- 23 October 2025
- 9:30 am - 5:30 pm - CEST
- At Meogroup Belgium office: Avenue Louise 287, 1050 Brussels-BE
- Registration is free, but places are limited.
- To maintain a highly relevant and focused environment, participation will be strictly limited to people directly involved in capability development within purchasing and supply chain teams.
Join Us at the People Development Workshop!
Are you an HR professional, People Development expert, Training specialist, Chief Procurement Officer, or senior Purchasing/Procurement professional? This exclusive forum is designed just for you!
Why Attend?
Learn Best Practices: Discover cutting-edge strategies and share experiences on developing high-performing procurement teams.
Enhance Team Capabilities: Equip your procurement teams with advanced skills and innovative approaches to deliver substantial value and strategic advantage.
Connect with Industry Leaders: Network with top professionals in HR, training, and procurement, and build valuable relationships.
Share Success Stories: Discover real-world examples of how industry leaders have achieved excellence in team development and procurement.
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
Mat NORRIS
Head of Procurement- Engineering Services & Customer Support, THALES UK LIMITED
Mat Norris is Head of Procurement Engineering Services and Customer Support (Category Management). A confident and creative leader with cross-functional experience across Civil, Defence, Medical, Electronic, Optical, and Manufacturing industries, he combines strong strategic thinking with a “Can Do” approach. Known for his excellent communication and mentoring skills, Matt drives teams and builds relationships at all levels to achieve company objectives.
Maxi GLAS
Executive Procurement Practitioner
Maxi has a rich background encompassing twenty-plus years of expertise in Strategy and Governance across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chai. Maxi has made significant contributions in the realms of Telecoms, IT, Financial Services, Pharma and Property Management.
Her impactful roles have encompassed renowned organisations such as Vodafone, GSK, Lloyds Banking Group. Her experience extends globally, having worked across Europe, India, and the Far East, including China, showcasing her deep international involvement.
Svjetlana JERKOVIC
Global Procurement Head of Raw Materials
Svjetlana is global executive with couple of decades of leading strategic commercial initiatives with partners spanning mining, manufacturing, distribution, SMEs, multinationals, and FMCG companies.
As the Global Procurement Head of Raw Materials at ICL, she brings a wealth of expertise from leadership roles at Univar (North America, EMEA) and ICL. Svjetlana has actively participated in transforming the procurement organization from a local to a global operation and continuous to successfully guides global teams through complex market dynamics.
As a co-champion of ICL’s Year of Sustainability, Svjetlana has been advancing corporate sustainability goals within Global Supply Chain, Procurement and Capex. She actively drives implementation of Together for Sustainability program, promotes Sustainable Procurement practices and plays an active role in Climate Impact and Scope 3 decarbonization initiatives. Svjetlana holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from McGill University (Canada) and a Global Executive OneMBA from Erasmus University (Netherlands).
She serves as Advisory Board Member at the Fertilize Show and at the Women in Chemicals organization. Svjetlana is a member of IMAGINE, a global leadership community for impact.
Michael MUNOZ
Founder and CEO of The Corporate Atlhete Group
Michael Munoz is the founder of The Corporate Athlete, a company dedicated to elevating leadership performance by translating the methods, mindsets, and virtues of elite athletes into today’s most complex corporate environments.
With more than 20 years of experience working alongside some of the world’s largest Fortune 100 companies, Michael has learned that true success is not about process, it’s about unleashing the power of a collective force. Drawing on the discipline and strategies of elite sports, he helps leaders build resilience, sharpen focus, and unlock peak performance within their teams.
At the core of his work is a simple conviction: business leaders, like athletes, can achieve extraordinary results when they combine skill with mindset, and strategy with purpose.
JULIEN CHANAL
Associate Professor in Psychology at University of Geneva.
Julien Chanal is Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Geneva, where he conducts research on motivation, well-being, and performance through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. His work focuses on how the satisfaction of basic psychological needs fosters both personal growth and sustainable high performance. In addition to his academic research, he collaborates with organizations to help design environments that support people’s motivation and development.
Stéphane ETCHAYDE
Health Promotion & Preventive Healthcare Advisor
Stéphane is dedicated to helping organizations protect employee health, strengthen resilience, and unlock sustainable performance.
What sets Stéphane apart is his rare dual competency: a deep understanding of the drivers of business performance at the executive level, combined with expertise in the science of employee health and well-being. This unique perspective allows him to bridge the gap between corporate goals and human needs, ensuring that performance is not achieved at the expense of people, but through them.
Francois DOUSSET
In-Company Programs Director, EIPM
François Dousset works as consultant and trainer for Supply Management. He is specialised in Purchasing Techniques and methodology, with particular interest in market analysis, strategic positioning and cost and value management. In addition to that, he trains and coaches teams to Negotiation, Leadership and to organisation and change management. Part of his teaching and consulting activities is focused on the training programmes EIPM is running worldwide.
Philippe CHRAIBI
Managing Partner, EIPM
A bold thinker with 20+ years of experience across global corporations, scale-ups, and entrepreneurship, Philippe brings his trademark energy, creativity, and passion for people development. With a focus on the future of upskilling and people motivation, he will explore how learning and well-being can unlock performance. Known for provoking fresh perspectives and empowering those ready to grow, Philippe will ensure this workshop becomes a catalyst for tangible takeaways.
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This workshop serves as a vital meeting point where industry leaders can exchange best practices, discuss advanced strategies, and share challenges and success stories in developing high-performing procurement teams.
In today’s competitive landscape, the role of procurement teams extends beyond mere cost-cutting. Effective team development in procurement not only drives efficiency but also significantly contributes to the top-line growth of companies. By equipping your teams with advanced skills and innovative approaches, they can deliver substantial value and strategic advantage to your organisation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and enhance the capabilities of your procurement teams to foster both operational excellence and business growth.
