Juliano Tessaro Global Procurement Director, CRH Juliano Tessaro is a seasoned procurement leader with a wealth of experience in the industry. As the Director of Procurement at a Fortune Global 500 company in Amsterdam, he has been at the forefront of procurement strategy. His career includes a variety of industries such as automotive, Big4 consulting firms, and other Brazilian, American, and European companies. This breadth of 25 years of experience has given him a unique perspective on procurement, as he has seen the field from multiple angles. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree, an MBA, and Ph.D. in Purchasing from the Netherlands. Throughout his career, Juliano has been recognized with several professional honours and awards for his contributions to the procurement community. He is also a Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) ambassador, advocating for sustainable practices in the procurement field.