Shaping the future of procurement in MENA

Ahmed brings deep experience across strategic sourcing and supplier engagement in complex regional supply chains. At the summit, he focuses on practical frameworks for aligning procurement outcomes with enterprise risk, cost, and resilience goals.

His sessions bridge leadership perspective with on-the-ground execution — helping teams move from policy to measurable impact across categories and stakeholders.

Zyad covers modern sourcing execution — from RFx design to contract handover — with attention to speed, compliance, and supplier experience.

His perspective helps teams balance agility with control, especially in regulated or highly scrutinised categories.

Dr Christina SS Ooi brings an international lens to procurement leadership — covering negotiation dynamics, supplier collaboration models, and practical techniques for high-stakes commercial conversations.

Dr Sama's work sits at the intersection of procurement strategy and operational excellence. She highlights methods for improving decision velocity while strengthening controls and auditability.

Topics include stakeholder communication, metrics that matter, and building trust between procurement, finance, and business units.

Manual shares lessons from large-scale procurement operating models — focusing on clarity of roles, governance rhythms, and how to keep teams aligned when priorities shift quickly.

The session is designed for leaders who want stronger execution discipline without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.

Matteo connects procurement strategy to measurable business outcomes — with emphasis on category management, market intelligence, and building supplier relationships that scale.

He also discusses communication approaches that help procurement earn a stronger seat at the leadership table.

Sam focuses on procurement capability building: talent models, skills pathways, and how organisations can develop future-ready teams in an era of automation and AI-assisted workflows.

Expect actionable ideas you can take back to your organisation — from hiring and coaching to operating cadence and performance management.

Dr Hossam explores how procurement organisations can scale digital capability without losing governance — with emphasis on data quality, workflow design, and cross-functional alignment.

Expect candid discussion on what works in transformation programmes, common failure patterns, and how to sequence initiatives for sustained adoption.