Operator with experience hiring, retaining and running large organizations and business units to achieve world-class and award-winning product launches + revenue & cost targets. Have led multi-billions/yr deals organizations to land ideal deal structures, joint ventures, partnerships, business strategies, technologies, supply chains, leases, buys and rents. Trusted advisor to the C-suite, boards and founders of various large-cap, mid-size, startup companies, industry forums and peer groups. Global keynote speaker and a guest speaker at business and engineering schools.

Well networked in silicon valley with a deep understanding of key players emerging technologies and trends. Possess a trusted network of global peers, mentees & mentors. Adept at building teams from scratch, entrepreneurship, business planning, sales management and new business development. Experienced in selling internally, securing 'a seat at the table’ and getting things done quickly in complex & large organizations.

Jorge is a Mexican Industrial Engineer with more than 25 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Passionate about challenging the status quo while increasing value to stakeholders.
With wide background on Direct materials and the diverse manufacturing processes used on Appliances, Automotive and Energy businesses. Hosting positions on areas of transport and logistics, and shared services center and former Regional head for indirect materials and services for ABB LTD in America.

Jorge Mendez is the actual Global head of Indirect materials and Services for Hitachi Energy leading a team of specialist to manage 1.4 B USD.
and is a pioneer on digital front end digitalization with implementation of AI and chatbot solutions for SCM and Finances.

Experienced across manufacturing, insurance, retail, pharmacy and professional services. Delivered transformation efforts in matrix organizations. Leveraged core engineering principles, technologies, and brought a focus on people and processes to drive results. Proven developer and sponsor of talent.

Patrick Ireland is the Head of Procurement at Vertice, guiding both mid-market and enterprise clients through the complexities of procurement. With a wealth of experience from his prior role as Category Manager at Lowe’s Home Improvement, Patrick has managed procurement across diverse business units, including IT, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance. He has led strategic initiatives like implementing Coupa and has supported key solutions such as Zycus, Dun & Bradstreet - Supplier Risk Manager, and ProcurementIQ.

Driven by a passion for client success and partnership building, Patrick finds his motivation in simplifying the complex world of SaaS. His dedication to resolving the industry’s challenges and fostering long-term, effective vendor relationships allows him to deliver financial and organizational results for his clients every day.

We are Uber. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission to help people go anywhere and get anything and earn their way. Movement is what we power. It’s our lifeblood. It runs through our veins. It’s what gets us out of bed each morning. It pushes us to constantly reimagine how we can move better. For you. For all the places you want to go. For all the things you want to get. For all the ways you want to earn. Across the entire world. In real time. At the incredible speed of now.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Vertice is a spend optimization platform that saves companies up to 25% on their SaaS and cloud costs, while streamlining their procurement processes with intelligent workflows. Businesses of every size and industry use Vertice to gain clarity and control over their software and cloud spend, and to achieve guaranteed cost savings through advanced automation. Today, Vertice manages over $3.4 billion in contract spend and is the only platform worldwide that empowers companies to optimize their SaaS and cloud purchasing with an integrated, unified offering. Vertice has offices in New York, London, Sydney and Brno. Learn more at www.vertice.one.