Andre Harvey
CPO Seqwater
Andre Harvey is a procurement leader with more than 20 years' experience driving transformation across energy, utilities, retail, education, government and financial services. He has delivered major digital initiatives including Zycus and Coupa implementations, a $170M technology consolidation program, and the creation of analytics centres of excellence to enable spend transparency and strategic sourcing. He has consistently repositioned procurement functions from transactional to strategic, embedding digital enablement, governance and supplier innovation to deliver sustainable results. His leadership has accelerated cycle times, reduced costs, improved compliance, and enhanced resilience across multi-billion-dollar portfolios. Known for his collaborative and pragmatic style, Andre works seamlessly with executives and delivery teams alike. He is passionate about leveraging digital tools and data to unlock innovation and position procurement as a true enabler of organisational strategy.
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 – 19 May 2026, Tuesday
12:50 PM Fireside Chat:The evolution of the Chief Procurement Officer – From operator to architect
Andre will explore how Procurement has evolved over the past 15–20 years, highlighting the shift from a traditional, largely administrative function to a strategic business partner. The session will examine how the role of the CPO has transformed into one of greater influence within the enterprise, driving strategic partnerships, collaborative alliances, and end-to-end supply network management. It will also reflect on the changing identity of Procurement and its growing importance in shaping business outcomes and organisational success today.
This will be a presentation followed by a short Q&A between Andre & Carl.
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