Procurement Magazine Launches 'Top 100 CPOs 2023'

Introducing the Top 100 CPOs 2023 - celebrating the best of the best from around the world. Procurement Magazine champions innovative and influential Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs)? - or equivalent roles - who are elevating the industry.

“Our Top 100 series champions professionals of all disciplines, backgrounds, and regions. It celebrates the leaders who elevate the industry day in, and day out” - Glen White, CEO, BizClik Media.?

Advancing the procurement function

This definitive list of 100 leaders are leading the charge when it comes to investment, innovation, and capitalising on strategic opportunities to advance the procurement function. All have a passion for the industry and are driven to make a positive change for the organisations they work for and the communities they serve.?

“Putting this list together was no easy feat, with the magnitude of talented and inspirational leaders out there. We are proud to present 2023’s Top 100 Leaders each of which thoroughly deserves their place. Well done to everyone who was nominated.” Georgia Wilson, Editor-In-Chief, Procurement Magazine

To view Procurement Magazine’s Top 100 CPOs 2023, click here.

Who Made the Top Spot?

#1 Jennifer Moceri, Chief Procurement Officer of Google

An established global executive with extensive experience in the consumer, automotive and food ingredients industries, Moceri is the CPO at Google. Jennifer is a proven global executive and change agent, recognised for her accountability and resilience. Moceri achieves results by building collaborative relationships with a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Her passion is around organisational transformation and building talent and capabilities to enable growth, improve profitability, and increase value to customers.

#2 Willem Uijen, Chief Procurement Officer of Unilever

Uijen’s career at Unilever spans more than 23 years, having first joined the organisation in 1999 as a trainee engineer. Since then, he has worked across numerous supply chain disciplines including logistics, manufacturing, customer service and distribution, and planning. In 2022, Uijen was appointed CPO where he is responsible for the procurement of all goods and services globally, supporting the creation of 400 brands sold in over 190 countries.?

#3 Patricia Stroup, Chief Procurement Officer at Nestle

For more than 15 years, Stroup has led the sourcing of diverse materials and services for the world’s largest food & beverage company. Alongside her team, she works to transform the sourcing of key commodities, not only for Nestlé but for the entire food value chain. Her work has led to important conversations around social responsibility, environmental impacts, business results, and building long-term relationships. Stroup is a believer in forging diverse relationships with teams of international experts, who she takes pride in calling her partners.

“What I love about Procurement is that it is the great connector. Not only do we touch virtually every part of our own businesses, but we are also a vital link to the greater external value chain. We bring the BEST to our companies. It is an honour to be named among others who are doing the same to bring such value to their businesses.”

#4 Rhonda England, Global Chief Procurement Officer at Deloitte

Leading a talented team of procurement, supplier sustainability and diversity experts, England harnesses the foundations of strong relationships with strategic suppliers to deliver superior cost savings and return on investment, while driving meaningful impact to Deloitte’s global WorldClimate strategy and commitment to a diverse and inclusive supplier base.

#5 Shashi Mandapaty, Chief Procurement Officer at Johnson & Johnson

Guiding Johnson & Johnson’s strategy for delivering value, quality and innovation through responsible sourcing. Mandapaty has deep experience leading procurement organisations and brings a global perspective to his role, having lived and worked in diverse cultures and economies across Asia, Europe and North America. Mandapaty is passionate about building strong relationships with suppliers to create innovative healthcare solutions.

Discover which other 95 leaders made the Procurement Top 100 Companies list, here.

Procurement Magazine's Next Top 100s...

Throughout next year we will be releasing three Top 100s, these being:

• Top 100 Women in Procurement 2024
• Top 100 Companies 2024
• Top 100 Leaders 2024

Have you seen Procurement Magazine’s Top 100 Companies 2023? If you have missed out on our last Top 100 then be sure to check out, here: Top 100 Companies 2023.

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