Carl Kimball
Regional VP, EMEA & APAC Zycus
Carl is the Regional Vice President (EMEA & APAC) for Zycus Cognitive Procurement and has been a leader in the software vendor space over 25 years based in Singapore. Previously driving expansion with multinational corporations such as PeopleSoft, Oracle and Workday, Carl has advised customers and partners alike in SaaS enterprise technology platforms to help unlock value in digital transformation, optimization, and AI innovation. Carl has deep insights across Supply Chain, Procurement and related domains, analyzing trends and working to future-proof corporate investments. Carl manages the growth and customer satisfaction of the Zycus portfolio in Asia Pacific & Japan and is a regular keynote speaker interacting and collaborating throughout the Procurement community.
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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