The EIPM 28th Annual Conference

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Geneva and contributed to the success of this year’s conference, and congratulations to the EIPM Peter Kraljic Award winners! 

Participants flew in from France, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Romania, China, Slovakia, Belgium, Luxembourg, Dubai, the UK, and Angola  – a truly global community ready to connect and share insights.

Engaging sessions, the EIPM-Peter Kraljic Awards, and the Gala Dinner made it a memorable celebration of excellence.

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Speakers

Hervé Legenvre

Research
Director

Hervé blends academic and practitioner thinking to create unique learning experiences.
He continuously looks at the trends that will shape the business world. He believes that the competitive edge of companies will increasingly be co-created with suppliers and other external partners. He has developped methodologies to map business ecosystems and to create IoT vision.

Jerome Chiquet

Group Purchasing
Vice President

Jérôme is a recognized leader in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and business development. With a career spanning the automotive and energy sectors, he has steered global procurement organizations, led customized transformations, and delivered measurable impact across complex international environments.

Cem Sancak

Purchasing
Director

With over 25 years of leadership experience in Supply Chain and Purchasing within the automotive industry, Cem Sancak brings a wealth of expertise in transformation, agility, negotiation, and supplier management.

Davide Luzzini

Full Professor and
Director of Research

Davide Luzzini (PhD, Politecnico di Milano) is Full Professor and Director of Research at EADA Business School. Previously he held positions at Audencia Business School (France) and Zaragoza Logistics Center-MIT Scale (Spain). His expertise is in Purchasing, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, and Supply Chain Complexity. He has published his research in several leading journals and serves as co-Editor in Chief for the Journal of Supply Chain Management and Associate Editor for the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management.

Myriam Afgour

Head of
Supply Chain & Procurement

Myriam Afgour is an experienced procurement and supply chain leader with 14 years across automotive, e-commerce, cosmetics, and medical devices. Currently heading Procurement & Supply Chain at Poderm, she excels in strategy, logistics optimization, supplier development, and risk management. Known for her inspirational leadership and ability to drive change, Myriam thrives in international, multicultural environments, delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value. Passionate about collaboration and continuous learning, she also enjoys exploring new cultures, bringing fresh perspectives to her professional approach.

Dominique Lebigot

Chief Procurement
Officer

Leading the LVMH Wines & Spirits purchasing team for the last 12 years, Dominique’s unparalleled expertise stands as a beacon of excellence in the global purchasing community. Having held senior purchasing roles across diverse industries, his visionary leadership has solidified his status as an undeniable authority in procurement worldwide.

Ivan Bourgeois

Aerospace Purchasing
Manager Europe

Ivan Bourgeois is a rising star in procurement with over two decades of experience driving excellence in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

After 15 years at Plastic Omnium in several positions, He has spent the last 11 years in SKF’s Aerospace division, including 6 years dedicated to shaping the future of purchasing, which he leads with vision and precision.

An EIPM Executive Diploma Alumni, Ivan embodies the new generation of procurement leaders,  combining deep industry expertise with innovative thinking to deliver impact on a global scale.

Nicolas Gillen

Procurement
Category Expert

Nicolas Gillen brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of procurement, international events, and media. As Procurement Category Expert at UEFA, he plays a key role in ensuring the seamless delivery of world-class sporting events watched by millions across the globe.

An EIPM Executive Alumni, Nicolas is skilled in supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing. Beyond operational excellence, he is passionate about shaping procurement into a true driver of value and reliability—helping iconic events shine on the global stage.

At the EIPM Annual Conference, Nicolas will join the Rising Leaders Panel, where he will share fresh perspectives on how procurement can rise to new challenges and opportunities in an increasingly dynamic environment. His vision, rooted in both practical experience and strategic insight, promises to inspire professionals eager to amplify procurement’s impact in their own organizations.

Heinrich Berger

Vice President
Global Raw Material Procurement

Heinrich Berger is a senior procurement leader with extensive international experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

At ICL Group since 2014, he drives global raw material strategies, leveraging his expertise in optimization, restructuring, and supplier partnerships.

Previously with Clariant and Dolder, Heinrich combines deep commercial insight with strong connections in China, where he also serves as a Board Member of the Swiss Center in Shanghai.

Tammo Sassen

Head of
Operations Procurement

Tammo Sassen has over 18 years of international procurement experience across the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

At Grünenthal since 2017 and previously 11 years with Henkel, he is an EIPM Executive Alumni with a strong focus on supplier collaboration and operational excellence.

Tammo will join the Rising Leaders panel at the EIPM Conference.

Thomas André

Vice-President
Procurement Excellence

Thomas André is Vice-President Procurement Excellence at Capgemini, where he drives procurement’s transformation into a growth enabler through innovation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships.

Creative and dynamic, he is passionate about building high-performing teams and unlocking new sources of value that deliver lasting business impact.

Danijel Banek

Executive Director
of Central Procurement

Danijel Banek is Senior Executive Director of Central Procurement at Atlantic Grupa, with over 25 years of experience in strategic procurement.

He has spent the last 17 years shaping Atlantic Grupa’s purchasing strategy, managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, and overseeing both direct and indirect spend.

Danijel will bring his expertise to the EIPM Peter Kraljic Award Winners Round Table, sharing insights from his award-winning procurement leadership.

Hani AlSaigh

Vice President
Shared Services

With over 27 years of experience, Hani AlSaigh is a passionate procurement leader dedicated to advancing supply chain, procurement, local content, and sustainability across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.

As Vice President of Shared Services at Tahakom, he drives operational excellence and digital transformation across sourcing, supplier management, sustainability, and facility operations.

A founding and board member of the Supply Chain and Procurement Society, Hani plays an active role in supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

At the EIPM Annual Conference, he will co-present Five Scenarios on the Future of Procurement Organisations with Hervé Legenvre, the EIPM Research Director.

Jochen Markus Weyandt

Former CEO Division Automotive & Industrial
Group Board Member

Jochen Markus Weyandt is an accomplished international leader driving transformation and growth in the mobility, automotive, and industrial sectors. With extensive experience in innovation, technology, and global M&A, he has successfully led diverse teams of thousands across multiple regions.

Known for his strategic mindset and people-first leadership, Jochen creates value through performance, integrity, and innovation – empowering organisations to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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