Leading MTN Group ’ s procurement transformation , Dirk Karl , Group Executive and CPO , discusses benefits , smart data-driven decision making , and ESG
Driven by its strong belief that everyone deserves the benefit of a connected modern life – particularly on the African continent – MTN Group is committed to bridging the digital divide , bringing connectivity and financial inclusion to its operating markets .
“ We are building the largest and most valuable business platform , with a clear focus on bringing Africa and its enterprises forward ,” says Dirk Karl , Group Executive and CPO at MTN .
Procurement transformation : leading the charge Being a successful and perceptive procurement leader with an international career spanning 25 years , Karl has been CPO at MTN since 2017 . As part of his role , Karl leads the group ’ s procurement transformation strategy . “ Our strategy is built on three key pillars ,” he explains . “ The first is ESG , which is not only key to our procurement transformation , but central to our core strategy as a business . Next , we have the ‘ digital DNA ’ to push data driven decision making , advanced analytics and agility into procurement , and finally , we are focused on driving supply chain resilience .”
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