Laura Sikat

Laura Sikat currently serves as Vice President of Global Procurement at Northern Trust Corporation, where responsibilities include leading a global team in sourcing Business Application software and Banking/Treasury Services for various business segments. Previous experience includes roles at HCL Technologies as Sr. Manager of Global Category and Technology Procurement, and at Allstate, where Laura focused on strategic sourcing and procurement solutions for IT, managing a significant $220M spend. Recognition for outstanding project achievement was received while at Discover Financial Services, where Laura managed a $54M IT procurement strategy. Laura's earlier roles span various procurement and sourcing positions at OfficeMax, Kemper Insurance, and Aon, showcasing a comprehensive background in IT procurement and vendor management. Educational qualifications include a BA in Business and Global Studies from DePaul University and an AAS in Business Management from Harper College.