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Chief Procurement Officer British American Tobacco

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Chief Procurement Officer AP Moller Maersk

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Jane Liang is the Global Head of Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer of British American Tobacco ( BAT ), a position she ’ s held since June 2018 , following prior experiences at BHP , Dover Corporation , and more .

As the Group Head of Procurement at BAT , she leads a team located in more than 60 countries , serving 180 end-markets .

Liang led the development and deployment of a new 5-year procurement strategy , which incorporates driving supplier-base loss analysis , optimising international trade , enhancing spend proficiency , and upgrading the digital landscape .

Her specific skills include international trade , sourcing , and more .

Esther is a senior procurement executive with extensive experience in multinational environments , currently working as Chief Procurement Officer at AP Moller - Maersk , holding this position since July 2022 .

Prior to Maersk , Liskamp held positions such as Vice President Sourcing & Procurement International at FedEx Express and Vice President Purchasing at Philips .

Esther is results-driven and has the ability to create clarity out of complexity , alongside a proven track record in cost reduction , risk mitigation , and post-acquisition integration – even in challenging environments .

Liskamp ' s specific skills include global sourcing , supply chain management , and more .

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