April 03 - 05, 2024
JW Marriott LA LIVE, Los Angeles, CA
Chad
is a highly experienced change agent and inspirational leader in procurement
and finance with demonstrated results managing high performing global teams
delivering sourcing and talent programs, implementing innovative strategic
sourcing practices, and negotiating complex partnership deals for leading
companies. He’s a recognized cross-functional leader leveraging strong
negotiation, collaboration, analytical and leadership skills to make the case
for change and implement innovative business solutions that support revenue
growth and lower costs. In his role leading Microsoft’s Strategic
Sourcing group, Chad combined previously disparate category groups into one
global high performing sourcing team with oversight for $12B+ in annual
indirect procurement spend spanning Real Estate, Marketing, Professional, and
Contingent talent services spend portfolios.
Chad
leads Microsoft’s global contingent talent program spanning 16 countries
filling needs for external talent spanning thousands of engagements each
year. He's also been instrumental in ideating and launching Microsoft’s
first digital on-demand talent pilot program enabling access to global
freelance talent through a modern, digital-first user experience. He
aspires to be a “student not a critic”, fueled by a growth mindset and a
people-first mentality. He’s proud to serve a global high performing team
with Work Health index scores consistently above Microsoft averages.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Chad.
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