Procurement magazine October 2025 | Page 56

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD

THE WINNER: NITA NAI, EMIRATES NBD

HIGHLY COMMENDED
• Dirk Karl( MTN Group)
• James Gellert( RapidRatings)
Nita was recognised for engaging with industry-wide initiatives and championing collaboration, innovation and inclusion across procurement.
Through global forums, think tanks and mentorship, she influences policy, advances ESG practices and empowers professionals – particularly women.
Her leadership bridges industries and regions, shaping procurement into a strategic, collaborative and future-ready discipline.
Finance & Spend Management panel During Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London 2025, Nita took part in the Finance & Spend Management panel. She tackled common mistakes, user adoption and future strategies, emphasising that effective spend management creates value beyond savings, driving resilience, innovation and sustainability.
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