Suneet Pandey is an accomplished leader with global responsibility spanning IT, OT, supply chain, HR, and finance. His expertise includes managing software, services, telecom, and hardware categories, as well as driving major outsourcing initiatives. Suneet excels in license management, overseeing budgets, optimization, and allocation, while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and spearheading vendor selection programs.

With a proven track record in aligning strategies with business needs, he is adept at leading change, building high-performance teams, and resolving complex negotiations. Suneet stays updated on emerging trends and solutions, ensuring their practical application to business cases. He also enjoys engaging in panel debates and business discussions at conferences.

Per Larsson is an international procurement professional with over 25 years of extensive experience, with IT Procurement. His expertise spans both strategic roles as a Senior Sourcing Executive and operational roles as a Contract Manager. He has a strong foundation in legal and regulatory compliance e.g. in GDPR and EBA regulations, Per also brings comprehensive knowledge regarding effective and compliant procurement processes.

A performance-driven, bilingual strategic leader with extensive experience working in a global organizational procurement structure across diversified sectors and an eye for total cost and value ownership—a persistent problem solver who thrives on challenges and remains focused under pressure. Throughout my career, I have achieved phenomenal results through effective management, million-euro asset management, and contract negotiation. Stakeholders recognize me as a strategic leader with proven success in streamlining processes, implementing cost-control measures, and enhancing efficiency. My career profile is complemented by my excellent negotiation and communication skills in German and English to engage and influence all levels of seniority across internal and external vendors.

Bart Vosmer is an experienced professional in Procurement, currently leading the Software & Cloud category, with responsibilities that include overseeing all activities related to sourcing, contract management, and software asset management. With expertise in category management, Bart is part of the leadership team at KPN Corporate Procurement, serving as Director of Procurement.

Louise Bäckman has been Global IT Sourcing Manager at Essity (former SCA Hygiene Products) since 2015. In her current role, the responsibilities include both Global IT Applications and IT Services across the business application portfolios. Among other tasks, she develops, anchors and executes the procurement Supply Stream Strategy for IT Software in alignment with the IT- and Global Sourcing Strategies. Together with the main stakeholders, she is engaged in identifying and driving key programs to achieve cost saving targets and set up supplier base portfolios incorporated with Supplier Relationship Management, based on market and business needs. During her professional life span, Louise has accumulated great knowledge and experience within finance, purchasing within IT software & IT services, HR procurement, IT legal terms & condition, vendor &stakeholder management, supplier evaluations, Process management and sourcing project management. She has worked within the finance, legal, automotive, chemical, IT, and consumer goods industries.

Desh Deepak is a Senior Specialist in Technical Procurement & Global IT at Egon Zehnder, where he expertly manages a substantial $20 million Capex while driving critical infrastructure and procurement strategies. With a strong focus on optimizing cloud transitions, software compliance, and vendor negotiations, he consistently delivers impactful results. Desh's expertise spans cross-functional collaboration with IT, finance, and leadership teams, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives.

A proven leader in procurement, Desh has successfully negotiated global agreements, generating significant cost savings, including a $6 million reduction through a strategic Microsoft licensing transition and an additional $3 million in global savings. His ability to navigate complex procurement landscapes and deliver substantial financial benefits underscores his value as a trusted advisor and key contributor to organizational success.

At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.

Resurs is a leading Nordic bank with a simple philosophy: We want to create balance in people's everyday finances. On this basis, we build offers and services in loans, savings and payments for stores and e-commerce that are based on people's lives and everyday life, and that create long-term value for our customers. And for society.

We are Merck. We are a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany. We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet. We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength. We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

KPN’s strategy: Connect, Activate & Grow. Together we will continue in the direction we have set. A KPN that grows, that helps customers move forward, that connects people with people and that enables sustainable progress for everyone: And that's why we do it!

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our products and solutions, essentials for everyday life. The name Essity stems from the words essentials and necessities. Our sustainable business model creates value for people and nature. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands, such as JOBST, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 46,000 employees. Net sales in 2020 amounted to approximately SEK 122bn (EUR 11.6bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Essity breaks barriers to well-being and contributes to a healthy, sustainable and circular society.

Egon Zehnder is a global leader in leadership advisory, renowned for helping executives navigate today's complex business challenges through a human-centric approach. With a presence in 65 offices across 36 countries, our consultants are former industry experts and functional leaders who collaborate to provide customized, high-impact solutions. We empower our clients by tapping into the full strength of our diverse team, ensuring every engagement receives the comprehensive expertise of the entire firm. At Egon Zehnder, we believe in the transformative power of leadership—unlocking potential not only in individuals and organizations but also in driving positive change across the world.