David Berger
Senior Director - Head of Sourcing, Contracting and Spend Optimization IHG Hotels & ResortsSeptember 29, 2026
10:25 AM Panel: Creating A Governing Structure That Holds: Examining Operating Models, Decision Rights, And Policy Discipline
As procurement executives continue to have greater business influence, designing a governance structure that is clear, enforceable, and flexible is becoming essential. In this panel, senior leaders will discuss how they structure decision rights, embed policies into daily workflows, and leverage technology, data platforms, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions to improve compliance, visibility, and cross functional alignment.
Key takeaways:
- Balancing global standards with local flexibility
- Learning how to align with stakeholders without slowing decisions
- Embedding policies into workflows using technology, data, and playbooks to guide behavior
- Communicating governance as a value driver
- Exploring how to use tech to scale governance without adding headcount
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining David.
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