ProcureCon Asia 2026

July 7 - 9, 2026

Equarius Hotel Sentosa, Singapore

Geraldine Gan

Geraldine Gan

Head of Procurement Baker Hughes
Geraldine Gan

Geraldine Gan is an accomplished procurement leader with extensive experience driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement transformation across global operations. As Head of Procurement at Baker Hughes, she leads procurement strategies that support operational excellence, supplier collaboration, and sustainable business growth across complex and dynamic markets. With a strong background in category management, supply chain optimization, and stakeholder engagement, Geraldine has led initiatives focused on procurement digitalization, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. She is passionate about positioning procurement as a strategic business enabler and building high-performing supplier partnerships that deliver long-term value. Geraldine is an active contributor to industry discussions on procurement innovation, leadership, and the evolving future of supply chain management, with particular interest in sustainability, digital transformation, and procurement excellence within global organizations.

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 – 8 July 2026, Wednesday

2:10 PM Panel: From hype to impact – How do you turn AI from a buzzword into a working tool to create tangible procurement results?

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 – 9 July 2026, Thursday

2:25 PM ‘How To’ Strategy Roundtables: Back to Basics

Join our 'How To' Strategy Roundtables, designed for practical, peer-to-peer learning. Each participant can attend two 30-minute discussions, exchanging ideas and strategies on today's most pressing challenges. After the sessions, roundtable leaders will share their key takeaways, ensuring you leave with actionable strategies you can implement right away.

Round 1 Discussion: 30 min
Switch Roundtables: 5 min
Round 2 Discussion: 30 min
Leaders' Takeaways: 15 min

Roundtable 1: Stakeholder management – How to align internal teams and influence decisions to drive procurement success

Speaker: Thomas Kruse, Head of Regional Group Services, APAC & Head of Procurement, APAC, DSV

Roundtable 2: Supplier negotiation – How to build win-win agreements to maximise value and minimise risk

Speaker: Mabiejoy Garcia, Head of Procurement, Summit Media

Roundtable 3: Category management – How to prioritise and optimise spend to deliver strategic impact

Speaker: Yvette Wang, Head of Global Commercial Services Sourcing, BeOne Medicines

Roundtable 4: Contract management – How to mitigate risk and ensure compliance to avoid costly disputes

Speaker: Jhoana Tamayor, Procurement Group Director, Enterprise, Manila Water

Roundtable 5: Procurement analytics – How to leverage data for decision-making to improve efficiency and results

Speaker: Jacqueline Ho, AVP, Group Procurement, Pontiac Land Group

Roundtable 6: Change management – How to drive adoption of new processes to reduce resistance and improve outcomes

Speaker: Dr. Christina SS Ooi, Board Member, Council Member, Adjunct Lecturer, Former CPO, Speaker, Published Author

Roundtable 7: Supplier collaboration – How to strengthen partnerships to unlock innovation and improve performance

Speaker: Geraldine Gan, Senior Procurement & Sourcing Manager, Baker Hughes

4:15 PM Industry Roundtables: From Challenges to Solutions

Building on the insights gathered during the Day 1 morning roundtables, industry groups reconvene to compare what has changed, what has been validated, and what solutions are emerging. Guided by a structured framework, participants will:

  • Reassess the top 3 challenges identified on Day 1
  • Benchmark their peers' progress and approaches 
  • Co-design practical next steps, tools, or strategies to bring back to their organisations 


Roundtable 1: Manufacturing & Industrial

Speaker: Maria Cristina De Leon-Sta. Maria, Country Procurement Head, Linde Philippines


Roundtable 2: Retail, eCommerce & Consumer Goods

Speaker: Kathy Zhao, Global Category Director, Procurement, Asahi Global Procurement, Asahi Group



Roundtable 3: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences

Speaker: Maxime Piguet, Regional Category Lead, Haleon


Roundtable 4: Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources

Speakers: Jhoana Tamayor, Procurement Group Director, Enterprise, Manila Water

Aseem Joshi, Head of Contracts and Stores, Tata Power

Roundtable 5: Banking, Financial Services & FinTech 

Speaker: Mahbub Ahmed Chowdhury, Senior Vice President & Head of Procurement, City Bank PLC

Roundtable 6: Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain

Speaker: Geraldine Gan, Head of Procurement, Baker Hughes


Roundtable 7: Technology, Software & Digital Platforms

Speaker: Kaye Sumanga, Head of Procurement, Grab


Roundtable 8: Telecommunications & Connectivity

Speaker: Chris Lee, CPO, M1 Limited

Roundtable 9: Hospitality, Travel & Aviation

Speaker:  Zyad Khan, Associate Director, Procurement, Contracts & ESG, Dubai World Trade Center

Roundtable 10: 

Cross-Industry

Speaker: Michiel Onno Kalverkamp, Chief Customer Officer & Co-Owner, Besso


Roundtable 11:

Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate

Speaker: Gerard Magadia, Vice President & General Manager- Procurement Shared Services (PSS), Yuchengo Group of Companies

Roundtable 12:

Automotive & Mobility

Speaker: Chaw Khuan Goh, Head of Strategic Sourcing, VAT Manufacturing Malaysia


Roundtable 13:

Education, Research & Professional Services

Speaker: Dr. Christina SS Ooi, Board Member, Council Member, Adjunct Lecturer, Former CPO, Speaker, Published Author

Roundtable 14:

Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises

Speaker: Sharon Morris, Group Regional Head APAC, World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) 


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Geraldine.

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