Stephen Cobham
Jane Liang
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Stephen Cobham
Chief Procurement Officer
Sanofi
Industry : Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
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Jane Liang
Chief Procurement Officer
Diageo
Industry : Beverages & Alcoholic Drinks
With
a career spanning over four decades , starting in 1983 at PwC , Stephen has worked across global Pharma and Med Devices at GSK , Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb before joining Sanofi in 2011 . In 2019 , he became the CPO , using his skills as a transformational leader with a track record of driving growth , performance and capability building in C-suite roles across businesses and functions .
Since
April 2023 , Jane has been the Chief Procurement Officer at Diageo , leading a global team of 400 + professionals managing more than US $ 10bn in spend . As the figure spearheading a new 5-year procurement strategy at BAT , she is behind the optimisation of international trade and enhancing spend proficiency . Jane ’ s diverse experience spans three continents and multiple industries , driving significant value through strategic procurement initiatives .
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