AWARDS REVIEW
THE FUTURE LEADER AWARD
The Future Leader Award recognises individuals who exhibit exemplary leadership , vision and innovation in shaping the future of procurement and supply chain management . Those recognised demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and potential for future success in the procurement and supply chain industry .
THE WINNER : ADITI PANY
Aditi Pany , Founder and CEO of Qalara , is emerging as a transformative force in the global sourcing landscape . With an MBA from Stanford and over 17 years of experience in lifestyle retail , Pany has leveraged her expertise to create India ’ s leading B2B sourcing platform , championing sustainability and ethical practices .
Adati ’ s vision for Qalara addresses critical supply chain challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic . The platform offers solutions for vendor reliability , transparency , quality assurance and secure door-todoor delivery .
Notably , Qalara ’ s catalogue exclusively features products that align with core values of eco-friendliness , artisanal craftsmanship , fair trade and organic materials .
As an early advocate for India as a competitive sourcing alternative to China , Pany has shared her insights through various media channels .
SHORTLISTED COMPANIES
• Aditi Pany , Founder & CEO of Qalara
• Dan Jones , Senior Product Supply Manager of Huel
• Daniyar Zhantilessov , Head of Procurement at Exness
• Faris Hattar , Director of Supply Chain at Hikma Pharmaceuticals
• Michelle Riber , Senior Director of Expansion at KlearNow . AI
HIGHLY COMMENDED
• Dan Jones
• Daniyar Zhantilessov
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136 October 2024