Chris Sawchuk

Prudential’s Chief Procurement Officer Oliver Gall and Zip’s co-founder and CEO Rujul join together in conversation to share their perspective on the inflection point procurement is facing, what it takes to transform global procurement operations at a 150-year-old financial institution, and how Prudential & Zip are preparing for procurement’s AI-first future together.

In this fast-paced conversation, we’ll explore the seismic shift underway in procurement. AI is transforming the function from a cost center into a value engine—changing how it’s structured, staffed, and scaled. Expect sharp insights on where capital is flowing, what early adopters are doing right, and how procurement leaders can reshape value delivery function built for the AI-first era.

In an era where every enterprise is racing to adopt AI, few are asking the most critical question: Do we trust the data powering these models? For procurement leaders, the answer is often a sobering “no.”

Join Stephany Lapierre and Stefanie Fink as they unpack why supplier data is the most overlooked — yet foundational — ingredient for AI success in enterprise procurement. Whether you're implementing Gen AI tools or cleaning up your data foundation ahead of a system migration, this session will make one thing clear: AI is only as smart as the data it’s built on — and supplier data is the starting point.

Discover how The Clorox Company is transforming procurement from legacy systems to a digital-first powerhouse. Gain insights into key drivers behind their journey, strategies for stakeholder buy-in, aligning digital goals with business priorities, and ensuring adoption across the organization.

Automation is reshaping procurement roles. Learn how to cultivate a hybrid workforce that combines digital fluency with strategic acumen. Explore best practices in reskilling and upskilling, and discover how tomorrow’s procurement leaders can be developed today.