Kai-Oliver Hilpert

Kai-Oliver Hilpert is an experienced professional in procurement and travel management with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Director of Procurement Non-Merchandise at Esprit since December 2019, responsibilities include overseeing Non-Merchandise Procurement and implementing strategic directives. Prior roles at Esprit include various managerial positions focused on Non-Merchandise services, emphasizing the source-to-contract process. Before joining Esprit, Kai-Oliver held significant positions at Ecolab, managing travel and fleet procurement across EMEA, where achievements included managing a substantial European vehicle fleet and standardizing travel processes across multiple countries. Educational background encompasses a Travel Agent degree from Industrie- und Handelskammer Düsseldorf and a High School degree from Deutsche Schule Madrid.