The CPO Perspective

How do you build a world-class procurement function from the ground up? In this episode of CPO Perspective, host Richard Beaumont sits down with Paul Maras Hilling, a procurement leader based in Vancouver, Canada, to discuss what it takes to build high-performing procurement teams in greenfield organisations. Paul shares his remarkable career journey from the UK to Canada, explaining how he has re...

How do you build a successful procurement career across sports, FMCG, and global brands? In this episode of *The CPO Perspective*, Richard Beaumont sits down with Chris Hill, Head of Procurement at Tails.com, to explore his remarkable journey from the Rugby World Cup and Twickenham Stadium to leadership roles at Asahi, SailGP, and Nestlé Purina's Tails.com. Chris shares valuable insights on procur...

In this episode of CPO Perspective, Richard Beaumont speaks with Sebastian Golby-Meek, Group Head of Procurement at Go-Ahead. Sebastian shares his journey from a graduate trainee at London Underground to leading strategic procurement across multiple transport businesses. The conversation explores procurement leadership, supplier relationship management, sustainability, public procurement, strategi...

🎙️ CPO Perspective | Procurement Leadership, AI & Supply Chain Resilience In this episode of CPO Perspective, Richard Beaumont sits down with an experienced procurement leader to explore the biggest challenges facing procurement professionals today from supply chain disruption and geopolitical risk to AI, cybersecurity, and the future of procurement leadership. Drawing on real-world experience...

What does the future of procurement look like in the age of AI? In this episode of CPO Perspective, Richard Beaumont sits down with Kasper Larsen to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming procurement, the growing importance of soft skills, and how organizations can stay competitive in a rapidly changing business environment. Kasper shares his inspiring journey from wanting to become a...

Discover how procurement is evolving in the digital age with Kitiphong Tuesataya, Chief Procurement Officer at Bernina Thailand, on this episode of CPO Perspective. Kitiphong shares insights from his journey across multiple industries and explains how digital transformation, generational dynamics, and strategic leadership are reshaping procurement and supply chain management. From managing Gen Y a...

🎙️ CPO Perspective | Amit Katiyar on Procurement Leadership, AI & Building Trust In this episode of CPO Perspective, Richard Beaumont sits down with Amit Katiyar for an insightful conversation about procurement leadership, global supply chains, quality management, and the evolving role of AI in procurement. Amit shares his journey from studying chemical engineering to becoming a senior procure...

In this episode of CPO Perspective, Richard Beaumont speaks with Odinaka Okwudinma about the evolving role of procurement in today’s fast-changing business environment. From his career journey to the growing impact of AI in procurement, Odinaka shares practical insights on how procurement professionals can move beyond operational tasks and become true strategic partners within their organizations....

In this episode of CPO Perspective, Richard Beaumont sits down with Frederic Lourdin, Head of Procurement at Panasonic Healthcare, to explore the rapidly evolving world of procurement and supply chain leadership. With over 25 years of global experience, Frederic shares deep insights into how procurement has transformed  from a cost-focused function to a strategic driver of business value. They div...

Discover how AI is reshaping procurement, leadership, and the future of work in this insightful episode of the CPO Perspective. In this episode, Richard Beaumont sits down with Stephen Day from Kantar to explore the evolution of procurement, the impact of AI and agentic technology, and what it takes to succeed as a modern procurement leader. Stephen shares his journey from Rolls-Royce Aerospace to...

What does it take to build a high-performing procurement function in a complex global business? In this episode of the CPO Perspective, Richard Beaumont sits down with Michael Norris, Head of Procurement at TMS (part of DS Smith), to explore procurement leadership, career growth, and the evolving role of technology in procurement. With nearly three decades of experience, Michael shares his journey...

Why Procurement Needs to Stop Managing Spend and Start Shaping Decisions In this first episode of CPO Perspective, host Richard Beaumont sits down with Rajbinder Kaur, a senior procurement leader operating across a multi-site further education organisation in the public sector. Rajbinder brings a fascinating cross-disciplinary background — spanning law, finance, and procurement — and uses it to ch...