CPO Honors 2016

    Presented on March 29 at The CPO Rising 2016 Summit's evening gala.

    The Inaugural CPO Rising Hall of Fame, Class of 2016

    On March 29, 2016, at its inaugural CPO Rising Procurement Executive Summit in Boston, Ardent Partners inducted its first class of outstanding CPOs into the “CPO Rising Hall of Fame.” The Ardent staff wanted to begin a tradition that recognizes the contributions of CPOs and procurement executives that have served in senior procurement leadership roles for 20 years or more and have driven the industry forward to where it is today. The CPO Rising Hall of Fame inducts up to three procurement leaders each year who have differentiated themselves and their organizations by a blend in leadership in innovation, executive stewardship, process excellence, and dedication to their craft. This year’s inductees were:

    Harold (Hal) Good, Procurement Futurist and former Public Sector CPO

     

     

     

     

    “There is no higher professional honor above being recognized for excellence and achievement by one’s colleagues and peers,” said Hal.  “I am very, very honored to have been inducted into CPO Risings “Hall of Fame” at CPO Rising 2016! To receive this recognition from this illustrious source, will always be viewed by me as a top milestone moment in my procurement career!”

    Gregg Brandyberry, former CPO of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals

     

     

     

     

    Gregg Brandyberry (left) seated with Andrew Bartolini having a “fireside chat” on Day 2 of CPO Rising 2016.

    “I’ve had the opportunity, through the years, to actively participate in the evolution of supply chains, including several ‘innovations’ like Quality Circles and Lean/Six Sigma,” Brandyberry said. “My greatest memories are of working to ensure small and diverse suppliers were appropriately represented just like the markets we served. Through it all, I had great teachers and mentors, and learned the importance of leading in ways that drove active engagement.”

    Tim Cook, former CPO and current CEO of Apple

     

     

     

    Tim Cook, in an undated photo, showcasing the iPhone.

    Introducing the inaugural CPO Rising Hall of Famers, Class of 2016!

    Hal Good (left), with Andrew Bartolini (center), and Gregg Brandyberry, following induction into the CPO Rising Hall of Fame.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Ardent Partners looks forward to receiving nominations for the “Class of 2012” and will release more information on the nomination process soon. In the meantime, please check www.ardentpartners.com for more information.

    Congratulations to the Class of 2016!