Murat is Global Procurement Category Manager IT at AkzoNobel, responsible for major IT vendors, global category strategy, and alignment with IT leadership and the CIO. Previously, he held senior IT procurement roles at Essent (E.ON Group) and innogy S.E., managing software, infrastructure, and IT services sourcing across multiple countries, leading RFPs and e-auctions, and driving stakeholder alignment. Earlier, he gained project procurement experience at Vanderlande Industries and process standardization exposure at Mars.

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.