Air France – KLM’s Procurement Transformation Insights
March 25, 2025
During this Vision Dinner, Jurriaan Lombaers, former CPO at Air France-KLM will give a keynote. Jurriaan will share how he led the entire procurement transformation process, from strategy to implementation.
Jurriaan Lombaers, Air France-KLM
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Jurriaan Lombaers
former SVP & Chief Procurement Officer
Jurriaan is an experienced professional in procurement and supply chain management, with nearly 35 years of experience at renowned international companies such as Unilever, PepsiCo, and VEON. In 2018, he joined the Air France-KLM Group as Senior VP and CPO, where he led a transformation process within the procurement department. In this role, he was responsible for managing a procurement budget of €17 billion and led a team of 300 employees spread across Paris, Amsterdam, and Budapest. Since 2025, he is no longer active in this position and doing a few Advisory roles in the field of Procurement, Supply Chain and Sustainability.
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Air France-KLM
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During this Vision Dinner, Jurriaan Lombaers, former CPO at Air France-KLM will give a keynote. Jurriaan will share how he led the entire procurement transformation process, from strategy to implementation. He will discuss key aspects such as:
• Setting-up a Data-driven and business led procurement organisation and the role of a Shared Service Center as a key enabler.
• The importance of change management and education as part of a transformation
• Overcoming challenges such as resistance to change, organizational culture, and leadership in transformation – a transparent view on the successes, failures and personal learnings
• Coupled with concrete Procurement and Sustainability initiatives in the oldest airline in the world.
After his presentation there is plenty of opportunity to exchange experiences and network with Jurriaan and the other participants. This evening offers a unique opportunity to learn from each other and gain valuable insights. You are most welcome to join!
Program
Location: Restaurant de HFSLG, Bosch en Duin
17:30 | Start program (including presentation, discussion and a 3-course dinner)
20:30 | End of formal program, opportunity for informal networking
Audience
Leaders in Procurement
Language
English
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