Ahmet Karacaoglu

Ahmet Karacaoglu has over 17 years of experience in strategic procurement and sourcing roles. Ahmet most recently worked as the Head of Strategic Procurement at Servier Pharmaceuticals. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Global Strategic Sourcing at Alexion Pharmaceuticals and as the Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Noven Pharmaceuticals, where they built the strategic sourcing function from the ground up. Ahmet also held the position of Global Sourcing Director, Indirect at Shire Pharmaceuticals, where they developed and executed sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories. Ahmet began their career at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where they held various roles including Associate Director of Demand Management, focusing on sustainable savings and smart spending practices. Throughout their career, Ahmet has demonstrated expertise in supplier management, risk management, budget management, and improving ROI.

Ahmet Karacaoglu completed their MBA in Finance & MIS from Drexel University from 1999 to 2001. Prior to this, they obtained their Bachelor's degree in Economics from Istanbul University from 1994 to 1998. Ahmet also attended HASAL High School, but the specific years are not provided.