ProcureCon Asia 2026
July 7 - 9, 2026
Equarius Hotel Sentosa, Singapore
Maria Cristina De Leon-Sta Maria
Head of Procurement, Philippines Linde Philippines, Inc.Maria Cristina S. De Leon‑Sta. Maria, CPP is a seasoned supply chain and procurement leader with two decades of expertise spanning strategic sourcing, vendor management, category management, and digital transformation. Currently serving as Country Procurement Head of Linde Philippines Inc., she drives national procurement strategy, risk governance, and digital automation initiatives while delivering strong cost savings and operational efficiency.
Her career includes leadership roles at Manila Water, IQ Packaging & Logistics, and MERALCO, where she built a distinguished track record in spend analytics, contract engineering, sourcing strategy, and enterprise-wide process improvement. Known for her ability to align procurement operations with organizational goals, she has led major transformation projects involving SAP integration, vendor accreditation frameworks, and strategic supplier partnerships. A Certified Professional in Purchasing (CPP), she combines deep analytical capability with strong stakeholder management, enabling her to navigate complex, high‑value sourcing environments. Cristina holds a Diploma in Supply Chain Management from De La Salle–College of St. Benilde and a degree in Behavioral Science from the University of Santo Tomas.
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 – 8 July 2026, Wednesday
9:20 AM Industry Roundtables: Identifying your top 3 procurement pain points
Kick off the summit by connecting with peers from your industry in a focused roundtable discussion. Together, you'll identify the top three procurement challenges currently impacting your sector. Guided by structured prompts and peer sharing, each group will capture practical insights that will help shape conversations throughout the conference.
By the end of the session, we will have identified the top three procurement pain points across industries.
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Roundtable 1: Manufacturing & Industrial Speaker: Maria Cristina De Leon Sta. Maria, Country Procurement Head, Linde Philippines |
Roundtable 2: Retail, eCommerce & Consumer Goods Speaker: Tomas Veit, CEO/CPO, Asahi Global Procurement, Asahi Group |
Roundtable 3: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences Speaker: Maxime Piguet, Regional Head of Procurement, Haleon |
Roundtable 4: Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources Speakers: Jhoana Tamayor, Procurement Group Director, Enterprise, Manila Water |
Roundtable 5: Banking, Financial Services & FinTech Speaker: Mahbub Ahmed Chowdhury, Senior Vice President & Head of Procurement, City Bank PLC |
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Roundtable 6: Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Speaker: Edgardo Guevara Apitana, CPO, A. Magsaysay Inc. |
Roundtable 7: Technology, Software & Digital Platforms Speaker: Kaye Sumanga, Head of Procurement, Grab |
Roundtable 8: Telecommunications & Connectivity Speaker: |
Roundtable 9: Hospitality, Travel & Aviation Speaker: Zyad Khan, Associate Director, Procurement, Contracts & ESG, Dubai World Trade Center |
Roundtable 10: Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate Speaker: |
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Roundtable 11: Automotive & Mobility Speaker: |
Roundtable 12: Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Engineering Speaker: Chaw Khuan Goh, Head of Strategic Sourcing, VAT Manufacturing Malaysia |
Roundtable 13: Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Speaker: |
Roundtable 14: Education, Research & Professional Services Speaker: Dr. Christina SS Ooi, Board Member, Council Member, Adjunct Lecturer, Former CPO, Speaker, Published Author |
Roundtable 15: Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises Speaker: |
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 – 9 July 2026, Thursday
4:00 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:
Speaker: Maria Cristina De Leon-Sta. Maria, Country Procurement Head, Linde Philippines
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Speaker: Tomas Veit, CEO/CPO, Asahi Global Procurement, Asahi Group
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Speaker: Maxime Piguet, Regional Category Lead, Haleon
| Roundtable 4:
Speakers: Jhoana Tamayor, Procurement Group Director, Enterprise, Manila Water Aseem Joshi, Head of Contracts and Stores, Tata Power
| Roundtable 5: Banking, Financial Services & FinTech Mahbub Ahmed Chowdhury, Senior Vice President & Head of Procurement, City Bank PLC
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Roundtable 6:
Speaker: Edgardo Guevara Apitana, CPO, A. Magsaysay Inc.
| Roundtable 7:
Speaker: Kaye Sumanga, Head of Procurement, Grab
| Roundtable 8:
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:
Speaker: Gerard Magadia, Vice President & General Manager- Procurement Shared Services (PSS), Yuchengo Group of Companies
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Roundtable 11: Automotive & Mobility | Roundtable 12: Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Engineering Speaker: Chaw Khuan Goh, Head of Strategic Sourcing, VAT Manufacturing Malaysia | Roundtable 13: Food, Beverage & Agribusiness | Roundtable 14: Education, Research & Professional Services Speaker: Dr. Christina SS Ooi, Board Member, Council Member, Adjunct Lecturer, Former CPO, Speaker, Published Author | Roundtable 15: Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises |
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Maria Cristina.
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