Currently serving as Chairman of the Board for Achilles' US and Canada operations, Paul brings experience from leadership roles at American Express, SAP/Ariba, Ivalua, and other companies in the procurement, AP and risk management space. Primarily focused on software for medium and large enterprises, Paul has seen the evolution from behind-the-firewall to SaaS and now to AI-enabled middleware solutions with the potential to disrupt the backoffice.
September 29, 2026
8:35 AM Keynote Panel: From Global To Regional: Assessing The Impact Tariffs And Geopolitics Have On Global Procurement Operation Strategy
Geopolitical disruption, tariff pressures, and market shifts are forcing organizations to take a more strategic and resilient approach to global procurement and SRM. Through the timely discussion, experts will explore the best options for navigating these challenges and leveraging solutions that keep procurement agile in uncertain times.
Key takeaways:
- Breaking down how recent policies are reshaping procurement strategy development
- Exploring how to manage supplier relationships across regional and global contexts
- Redesign structures that drive growth in a changing landscape
- Identifying key considerations when developing a resilient procurement strategy
- Finding technology and service solutions that enable supplier diversification and risk mitigation
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Paul.
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