MIRIAM QUATTRONE
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
MIRIAM QUATTRONE
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF IMS PROCUREMENT REGIONS
COMPANY: PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING
Miriam is a dynamic leader driving procurement transformation with a focus on productivity, sustainability and impact. Known for her collaborative approach, she brings extensive global experience and expertise, having joined PMI in 2002.
Similarly, Miriam Quattrone, Director of IMS Procurement Regions at PMI, emphasised the importance of long-term inclusion strategies:“ Corporate strategies should support the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to the end of their careers.”
PMI, which employs around 82,700 people, is also part of The Valuable 500, a global initiative focused on disability inclusion. Recognising that 15 % of the world’ s population has a disability, they created the PMI Able Employee Resource Group to foster allyship and understanding.
However, it’ s not just about hiring, but career development.
“ We need the right metrics to measure progress,” Miriam explained.“ We need to be fair in how we evaluate performance and equip women with the right development programmes. Women in leadership also have a role in mentoring others and fostering diversity.”
Miriam Quattrone, Director of IMS Procurement Regions, Philip Morris International
Rebecca added:“ Representation matters. When younger women see leaders who look like them, it inspires them to believe they can reach those heights. It’ s about breaking down invisible barriers and creating a pathway for others to follow.”
The same can be said for neurodiversity, as many young people entering the industry have no mentors with autism or ADHD, for example, to look up to. It is for this reason that Royal Mail has implemented a dedicated Diversity Council which works alongside business and union representatives to embed inclusion into everyday practice.
132 April 2025