Alcott Global

Managing Director, Europe and Asia Pacific

Managing Director Asia Pacific

Morgan Philips Executive Search

Key focus on C-level, Vice President, General Management, Supply Chain leadership, Logistics leadership, Operations, Regional/Global Project Management appointments. With a focus on Asia.

Managing Director South East Asia / Global Supply Chain Practice Head

Monster Worldwide

Business Development Manager - Supply Chain&Logistics

Oracle

Business Development Manager - ASEAN Key Accounts, Supply Chain&Logistics

Self Leadership International

Self Leadership International is a boutique management and leadership development consultancy, specialized in serving Oil&Gas, Shipping&Logistics and Engineering MNCs across Asia.

Business Development Manager

AIESEC

AIESEC is the world's largest non-profit youth-run organization. It is an international non-governmental not-for-profit organization that provides young people with leadership development and cross-cultural global internship and volunteer exchange experiences across the globe, with a focus to empower young people so they can make a positive impact on society. The AIESEC network includes approximately 70,000 members in 127 countries and territories

Member

BEST Timisoara

BEST is a one of the largest engineering NGOs in Europe. There are 91 local BEST Groups in 30 countries. BEST Timisoara is one of the top 10 local groups in terms of events, number of members and budget.

President

Sales Manager

Headhunters in Operations/Supply Chain/Transport | Amazon bestselling co-Author of "Source To Sold" | Keynote speaker | #LinkedInTopVoices

I have been working in consulting and executive search roles for the last 20 years. My focus: help businesses get better results! And build strong teams in the process. With a strong passion for logistics and supply chain.

A fervent believer that people are the key in any business, I enjoy challenging assignments most. The ones that involve using a multitude of channels and tools to find the right senior executive to take our clients business to the next level.

I have lived and worked in several countries across the world. Being exposed to different countries and business realities has helped me mature into a rounded international business manager.  And luckily over the years I have had the chance to work and build great teams.

Specialties include end to end Supply Chain Executive Search: C-level, Vice President, General Management, Supply Chain leadership, Logistics leadership, Procurement leadership, Operations, Regional/Global Project Management appointments.

Radu Palamariu

Excited to share that Jim Hagemann Snabe will be speaking at the #MakersAndMovers 2026 in in Zürich.

Few leaders have shaped global industries the way Jim has. 
AI, supply chain fractures, new power blocs forming, and pressure on companies to innovate faster than ever… the rules are changing again.
Jim will share his perspectives on how the next years will shape up.

If you are a global COO or CSCO and would want to attend, contact us.

Full details in first comment.

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Radu  Palamariu

Executive & Non-Executive Board Search for the Global Value Chain | Amazon bestselling co-Author of “Source To Sold”

Syngenta

Global Supply Chain Manager

Global Third Party Strategy Manager (Strategic alliances)

Positioned both as a member of the Regional Leadership Team and Global Indirect Procurement Team, leading a team of experts across 12 countries and accountable for the overall Regional Procurement Strategy design and implementation with a portfolio of $450M. Supported the project team in defining the functional and leadership capabilities required to support the new regional Target Operating Model.

Head of Indirect Procurement region APAC & China

Leading the Global Procurement transformation and driving the function's Vision & strategy.
Translating the direction of business units to actionable strategies. I improved the engagement of the Global Procurement function (350 FTEs) from 32% to 73%. I successfully integrated a new innovation application that drove the sharing of improvement ideas among employees at all levels, collaborated with senior stakeholders across procurement, finance, and business units.

“We are all connected to the Procurement Ambition and Strategy and we understand our contribution to its success."

Head Global Sourcing Strategy & Transformation

Co-created and implemented a new commercial operating model emphasizing scalability, flexibility, and cost reductions within the global logistics operation,  promoted data visibility within the complete supply chain process, utilizing that data to negotiate with suppliers and secure large sourcing contracts.

As a leader, I oversaw  the development and implementation of the 4PL sourcing strategy, managing a team of 8 regional category managers in allocating a spend portfolio within the sourcing strategy.

Head of Global Logistics Procurement

Managed a team of 10 employees across five countries, allocated a spend portfolio and fostered organizational alignment with the procurement processes. With this, I improved compliance with the established “procure to pay” process significantly over two years and delivered savings of addressable spend in collaboration with the Global / Regional Category Managers.

I also developed solid relationships with country General Managers and drove cross-departmental strategic alignment in developing budgets and securing cost savings.

Head of Indirect Procurement Central, South East & Eastern Europe

Oversaw the creation of the category team, identified and developed strategies to attract, retain, and improve third party growers on a global scale. I recruited and led a team of eight in allocating a spend portfolio while delivering cost savings in 2010 through a variety of Innovative ideas and process advancements.

I developed and tailored contracts to meet the needs of individual suppliers while attracting and retaining good partners as a part of the transformation and implementation of the company’s new target operating model.

Head of Global Seeds Procurement

In late 2007, Syngenta IS and Procurement engaged BT to help co-create a “future proof” telecommunications strategy able to address the major shift on the market towards “convergence and Unified Communication” but also Syngenta’s growth ambition. As Global Category Manager in Telecommunications & Applications, I Led the negotiation of a complex outsourcing agreement worth $ 300m which is recognized as industry best practice. (Gartner / Hudson and Yorke). This contract provided the latest Voice and Data convergence technology to Syngenta while significantly reducing the annual Network and Telephony operational expenditure. 

Additionally, I presented the business case to the Syngenta Senior Executive Committee including Syngenta CEO for approval, resulting in the program delivering noticeable savings and a new standard commercial model.

Global Category Manager Telecommunications & Applications

The Timken Company

Drastically reduced the number of suppliers and improved the OTD performance of the logistic suppliers across Europe. In addition, I redesigned and implemented more effective way to contract other Logistics suppliers. I led the development and execution of category management strategies for all assigned categories/commodities.

Lead Buyer Logistics Europe

Global procurement and supply chain leader with 15+ years of experience transforming a function into a value-creating partner across different industries and biotech. I specialize in complex negotiations, alliance management, and supplier partnerships that safeguard multimillion-dollar revenues, enable growth, and strengthen operational resilience.

I have led global and regional teams across Europe, APAC, and China, managing portfolios of up to $450m, consistently delivering measurable results — from achieving 35% efficiency and savings improvements to protecting $600m in annual sales through innovative sourcing strategies.

Known for building high-performing teams and driving digital transformation, I thrive in multicultural environments where procurement serves as a driver of innovation, sustainability, and long-term business impact.

I am deeply invested in the progress of the healthcare industry and fascinated by People Leadership 

My expertise lies in :
Strategic Procurement & Category Management
Complex Supplier & Stakeholder Negotiations
Alliance & Partnership Development
Supply Chain Strategy & Risk Management
Procurement Transformation & Change Leadership
Digital Procurement & Process Innovation (Ariba, P2P)
Global Team Leadership & Talent Development
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Cost Optimization & Value Creation
Sustainable & Resilient Supply Networks

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