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Eugen Manea

Eugen Manea is an experienced IT Procurement leader, currently serving as Signify’s Global IT Category Manager. Here, he oversees all major software contracts and drives strategic alignment, cost optimization, and procurement efficiency. Prior to Signify, Eugen held roles as Global IT Indirect Category Manager at Sibelco and Global IT Category Manager at HP, where heRead more

Clara Pinto

Clara is a Senior Category Manager at Norsk Hydro, where she leads global software procurement and vendor management for major IT suppliers such as Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Oracle. She also drives digital initiatives within GBS Procurement, leveraging tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, AFO, and Power BI to enhance procurement processes. Previously, she held various rolesRead more

Fabrizio De Pasquale

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

Agnieszka Stankiewicz

Agnieszka Stankiewicz is a seasoned procurement expert and manager with over 12 years of experience across diverse business sectors, including the oil industry, telecommunications, and banking. She excels in aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, demonstrating high communication skills and strong business awareness. Agnieszka is adept at managing procurement teams and categories, fostering productive relationshipsRead more

Yuri Azbukin

Yuri Azbukin is an expert in global procurement and project management with extensive experience in the automotive industry. Since October 2021, he has served as Head of Global IT & Services Procurement at DRÄXLMAIER Group, where he oversees all IT and services purchasing activities worldwide. Prior to this, Yuri played a key role in Bosch’sRead more

Pulkit Suri

Pulkit Suri is a seasoned leader in Software Asset, Delivery, and Supplier Management within Digital Product and Platform Services, currently serving as Director and Head of SAM at Vestas. In this capacity, he oversees the strategic and operational management of software assets across the organization, ensuring effective management of software assets and the delivery &Read more

Hery Rason

Hery is a Senior ITAM Manager at ABB, responsible for building, promoting, and continuously improving IT Asset Management governance across the organization. He leads the standardization of policies, tools, and best practices to optimize software procurement, asset utilization, and compliance. With deep expertise in software licensing, vendor contracts, and SAM audit coordination, he plays aRead more

Paulius Laurin

Paulius is Head of Global Software Asset Management at Zurich Insurance, where he is responsible for defining and leading the company’s global SAM strategy. In this role, he oversees software compliance, cost control, and vendor engagement across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Before taking over the global function, he servedRead more

Mike Butler

Mike has over 16 years of experience in software asset management and licensing at Toyota Motor Europe. He manages and monitors IT assets across multiple sites to ensure optimal utilization and compliance with licensing agreements. His role includes contract negotiations and fostering supplier relationships to support the organization’s software needs. He led the UK migrationRead more

Katarzyna Korolczuk

With over 10 years of experience in Software Asset Management, Katarzyna currently serves as Team lead of DSV’s Software Asset management in Warsaw, where she is responsible for managing software licenses, ensuring compliance, and optimizing procurement processes. Katarzyna plays a key role in auditing licenses, data collection, and risk analysis, while also maintaining vendor relationshipsRead more