LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIRKKARL
MTN Group ’ s visionary CPO : a career of enhancing sourcing and supply chain operations through leadership and digital innovation
DIRK KARL
TITLE : GROUP EXECUTIVE AND CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER
COMPANY : MTN GROUP
Boasting a remarkable career spanning over 25 years , Karl brings a wealth of expertise in strategic sourcing , supply chain management , and IT to his role . His professional experience encompasses various sectors , including telecommunications , automotive , and finance , and extends across diverse geographical regions .
Prior to joining MTN Group , Karl played a pivotal role as part of the founding team of BUYIN , a leading telecom procurement alliance established by Orange and Deutsche Telekom . His contributions at BUYIN were instrumental in shaping the organisation ’ s success .
EXECUTIVE BIO
Dirk Karl is Group Executive and Chief Procurement Officer ( CPO ) of Global Sourcing and Supply Chain at MTN Group , a highly regarded telecoms company .
He also serves as a valued Board Member of Global Sourcing Company . With comprehensive oversight over Sourcing andSupply Chain operations throughout the MTN Group , Karl is entrusted with managing an impressive annual spend of US $ 12bn across 19 countries , catering to the needs of over 280 million mobile subscribers .
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