The DPW Podcast

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AI agents are changing how procurement teams work, but greater efficiency should not automatically mean fewer people. By using orchestration to automate routine tasks, improve decision making and simplify processes, procurement can free up capacity to focus on strategic work, create more business value and support growth.

Host:
- Chris Vessey, VP of Innovation & Customer Value, ORO Labs

Guest:
- Patrick Foelck, Head of Strategy & Transformation, Roche

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In this live podcast session, we will explore how CCEP is redesigning the Procurement organisation, processes and creating a new AI first digital backbone together, creating a global model in which operational work is streamlined and AI augments exactly where it can create the most value for people. We will discuss how the APX program led CCEP’s three-year transformation that has recoded how Procurement works across 31 countries, embedding AI into the operating model from the ground up.

Guest:
- Ralf Peters, VP Procurement, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Host:
- Matthias Gutzmann, Founder, DPW

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AI is changing procurement by taking on time consuming tasks, speeding up decision making and creating more space for strategic work. The conversation explores trust in AI, the future of procurement technology, changing supplier relationships and why communication, adaptability and human judgment will matter even more in the years ahead.

Guest:
- Falak Farhan, Category Manager, American Airlines

Host:
- Victor Bueno, Content and Speaking Manager, DPW

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Three experienced procurement leaders explore why the traditional leadership playbook is no longer enough, how CPOs can deliver value beyond savings, and which capabilities matter most in an era of constant disruption. The conversation covers resilience, business acumen, career development, networking, integrity, AI adoption, and the leadership mindset needed to drive meaningful transformation.

Guests:
- Susanna Webber, CPO, Merck
- Farryn Melton, Former CPO, Bristol Myers Squibb
- Lisa Martin, Former CPO, GSK

Host:
- Jennifer Sieber

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Successful AI transformation in procurement starts with getting the fundamentals right. From people and processes to data and technology, the focus is on making AI practical, trustworthy and easier to adopt across the organization.

Guest:
- Karthik Rama, CEO, Procurement Doctors
Host:
- Ishaan Dua, Marketing Manager, DPW 

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