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Ahmet Vargelen is the Head of Software Asset Management (SAM) at Knorr-Bremse, with over 15 years of experience in SAM and software audits across multiple global organisations. He has led extensive SAM practices and has helped numerous companies navigate complex audit situations and establish robust SAM frameworks. With deep expertise in building SAM strategies andRead more

Alvaro is the Technology Partners and Software Asset Management Director at JTI, where he leads the overall vendor management framework, developing strategies for supplier consolidation and cost optimization. He is responsible for building strategic relationships with key IT suppliers, ensuring vendor performance, and overseeing high-value global IT contracts. Additionally, he drives JTI’s Software Asset ManagementRead more

Fabrizio is an experienced procurement and contract management professional with a strong background in IT sourcing and legal advisory. He is currently Lead Buyer Global IDS at Technip Energies, where he oversees global IT procurement strategies. Prior to this, he served as Senior IT Buyer and Contract Manager at TechnipFMC, managing complex IT contracts, vendorRead more

Karim has been with Euroclear for over 20 years, holding various key positions across IT and procurement functions. He currently serves as Head of Strategic Sourcing, overseeing procurement strategies and vendor management to drive efficiency and cost optimization. Before this, he led the License & Software Asset Management division, ensuring compliance, governance, and cost-effective softwareRead more

Adil Boubou is an experienced Software Asset Manager at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., where he has been driving the optimization and automation of the bank’s software asset management processes since 2020. With a background spanning over 15 years, Adil has developed a deep expertise in software licensing, asset management, and compliance across various sectors. PriorRead more

David is an experienced procurement and IT sourcing professional, currently leading Global ICT Sourcing and Category Management at Etex. In this role, he is responsible for strategic IT procurement, vendor management, and optimizing sourcing strategies across the Etex Group. His expertise spans contract negotiations, category management, and aligning IT procurement with business objectives. Before joiningRead more

Tommi Rissanen works as Global Category Manager – IM & Data Analytics at Anglo American since 2017 following a career in IT consulting at Deloitte and BCG. In his current role, he has been leading the global category management team within Group Supply Chain, with responsibility for strategic sourcing and contracting of IT hardware, software,Read more

Martin is the NPR FP Global Category Manager IT at Nouryon, managing an IT procurement portfolio of approximately €32 million. He specializes in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations, ensuring cost optimization and alignment with business objectives. Previously, he held procurement leadership roles at Henkel, CIE Automotive, and Inteva Products, where he droveRead more

Jyrki Stenvall is a seasoned Software Asset Management professional with extensive experience in licensing, technology collaboration, and IT strategy. As Manager of Software Asset Management at KONE, he oversees SAM processes and optimization strategies. Prior to this, he spent nearly seven years at Dustin as Lead SAM Consultant, developing service offerings and providing strategic SAMRead more

Alvaro is the Technology Partners and Software Asset Management Director at JTI, where he leads the overall vendor management framework, developing strategies for supplier consolidation and cost optimization. He is responsible for building strategic relationships with key IT suppliers, ensuring vendor performance, and overseeing high-value global IT contracts. Additionally, he drives JTI’s Software Asset ManagementRead more