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The panel discussion on Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation, sponsored by Lytica, will explore the evolving landscape of procurement and supply chain management in the digital age. Industry experts will share insights on leveraging technology, driving efficiency, and fostering innovation to drive transformative change within organisations.
Agenda
  • How is technology transforming procurement and supply chain management in the digital age?
  • What strategies can drive efficiency and foster innovation within organizations?
  • How can organizations leverage digital transformation for procurement and supply chain excellence?
Presenters
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Neil Perry
Moderator - Group Content Director at BizClik
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Thiago Braga
Senior Program Officer (SPO) at Alberta Health Services
Award-winning global executive with 20 years of Supply Chain experience, managing $4Bi+ spend and large teams of 170+ employees. Led 4 transformation programs serving 11 organizations in 3 countries (Canada, USA, Brazil) and supported operations globally. With a strong skillset in Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership, Thiago brings leading practices from industries such as Power Generation, Energy & Utilities, Mining, Heavy Machinery, Automotive, Aerospace, Agriculture, Logistics & Distribution, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Public Sector.

Thiago holds an MBA, a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, and a professional designation in Supply Chain Management (SCMP). He’s also a board member at Supply Chain Canada and supports additional boards, overseeing corporate growth and governance, risk management, and P&L performance.

Thiago is an effective change management leader and solid relationship builder, adaptable and excelling in complex environments, mitigating risk and maximizing sustainable financial results. A strong situational leader with solid business acumen and promoter of a healthy and diverse talent, he delivers best-in-class business practices. Thiago is married, father of four children (one of them in heaven), and enjoys spending some good family time.
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Joshua Dubroff
Chief Procurement Officer at University System of New Hampshire
Josh Dubroff currently serves as the Chief Procurement Officer for the University System of New Hampshire (USNH). Josh has spearheaded a comprehensive procurement transformation, modernizing and streamlining procurement services by deploying source-to-pay modules on the Jaggaer platform, refocusing and restructuring the procurement team, and achieving significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and process optimization. His team recently lead a successful selection process for a new ERP solution and implementation partner for core human resources, finance, and student information systems which are now being implemented. Recently, Digital Capture has transformed invoice processing and procurements use of ChatGPT as well as a newly implemented Chatbot is creating significant efficiencies, changing how services are delivered to internal customers.

Prior to USNH, Josh served as the Chief Procurement Officer for the University of California, Merced. In this role, he led key initiatives, including the design and implementation of campus-wide shared services, and consolidation of logistics and contracting functions under the CPO. His teams made significant strides in optimizing how people, processes, and technology work together by implementing components of Jaggaer, Oracle, and ServiceNow. This occurred during a period of significant growth as UC Merced doubled in size through the largest public-private partnership in the U.S. higher education sector and the campus sought to support this growth while containing cost.

Prior to UC Merced, Josh worked at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, holding various positions, and ultimately serving as the Associate Director of Procurement Services.

Josh holds a CPSM certification and dual master's degrees—a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, and a Master of Public Policy with a specialization in Political Economy.
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Ken Bradley
Chief Strategy Officer at Lytica
As a trailblazer and thought leader in the digital transformation of supply chains, Ken Bradley, Lytica Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer, stands out as a prominent figure in the industry, advocating for the advantages of digital transformation to guide organizations through the dynamic procurement landscape.

He frequently highlights how digital transformation simplifies focus by using data and analytics. Through the utilization of digital tools to access data such as component pricing, competitiveness, or consumer trends, organizations can pinpoint areas for enhancement, risk mitigation, and resource allocation.

As the world’s only provider of electronic component spend analytics and risk intelligence enabled by real customer data, Lytica continues to move the needle and make a difference with tools driven by AI and smart data.
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