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05 Paula Martinez
Chief Procurement Officer
Novartis
• Studied at Harvard Business School , University of Bradford , London South Bank University , and IESIDE , joined Novartis in 2019
• Skills include procurement , global sourcing , strategic sourcing , supply chain , and logistics
• Proven success at elevating procurement organisations from transactional to highly strategic
Profile
" A collaborative leader that mobilises crossfunctional teams , creates clear alignment around a shared vision , successfully navigates complex stakeholder landscapes and is energised by overcoming obstacles to achieve sustainable results ."
Paula Davila Martinez is a visionary and strategically driven transformational leader with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management .
Her career journey began in 1999 at DHL Supply Chain , after five years at the logistics company , Martinez worked for Anheuser-Busch InBev , The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , UCB , and Adidas before joining Novartis .
Martinez is a collaborative leader that mobilises cross functional teams to create clear alignment around a shared vision , to successfully navigate complex landscapes , and overcome obstacles for sustainable results .
Pharmaceuticals CH
54 MARCH / 22