Speaker Introduction:
Robert joined Arkema as a Procurement Director in 2014 and has been responsible for Goods & Service Procurement in Asia. He brings more than 25 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management activities.

Prior to joining Arkema, Robert held various senior purchasing manager positions at multiple multinational companies including Veolia, Bayer, and AkzoNobel. With deep understanding in supply chain management, he has gained extensive experience in procurement strategy establishment, suppler management, cost control and contract management, etc.

Robert has served as the chair of workstream (Governance and Partnerships) and workstream (Communications and Suppliers Training). Exemplified by these positions, Robert is actively committed to promoting the sustainable development of the chemical industry.

In February 2021, Robert was elected Chairman of TfS Asia-Pacific