Procurement Magazine October 2024 | Page 30

LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN PROCUREMENT
programme execution for SAP Ariba ’ s cloud-based collaborative business commerce solutions and network , contributing to Ariba ’ s acquisition by SAP in 2012 . While at SAP Ariba , Alex quickly climbed the ranks , driving growth in EMEA , MEE and APJ , becoming Global VP , Business Network Marketing in 2014 .
Now , working as the CMO at Ivalua , leading its overall marketing strategy and thought leadership programmes , managing a team of over 50 and a budget exceeding US $ 20m , Alex continues to focus on effective management .

“Recruiting , developing and retaining talent is the most critical element to the success of a senior leader ”

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