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Based in Amsterdam. Martin Canning is Group Vice President & General Manager of the IDC Metrics division. In this role he leads a global team responsible for delivering high-value outcomes to enterprise clients across all elements of IT Spend, Sourcing & Procurement and Benchmarking. The focus of the business is on helping clients develop andRead more

I am a Senior Contract Manager with responsibilities for Software Contracts, but also Consultancy and Innovation contracts. I have a special interest in ITAM/SAM/FINOPS and lately AI. I am a board member of the Dutch ITAM Association.Read more

As Software Asset and License Manager, specialize in establishing robust procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering collaboration across multinational internal stakeholders and legal entities. My expertise lies in identifying savings opportunities, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and fostering strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, As a Software Asset Manager, I thrive onRead more

Robert Schmurr is a seasoned leader with a knack for developing high-performing teams and fostering a positive work environment. With a keen understanding of building teams and cultivating enjoyment in work, Robert prioritizes honesty and trust to nurture healthy relationships with employees, departments, and vendors. Here’s a snapshot of his skills and achievements: • SuccessfullyRead more

I’m a graduated lawyer, with 16 years of experience, and diverse background in contract and business law. Over the years, I’ve successfully transitioned into IT-focused roles, specializing in procurement, contract management, sourcing, vendor and stakeholder management. As a contracting expert and negotiator, I bring extensive experience across various domains including procurement, sourcing, contract management, vendorRead more

Shikhar Dogra joined Preo in April 2019, initially as Key Account Manager and since January 2022 as International Operations Manager. Previously, he worked as Regional Sales Manager at Twisp The Smoking Alternative (Subsidiary of BAT-South Africa) between 2013 and 2018 and worked in HR and OD at Mapps Group between 2012 and 2013. Between 2008Read more

Senior Service Manager at Swissgrid AG with over 30 years of experience in license management, IT procurement, and product management.Read more

Dr. sc. Neven Drljević is a European official, since February 2020 the Head of the Software and Cloud Assets Management Service in the Directorate-General for Innovation and Technological Support (DG ITEC) of the European Parliament. Upon joining the Parliament’s Secretariat in 2014, he had been in charge of the implementation of Software Asset Management (SAM)Read more

Dr. sc. Cristian Radu Birau is a part of the European Parliament team’s since July 2023 as Technical & Administrative Officer in the Software and Cloud Assets Management Service of the Directorate-General for Innovation and Technological Support (DG ITEC). Before joining the European Parliament, he worked for 15 years in the private sector, namely inRead more

Unburdening organizations in the field of IT Asset and Service ManagementRead more