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Nestlé CPO Jacob Nielsen on procurement transformation, AI, leadership and unlocking value to support business growth.
In this episode of Procurement Uncut, host Aaron McMillan speaks with Jacob Nielsen, Chief Procurement Officer at Nestlé, about leading procurement through transformation, disruption and rapid technological change.
Speaking at Gartner's Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona, Jacob shares how Nestlé Procurement is halfway through a three-year transformation programme focused on unlocking efficiencies, simplifying operations and creating sustainable value for the wider business.
He also explores leadership under pressure, why curiosity matters and how AI agents could fundamentally change the future role of procurement.