David is an experienced procurement and IT sourcing professional, currently leading Global ICT Sourcing and Category Management at Etex. In this role, he is responsible for strategic IT procurement, vendor management, and optimizing sourcing strategies across the Etex Group. His expertise spans contract negotiations, category management, and aligning IT procurement with business objectives. Before joining Etex, David held several leadership roles at SWIFT, including Head of Procurement, where he managed global sourcing and strategic contract negotiations across multiple cost categories. He also served as Manager for Sibos and Technology, overseeing IT services for major events, and as Head of R&D for SWIFT Training, where he led product development and stakeholder relations. Earlier in his career, David worked as a Project Manager for SAP implementations and held various IT procurement and business analysis roles, gaining deep expertise in enterprise solutions and procurement optimization.

Clara is a Senior Category Manager at Norsk Hydro, where she leads global software procurement and vendor management for major IT suppliers such as Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Oracle. She also drives digital initiatives within GBS Procurement, leveraging tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, AFO, and Power BI to enhance procurement processes. Previously, she held various roles within Hydro’s IT procurement function, including Category Manager and Contract Specialist, overseeing strategic sourcing, cloud and hardware procurement, and managing key IT vendors like IBM, HP, and Dell. She also led the GBS Procurement team for the Bauxite and Alumina business in South America, focusing on IT and services contracts. Before joining Hydro, Clara worked in key account management and procurement roles in the technology sector, specializing in high-tech equipment, software, and imaging solutions. Her extensive experience in IT procurement, vendor management, and digital transformation makes her a strategic leader in optimizing enterprise IT procurement.

Tomas is the Global Director of Indirect Procurement at gategroup, leading a €1.5 billion indirect spend portfolio and managing a global team of category managers and regional procurement teams. He is responsible for transforming the indirect procurement function, enhancing category strategies, and increasing efficiency to maximize business impact. His key initiatives include capability building, category realignment, and driving procurement excellence across the organization. Before joining gategroup, Tomas held leadership roles in procurement and procurement transformation at Swarovski, Swissport, and LeasePlan, where he focused on Source-to-Pay optimization, strategic sourcing, and procurement digitalization.

As a global building material manufacturer and pioneer in lightweight and modern construction we want to inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are ever more safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful. Founded in 1905 in Belgium, we are a family-owned company with more than 13,500 employees across 160 sites and 45 countries. We are inspired by a core set of values. A passion for excellence drives us, delivering the very best quality to our partners and customers. We connect and care about those around us, nurturing teamwork, new ways of working, and placing the highest importance on safety. We combine these and pioneer to lead in our ever-changing sector, harnessing the power of sustainable construction. With our commercial brands (Cedral, Durlock, EQUITONE, Eternit / Euronit, Gyplac, Kalsi, Pladur, Promat, Siniat, Superboard and URSA) we make a positive human impact; motivated by changing people’s lives, improving the future of our planet and over-delivering for our customers.

Hydro is a leading industrial company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We develop industries that matter to people and society. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, creating a safe and secure workplace for our 31,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries. Today, we own and operate various businesses and have investments with a base in sustainable industries. Hydro is through its businesses present in a broad range of market segments for aluminium, energy, metal recycling, renewables and batteries, offering a unique wealth of knowledge and competence. Hydro is committed to leading the way towards a more sustainable future, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways.

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents.