus on turning procurement from a transactional function into a driver of business value, resilience, and better real estate outcomes.
A Chartered Member of RICS and CIPS, with an MSc in Supply Chain & Logistics, Ahmed is passionate about procurement leadership, market intelligence, supplier strategy, digital transformation, and the future of the profession.
Matteo serves as Chief Procurement Officer in Bulgari, based in Rome.
He has about 20 years of experience in a wide range of industries and functions in Europe, the Middle East, US and Australia.
He started his career in consultancy and afterward he has held leadership role in international companies such as Vodafone, WeBuild, Generali, i-Faber UniCredit, directing international projects to reorganize and transform their Procurement and Supply Chain into best-in-class organizations by applying innovation and digitalization.
Advisor for Harvard Business Review and expert in new technologies, he advocates for holistic and digitally integrated procurement solutions, whilst emphasizing the transformative impact of procurement not only on business efficiency and profitability but also on community development and environmental sustainability.
Matteo holds a master’s degree in engineering from the Polytechnic of Milan and an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid.
Manuel Guenzel is the CEO of Guenzel Consulting GmbH, headquartered in Munich. Since 2008, he has contributed his expertise in procurement, supplier development, and process management within an international environment. His motivation lies in developing and implementing best‑practice approaches with companies from diverse industries and cultures. Interaction with people is especially important to him — because even in times of globalization and digitalization, the human factor remains the key driver of success in his view.
From 2008 to 2013, Manuel worked for a hidden champion as a project procurement manager, overseeing projects in the renewable energy sector as well as global sourcing markets in the Asia-Pacific and NAFTA regions. He also spent an extended period in China. Since 2013, he has been active as CEO of Günzel Consulting GmbH in the MENA and EU regions.
Dr. Sama Gad is an Assistant Professor, trainer, and consultant with over 17 years of experience across logistics, supply chain management, digital transformation, and professional development. She works at the intersection of industry and academia, focusing on delivering practical, value-driven solutions grounded in research and real-world application. Dr. Gad is passionate about inspiring professionals and students, fostering integrity, and translating knowledge into measurable impact across organizations and industries globally.
Hossam is a motivated Business, Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain professional with more than 20 years of experience in international business, strategic procurement activities, product management, business development, strategy, and business planning. He has delivered more than 6,000 hours of professional training. Hossam has a BSc in Telecom Engineering, MBA and Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from AASTMT. He is currently employed with one of Egypt's telecom integrated service providers as Senior Manager, Vendor Management.
He is an adjunct professor at the American University in Cairo (AUC), School of Continuing Education. He is passionate about sharing his experience in international business, procurement, and the supply chain by serving as an adjunct professor at the AASTMT College of International Transport and Logistics, the International Transport and Logistics Institute, and the College of Management & Technology.
Hossam previously held the capacities of Contracts Manager at e& , Group Strategic Supply Planning Manager, and Procurement Category Manager at VEON.
Hossam is one of the first Egyptians to receive the fellowship status of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
Hossam is currently a member of Education and Research Practitioner Board (ERPB) and CIPS Direct Associate.
Overall Twenty (21) years of professional experience in Procurement along with a Bachelor's in Law (Egypt) and a Masters in Strategic
Management (Egypt). The experience includes working with multinational firms for the development and delivery of various Procurement Documents for Civil and E & M Works of various International/Local Infrastructure Projects (Hydropower, Dams, Tunnels, Building, Water Supply, Solid Waste Management, etc.) including Egypt and Tanzania.
Strategic Procurement Leader & Coach with 17 years of experience in Procurement across pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, Construction. Proven expertise in
procurement transformation, Dispute resolution, digital platforms, 8 Digits P/L Value creation, Team Coaching, contract negotiation, supplier relationship
management , risk management and S2P optimization. Skilled in leading global,
regional teams and driving significant business value.
Kristina Mutic is a global strategic sourcing and procurement leader with 14+ years of experience transforming procurement into a strategic business partner. She has led complex IT, professional services, cloud, AI, infrastructure, CAPEX and indirect sourcing programs across Fortune 500 and global organizations. Known for translating strategy into practical results, Kristina brings an operator's perspective to procurement transformation, supplier innovation, stakeholder partnership and the responsible adoption of AI.
