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Francois Blanckaert
Dirk Karl
TOP 100 LEADERS

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Francois Blanckaert

Title: CPO Company: Sodexo Industry: Food & Beverage
Francois joined Sodexo as Chief Procurement Officer in 2018, bringing with him 15 years of experience at Danone. In his prior role, he helped lead teams across Europe and North America as VP Procurement. His experience in leadership positions around the world has given him an understanding of global operations.

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Dirk Karl

Title: CPO Company: HUMAIN Industry: Technology
As CPO at HUMAIN, Dirk leads AI initiatives which enhance value creation, drives operational excellence and leverages technology and humancentric solutions for transformation. He prioritises procurement and supply chain strategies which support innovation and sustainability, as well as supporting the company’ s growth, to create long-term value.
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