Vertice welcomes industry leaders to new Advisory Board

We're excited to announce the launch of the Vertice Advisory Board, a handpicked group of accomplished procurement and finance leaders committed to innovation and growing procurement’s contribution to the wider business. 

Our Advisory Board will help shape the future of procurement technology, bringing their frontline experience and fresh perspectives to the challenges facing procurement and finance teams today.

They'll guide our product development, share their views on industry trends, and help the wider Vertice Community navigate digital transformation more effectively.

Meet the founding members of our Advisory Board:

Stephen Day, Chief Procurement Officer at Kantar

A frequent and renowned media contributor and speaker at procurement events, Stephen brings valuable experience from his transformation work at Kantar, Vodafone and Pearson.

Stéphane Masseran, Chief Procurement Officer at Ipsen

Stéphane has extensive procurement leadership experience, and is a former member of Procurement Magazine’s Top 100 Chief Procurement Officers.

Katie Hodgkiss, Global Head of Enterprise Infrastructure at HSBC

Katie leads foundational technology sourcing across hardware, cloud services, data centers, and networks, and also brings valuable experience from roles at NatWest Bank and Lloyds Banking Group.

Sean Baker, Digital Commercial Lead at Lendlease

Sean's experience includes deep procurement and FP&A expertise in financial services and construction across the UK and Australia.

Alex Singer, Senior Director of Procurement at Greystone Partners

Alex's procurement acumen stems from years of experience, and he previously built Peloton's procurement function from the ground up.

Arul Arogyanathan, Chief Information Officer at Village Roadshow

An award-winning technology leader, Arul has over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation across banking, retail, and entertainment in the US, Asia Pacific, and Middle East.

Jiri Babicky, former Group Procurement Director at Allegro

Also the former Head of Procurement at Mall Group, Jiri is now a sought-after fractional CPO, specializing in procurement technology and AI innovation.

Liz Thorkelson, VP of Finance & Administration at Chain.io

Liz has extensive experience in putting in place the finance and procurement processes to scale venture-backed technology companies.

Yogesh Periwal, Chief Financial Officer at TCP Software

Currently leading all aspects of financial management at TCP Software, Yogesh has spent his professional career in private equity-backed software businesses with a proven track record of driving return on investment by collaborating with Executive teams on both organic and inorganic growth initiatives.

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These leaders represent diverse industries and bring practical experience from some of the world's leading organizations. They’re the founding members of our Advisory Board, but we’re just getting started.

Join the Vertice Advisory Board

We’ll be expanding this group and are looking for additional industry leaders who are passionate about shaping the future of procurement and finance. If you're interested in joining or know someone who would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply to join the Advisory Board →

Through regular roundtables, Q&As, and direct engagement with our community, our Advisory Board will share insights on:

• Emerging trends in procurement and finance technology
• Strategies for managing complex vendor relationships
• Best practices for digital transformation
• Approaches to risk management and compliance
• Advice for demonstrating strategic value to leadership

Connect with the community 

We've also launched a new community hub where you can learn from these experts and connect with other professionals. The hub features practical advice, video content, and a library of practical resources to help you stay ahead of industry trends and grow in your career.

Visit our community hub to access exclusive insights from our Advisory Board and join a network of forward-thinking procurement and finance leaders.

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