I am a Procurement Manager with over 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supply chain operations across the UAE and KSA.
• Managed procurement for high-value retail fit-out brands and construction projects.
• Led supplier onboarding, category management, commercial negotiations, and contract
management.
• Delivered cost optimization and procurement process improvement initiatives.
• Passionate about Artificial Intelligence and its application in procurement and supply chain
management.
• Actively explore AI for supplier evaluation, spend analysis, process automation, risk
management, and decision-making.
• Believe AI should augment procurement professionals, enabling faster, smarter, and data-
driven decisions.
Why I Want to Speak
I would like to speak because I believe procurement is entering a new era where AI will
fundamentally change the way we work. My goal is to share practical experiences and demonstrate how procurement professionals can start leveraging AI today.
• Show practical AI use cases that procurement teams can implement immediately.
• Bridge the gap between traditional procurement and digital transformation.
• Inspire professionals to embrace AI as a productivity enabler rather than a replacement.
What I Would Like to Talk About
• How AI is transforming procurement and supply chain management.
• AI-powered supplier sourcing and evaluation.
• Automating RFQs, contract reviews, and procurement documentation.
• Using AI for spend analytics, risk management, and strategic decision-making. • Preparing procurement teams for the future of work.
''Ahmed Abdellatif is a Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 12+ years of experience across multinational organizations, major projects, and complex MENA environments. He has led strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier management, tendering, and procurement transformation initiatives across industries including construction, EPC/EPCI, IT and digital procurement, MRO, chemicals, and major infrastructure projects.
Ahmed has managed high-value procurement portfolios and delivered measurable results through strategic sourcing, negotiation, cost optimization, supplier relationship management, and process improvement. His experience includes supporting major projects such as NEOM and ZOHR, managing procurement packages exceeding SAR 400 million, and delivering significant savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
He holds an MBA in Global Management, PMP certification, and a CIPS Diploma, and is experienced with leading procurement and digital platforms including Oracle, SAP, Ariba, GEP, and Sirion. He also works as a procurement and supply chain instructor and independent consultant, bringing a practical, results-driven perspective to procurement transformation, supplier management, and supply chain performance''
is responsible for purchasing the products and serving the hotel’s needs at the best prices in quality and quantity requested in a timely manner, to ensure the achievement of the hotel’s profitability objectives and satisfaction of internal and external customers.
Plans, coordinates, and monitors all activities related to the purchasing department such as the handling of the purchase requisitions, the purchasing of goods and services, the customs clearance and payment to our suppliers, whilst ensuring compliance with the purchasing policies, procedures, standards, and satisfaction of internal external customers
Works with department heads in understanding and answering their needs so that the purchasing team can address them in a satisfactory manner and provides them with assistance and information concerning the status of their purchase orders sourcing of items.
Follows up on the status of outstanding purchasing requests/orders and advises department heads concerned on alternative solutions.
Overseas and monitors the administrative work related to the purchasing department such as the maintenance of a vendor list and prices, a follow-up system to track and requests, a report on claims for loss and damages.
Coordinate with cost control the handling and distribution of goods of all items purchased.
Applies for all important permits and license if required to ensure that all overseas orders go through the legal procedures as stipulated in the regulations of the country.
Maintain good relations with local, international, local officials, customs, and tax agents to ensure the availability of goods and smooth cooperation and to obtain updated information.
Experienced in strategic procurement and sourcing with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry; seasoned professional with 20+ years of commercial procurement and contract management experience in various sectors (Construction, Facility Management, Retail, Food and Beverage, Administration, IT, FF&E, and Marketing).
I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company success throughout my career. As such, I have consistently exceeded cost and performance goals, and I am adept at achieving maximum operational output with minimal resource expenditure.
I liaise with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the organization’s procurement support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
More than 20 years of experience as a procurement & operations director (MISR ITALIA Properties & TALAAT MOUSRAFA group ) with enormous exposure to all disciplines, such as :
procurement commercial management
ERP system (SAP/MM)_business owner
Supplier Relationship Management
financial reporting & control
warehouse management
contract management
Business Strategy
Team Leadership
market research
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