Kris Galicinao

Head of Procurement GoTyme Bank

Kris Galicinao is a Certified Procurement Professional and Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt with 17 years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization. Skilled in supporting category and commodity strategies, contributes to organizational goals by ensuring governance, compliance and vendor risk assessments are implemented.

With expertise in contract negotiation and cost control, Kris delivers sourcing solutions that meet business needs while enhancing profitability through improved payment terms and streamlines supply chains. Known for a proactive approach, Kris actively identifies opportunities to expand procurement involvement, ensuring decisions are informed by both technical and functional knowledge.

A strong advocate for procurement best practices, Kris challenges suppliers and internal teams to explore innovative approaches and value-driven specifications. Through analytical methods and a collaborative mindset, Kris continually drives procurement excellence and operational efficiencies across the organization.

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 – 9 July 2026, Thursday

2:30 PM Future-Ready Procurement Talent Lab Roundtables: How to develop future-ready procurement talent at scale

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

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

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