This edition features a handful of The 10 Most Iconic Leaders in Procurement across several sectors that are at the forefront of leading us into a digital future.

2. Larry Phelan: The Definitive Procurement Powerhouse
The past couple of years have challenged
the way how supply chains operate.
Networks have been disrupted, with growth
and profitability at stake. Today’s supply
chain leaders must be agile, willing to
embrace change and show an ability to
reimagine the existing networks to adapt to
the supply challenges of tomorrow. Larry
Phelan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at EY
Global Services Limited, is a leader who
has risen to the challenges of the current
economic and geopolitical environment by
adopting a truly global mindset.

3. Sebastian Chua: A Resolute Leader of Procurement Niche
Commencing his career in the procurement niche
with HP/Agilent Technologies as the Regional
Procurement Manager, Sebastian Chua. He then
moved on to join Microsoft, Citibank & Alcatel
Lucent as Head of Procurement to transform their
procurement organization in the Asia Pacific
region.
Since 2014, he reports to the CEO of the Health
Promotion Board, Ministry of Health Singapore, as
Head of Procurement. From 2020 to 2022,
Sebastian led a team of procurement and contract
management officers in the nation’s fight against
the Covid-19 pandemic. In recognition of his
contribution to this national effort, he received a
Special Mentioned Covid-19 Award from Supply
Chain Asia and was conferred a Public
Administration Medal by the Singapore Prime

4. Thiago Braga: Combining the Aspects of Coherency
with Excellence Standing apart as one of the prominent
personalities in the procurement niche is
Thiago Braga, an accomplished global
Supply Chain & Procurement leader with
over 20 years of experience modernizing
organizations, creating innovative
solutions, unlocking value and improving
customer service.
Working as the Senior Program Officer at
Alberta Health Services, Mr Braga’s
commitment to results, value creation, and
customer satisfaction is embarking upon
the horizons of success. As a change
enabler and enterprise leader, Mr Braga is
driven by transformation and the promotion
of a healthy work environment.

5. Helen Mackenzie: An Odyssey of Excellence
Individuals with strong self-awareness
understand how their actions impact those
around them and proactively take
responsibility for said actions.
Procurement professionals are able to shift
out of tactical mode to start thinking—and
strategically. Strategic thinking involves
stepping back to consider the bigger picture
rather than focusing solely on the immediate
problems at hand. Standing out with the
attributes is Helen Mackenzie, Head of
Community Outreach at Art of Procurement.
In an interview with Insights Success, Helen
shares valuable facts highlighting her
professional tenure and the journey in the
niche.

6. Kathy Golding: Exhibiting Sheer Excellence
Effective leaders invest in their team
members. They are committed to growing
and mentoring their staff. They realize that
the goal isn’t having people impressed
with your work; the goal is building new
leaders who can accomplish more than
you can. All these traits spotlight Kathy
Golding, Procurement & Supplier
Ecosystem Services Leader at EY Global
Services Ltd.
In an interview with Insights Success,
Kathy shares valuable facts highlighting
her professional tenure and journey in the
niche.

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