Kartik Iyer

Join this interactive 50-minute session to explore strategies for building and retaining a future-ready procurement workforce. Participants will choose 1 roundtable to discuss multi-generational team management, upskilling, and aligning talent development with evolving procurement needs. You will share experiences, uncover practical solutions, and walk away with actionable ideas to develop procurement talent at scale.

Roundtable 1: Upskilling Across Generations – What are the strategies to engage and develop procurement teams of all ages

Speaker: Kris Galicinao, Head of Procurement, GoTyme Bank

Roundtable 2: AI and Human Talent Synergy – How to balance technology adoption with human skill development

Speaker: Kartik Iyer, VP, Head of Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Strategy, TotalEnergies

Roundtable 3: Retaining Senior Expertise – How to keep older employees relevant as roles evolve

Speaker: Brish Bhan Vaidya, Head of APAC & EMEA Sourcing, Uber

Roundtable 4: Developing Next-Gen Leaders – How to groom high-potential procurement talent for future leadership

Speaker: Tommy Pinontoan, Head of Procurement, Super Bank Indonesia

Roundtable 5: Bridging Skill Gaps – What are the practical approaches to close competency gaps in procurement teams

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

Roundtable 6: Learning at Scale – How to create scalable L&D programs across multi-generational teams

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Roundtable 7: Cultural and Regional Nuances – How to tailor talent strategies for diverse Asia Pacific procurement teams

Speaker: Maximillian Tan, Head of Procurement, Asia, The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Roundtable 8: Fostering Strategic Mindsets – How to move from transactional roles to value-adding procurement leadership

Speaker: Alice Kwek, Director, Global Procurement & Operations Support (Pre-Opening), Pan Pacific Hotels Group