CPO Exchange Speakers Include:

Philip Brown
Head of Procurement
CrossCountry Ltd
Fabien Krawczyk
Director of Ambition 2015 Achats – Procurement Strategic Plan
Le Groupe La Post
Frank de Reij
Group CPO
AIR FRANCE KLM
Detlef Schultz
CEO Vodafone Procurement Co. & Global Supply Chain Management Director
Vodafone
Nikolaus Kirner
Group Procurement Director
Thomas Cook Group
Dr. Heinz Schaeffer
CPO NORCEE
AXA

BrainWeave Discussions

Our signature BrainWeave sessions encourage discussion, debate and learning in an unscripted
and informal setting.

The group allows past and present delegates to get in touch prior to the Exchange. You can also put forward your suggestions for discussion topics at the event. Like the Exchange, group membership is exclusive, so join now to network and debate with your peers.

Welcome to the CPO Exchange 2012

IQPC Exchange is delighted to introduce its premier CPO Exchange, to be held on the 22nd - 24th February 2012. This invitation only event brings together the most forward-thinking leaders in procurement to discuss strategic issues shaping their and your business agenda.

The changing global economy has brought about many new challenges for senior procurement professionals. Now, more than ever, it is imperative for CPOs to look for innovative strategies, become strong business leaders, effectively communicate with key stakeholders, demonstrate value and drive top-line growth.

Procurement transformation, the need to devise robust supply chains, mitigating procurement risks and a massive shift in the skillsets required within the procurement community are just some of the challenges CPOs are faced with.

The CPO Exchange 2012 offers a perfect setting for leaders in Procurement to network, benchmark and discuss effective business strategies. Discover advanced procurement processes, leverage technologies and supplier relationships and drive innovation and the next generation of products forward.

What distinguishes this event

IQPC Exchange was awarded Best Networking Event 2010 as a result of our unique format for senior legal professionals. The CPO Exchange offers a number of distinguishing features:

BrainWeave discussions
Exclusive senior level attendance
Case-study led presentations, strategic discussion & problem solving sessions
Customised itinerary
One-on-one business meetings

Learn how the exchange format works

IQPC ‘Exchange’ events are not your typical business conferences: Enabling a peer-to-peer ‘exchange’ within the senior level delegation through tailor-made itineraries, these invite-only events bring together a top-name speaker faculty while providing an exclusive venue and a highly productive and refreshing experience.
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