Ardent Partners’ annual CPO Rising 2019 Summit was held on October 29 and 30th at the historic Harvard Club of Boston, in the city’s posh Back Bay district. Simply put, the event was a smash! This year’s Summit hosted just over 120 delegates, who descended upon Boston with the individual goals of learning the latest trends and […]
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CPO Rising 2019 Highlights: Three CPO Mantras to Generate Impact
The CPO Rising 2019 Summit was almost a month ago, and we at Ardent Partners have offered recaps of the overall event, as well as closer looks at a couple of the breakout sessions that you might have missed (click here and here). Today we’re offering a different perspective of Scout RFP – event sponsor and roundtable host. Scout was […]
At CPO Rising 2019, Delegates Learned the ABCs of New Procurement Technology
Two weeks ago at CPO Rising 2019, I delivered a breakout presentation in which I spoke on artificial intelligence (AI), Blockchain distributed digital ledgers, and Connected Devices/the “Internet of Things” – the ABCs of New Procurement Tech – and the impact that they are having and will have on procurement in the decade ahead. Now, I know […]
The CPO Rising Summit Returns to Boston with Powerful Procurement Insights!
Leading Procurement Executives from Johnson & Johnson, DuPont, Rio Tinto, and More Convene to Share Experiences and Best Practices BOSTON, October 29 — Today, more than 140 Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other procurement executives convene at Boston’s elegant Harvard Club to discuss best practices, learn about emerging market trends, and collaborate with like-minded peers. The fourth […]
CPO Rising 2019 Speaker Profile – David Kern, Head of Global Procurement, TripAdvisor
David Kern is an experienced professional with 20 years of proven success within procurement, real estate, capital oversight, and implementation of accounting/payment platforms. David currently serves as the Head of Global Procurement for TripAdvisor Media Group; supporting 20+ independent brands. Prior to TripAdvisor, David worked at Staples (13 years) holding several leadership roles. Most notable was […]
CPO Honors 2019: And the Finalists are…
The Fourth Annual CPO Honors Gala Dinner will be held at The Harvard Club in Boston on October 29th at 6:15 pm with a celebratory Happy Hour starting at the conclusion of Day One of the CPO Rising Summit. The Dinner is an opportunity to celebrate the procurement profession and recognize excellence in the field. Tickets […]
Throwback Thursday: On Rising in 2018: CPOs and Industry Events
Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations, insights, articles and events. To commemorate the occasion, we are going to reflect on the firm’s first decade by presenting this weekly “throwback” series that will include a […]
Throwback Thursday: Reflections on The CPO Rising 2017 Summit (Part 1): CPOs Rise and Shine
Chief Procurement Officers Rise and Shine at The CPO Rising 2017 Summit When I started working in this industry 18 years ago, there was a tremendous opportunity sitting in front of most procurement departments around the world. Fast forward to today, December 6, 2017, and the exact same thing can be said. I’d like you to […]
Ten Reasons Why You Should Attend CPO Rising 2019
There’s less than six weeks until the CPO Rising 2019 Summit, Ardent Partners’ fourth-annual procurement symposium. Registered yet? There are only a few days left to take advantage of Ardent’s “10-year Anniversary” registration pricing. Why should you attend? Here are 10 reasons why: The unparalleled lineup of top speakers…from Carbonite, DuPont, Johnson & Johnson, TripAdvisor, United […]
One Week Left to Submit Your Nominations to CPO Honors 2019!
The CPO Honors Gala and dinner, which will follow Day 1 of the CPO Rising 2019 Summit on October 29, will recognize Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their teams for outstanding performance and execution over the last year. Ardent will reveal the winners of its industry achievement awards following a lively cocktail hour and a multi-course dinner fit for kings […]