June 2026 · Lavaux Region, Switzerland
Procurement has entered a new phase. Innovation is no longer about experimentation—it’s about scaling what works.
The EIPM CPO Roundtable brings together senior procurement leaders to explore how organizations are transforming procurement through enterprise-wide innovation, turning pilots into platforms and ambition into measurable impact.
AI in Procurement: From Pilot to Platform
The procurement function is at an inflection point. Early AI adopters have proven the value in spend analytics, supplier risk assessment, and contract intelligence. Now the challenge shifts from experimentation to enterprise-wide implementation. We’ll examine practical strategies for scaling AI solutions across categories, overcoming data quality barriers, and building the organizational capabilities needed to realize sustainable value.
Circular Economy: Closing the Loop on Value Creation
As sustainability moves from compliance to competitive advantage, procurement leaders are reimagining supply chains through circular principles. From designing for reuse and remanufacturing to establishing reverse logistics networks, we’ll discuss how CPOs are scaling circular economy initiatives that deliver both environmental impact and cost savings. Learn how pioneering organizations are collaborating with suppliers to create closed-loop systems and unlock new revenue streams from waste.
The Scaling Imperative
Innovation at the pilot stage is no longer sufficient. This roundtable will focus on the operational, cultural, and strategic challenges of moving from proof-of-concept to enterprise-wide transformation—and how leading CPOs are driving change that sticks.
Exclusively for CPOs & Senior Executives in Procurement & Supply Chain.
Participation is limited. Registration is subject to approval.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations have to be made in writing. You may change the name of the participant at any time.
Cancellations made before May 12th, 2026: will be processed without penalty.
- For any cancellations received from May 13th to May 31st, 2026: 50% of the amount will be charged.
- For any cancellations received from June 1st, 2026: 100% of the amount will be charged.
Cancellations due to last minute pandemic restrictions are accepted with no prejudice.
SPEAKERS
Charles-Edouard VASSE
Chief Procurement Officer, SOMFY
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Charles-Edouard Vasse is the CPO of Somfy, where he champions Procurement as a force for innovation, partnership and competitive advantage. With a career in procurement spanning back to 1999, he has built and led high-performing teams across Forvia (Faurecia), Valeo, Sogefi.
Since joining Somfy as Group Vice President Purchasing in 2021, Charles-Edouard has turned Procurement into a strategic ally of the business – driving innovation through strong supplier relationships and a clear vision for long-term value.
In December 2025, his team was awarded the EIPM–Peter Kraljic Award for “Innovation and Strategic Impact”, honouring a procurement function that doesn’t just support strategy, but helps shape it.
Matteo PERONDI
Chief Procurement Officer, BVLGARI
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Matteo Perondi is Chief Procurement Officer of BVLGARI, where he leads Procurement not as a function, but as a strategic force for value, trust, and transformation within one of the world’s most iconic brands.
With over 20 years of experience across global organisations including Vodafone, DHL and Generali, Matteo has consistently elevated procurement from operational excellence to strategic influence.
Beyond BVLGARI, Matteo contributes to the profession as a long-standing Harvard Business Review Advisory Council Member and Ambassador for Sustainable Procurement, championing a high-performing and responsible approach to Procurement.
In December 2025, he led his team to win the EIPM–Peter Kraljic Award for “Collaborative Value Creation”, recognising Procurement as a trusted business partner and a driver of meaningful change.
Matthias DOHRN
President Global Procurement, BASF
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Matthias Dohrn is President Global Procurement at BASF, where he leads global sourcing and procurement for one of the world’s most complex industrial organisations. With over 22 years at BASF, he brings deep institutional knowledge and a rare ability to connect procurement strategy with business performance at scale.
Under his leadership, procurement plays a critical role in strengthening supply resilience, advancing sustainability, and building long-term strategic partnerships across global value chains.
Hervé LEGENVRE
Research Director,
EIPM
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Hervé Legenvre, Research Director at EIPM, will once again challenge the status quo with one of his his signature thought-provoking sessions.
Hervé is no ordinary speaker, he’s a out-of-the-box thinker who spots emerging trends before they hit the mainstream.
His ability to connect innovation, sustainability, and procurement strategy makes him a go-to reference for the future of procurement function.
He blends academic depth with real-world relevance to deliver powerful insights and actionable foresight.
