NOT JUST A CONFERENCE. A COMMUNITY

18 - 21 May 2026 | Estoril Congress Center, Estoril, Portugal

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Samir Kazi

Head of Transformation and Transition & Global Process Owner: Source-to-Pay Clariant Services

With over 20 years of industry experience spanning banking, manufacturing, and logistics, and more than 11 years at Clariant, Samir Kazi is a seasoned leader driving strategic change and operational excellence. As Head of Transformation and Transition, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future, while his expertise as GPO for Source-to-Pay ensures streamlined processes and enhanced efficiencies. A passionate Transformation and Change Agent, Samir is an advocate of lean culture, renowned for driving strategy to execution with impactful results.

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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