As Head of Sourcing & Sustainability EMEA at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts , Philip Halanen says that succeeding in his complex role comes down to clear and consistent communication
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As Head of Sourcing & Sustainability EMEA at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts , Philip Halanen says that succeeding in his complex role comes down to clear and consistent communication
In virtually any business context , sourcing the best products and services for the best value to meet customer needs , while also being sustainable , is no small matter . When this is happening across approximately 500 hospitality properties across Europe , the Middle East , Eurasia and Africa ( EMEA ), it is a significant undertaking .
Welcome to the working world of Philip Halanen , Head of Sourcing and Sustainability EMEA at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts , which boasts approximately 9,000 properties worldwide across 23 brands .
He is responsible for the design and delivery of Wyndham ’ s regional sourcing strategy , which focuses on delivering a cost-effective yet sustainable and ethical supply chain for hotels across the EMEA region . This role ties in well with Halanen ’ s responsibility over the sustainability strategy of the EMEA division .
In today ’ s world of turmoil and uncertainty , strategic sourcing takes huge significance in a business ’ functionality , often being the difference between feeling the full brunt of supply disruption or successfully navigating your way through it ; with ESG requirements , it can be the difference between compliance and hugely damaging non-compliance .
98 November 2022