Radu Bailau

Radu Bailau

Head of Procurement Governance and Digitalization Global Process Owner Ammega
Radu Bailau

SSOWOMEN Leadership Day & Excellence Labs: May 18th, 2026

4:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: THE GPO DILEMMA - OWNING THE PROCESS: STRATEGY, DELIVERY, OR BOTH

The Global Process Owner role often straddles two worlds: shaping the future of Procure-to-Pay or ensuring flawless day-to-day execution. This panel examines the tension between strategy and delivery, highlighting the risks of leaning too far in one direction. Gain insights from diverse perspectives on where GPOs create the most value, and how to shape the role to fuel transformation, build operational trust, and deliver lasting business impact.

• Define the mandate: Distinguish between strategic leadership and delivery ownership.
• Drive design excellence: Know when to step back from operations to elevate process design.
• Secure operational trust: Decide where accountability should sit to strengthen outcomes.

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