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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

Richard Spithoven is the EMEA Lead for Publisher Advisory Services at SoftwareOne. In his previous role, Richard was one of the managing partners at B-lay, strategically acquired by SoftwareOne in July 2020. Richard started to work in the license management industry in 2004 and worked for almost 10 years at Oracle Corporation as Regional DirectorRead more

Ingrid Roodenburg is General Manager at Noventiq Benelux, leading teams since 2014. She brings broad experience across strategy, HR, services, and sales – both within and outside the IT sector. Ingrid is known for helping organizations align their ITAM goals with the right mix of people, processes, and technology. She plays a key role inRead more

Michiel Houdijk has over 10 years of expertise in both Flexera and ServiceNow, specializing in IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes. Michiel thrives at the intersection of people, process, and technology, helping organizations improve operations and strategic alignment. As a generalist, he maintains a broad perspective on business needs while driving efficiency and process improvements. HisRead more

Florent Lea is the Global IT Asset Manager at Nestlé, where he leads IT asset management activities across hardware, software, and cloud environments for over 300,000 employees. He oversees compliance, asset optimization, procurement strategies, SaaS FinOps, and contract negotiations while managing a global ITAM team and engagements with 500+ software and cloud vendors. With overRead more

Jesús is an experienced SAP professional and currently serves as SAP Team Lead at Ryanair, where he has been driving SAP project management and implementations for over four years. He specializes in leading end-to-end SAP initiatives, ensuring seamless integration, and optimizing ERP solutions to support Ryanair’s operations. With a strong background in SAP S/4HANA, finance,Read more

David Mullen is Nestlé’s Head of Vendor Management. He was appointed to this role in 2020 and is responsible for helping the Nestle IT Product and Platform teams drive the best value and innovation from Nestle’s strategic suppliers. Most recently, Mullen was the IT Procurement Global Category Manager for Business Solutions & Services. He hasRead more

Fay is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the EMEA Procurement Category Manager – IT at Canon EMEA. In this role, she is responsible for managing IT procurement strategies, vendor negotiations, and partner relationship management across the EMEA region. Her expertise spans contract negotiation, business process optimization, and driving cost-effective procurement solutions. Fay hasRead more

Upasana is a skilled leader in IT procurement, specializing in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and digital transformation. Currently the Manager of Vendor Management at Air France-KLM, she has a strong track record of optimizing IT spend, driving cost reductions, and enhancing vendor relationships. Previously, she led IT procurement teams at DB Schenker and Lufthansa Group,Read more

Vesa currently serves as UPM Sourcing Transformation Lead and Head of Sourcing Transformation PMO since 2019. He has 30+ years Sourcing and Procurement management experience in several international companies in Europe and Asia, working among others at Nokia, BYD, and Konecranes. The Pop in Your Job: “What drives me in my professional life? – ProfessionalRead more