Tomas Veit

CEO/CPO, Asahi Global Procurement Asahi Group

Tom is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in the Asahi Group and SAB Miller Group. He has held a variety of local, regional, and global roles, focusing on Procurement, Transformation, and Supply Chain Excellence. Throughout his career, Tom has consistently driven impactful initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and deliver sustainable value. He has worked closely with regional and global headquarters in the Czech Republic and Switzerland, as well as the Global HQ in Tokyo. Currently, he leads the Procurement HQ in Singapore, shaping the strategic direction of Asahi's global procurement team. Tom holds an MBA in General Management and Leadership and a DBA specializing in General Management and Sustainability, underscoring his dedication to integrating strategic leadership with sustainable practices. Passionate about Procurement, Sustainability, Farming, and Travelling, Tom brings a visionary approach to his work. He is committed to enhancing functional capabilities, fostering innovation, and delivering value that transcends traditional boundaries, ensuring long-term success for the organization and its stakeholders.

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.

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

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: 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: Chris Lee, CPO, M1 Limited

Roundtable 9:

Hospitality, Travel & Aviation

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

Roundtable 10:

Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate

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

Roundtable 11:

Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Engineering

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

Roundtable 12:

Education, Research & Professional Services

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

Roundtable 13:
Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises

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

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 – 9 July 2026, Thursday

10:10 AM The Value-Driven CPO: An Exclusive Interview: How do you transform procurement practices to deliver measurable value?

3:30 PM CPO-Only Collaborative Boardroom

An exclusive, closed-door session for CPOs to explore how cross-industry collaboration can unlock cost efficiencies and shared value. Through real-world examples and peer discussion, this boardroom will examine how organisations from different sectors can pool demand, share resources, and align strategies to reduce costs, strengthen resilience, and drive mutual benefit. Expect candid conversations on what works, what doesn't, and how to build practical partnerships beyond traditional industry boundaries.

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

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