Ali TalpurEnQuestDirector Global Services and General Manager, Middle East

Profile – An accomplished and inspiring leader, consistently delivering value for business owners through innovative commercial solutions impacting company performance.

Career Highlights
• Started career in procurement supply chain and rose to Director Global Services, overseeing multiple functions including Procurement, HR, IT, and more.
• Experience working in 11 countries with globally recognized brands like IBM and Schlumberger, as well as medium-sized start-ups.
• Led strategic initiatives such as establishing Procurement Centers of Excellence across Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Europe.
• Achieved award-winning change management and sustainable cost reductions.
• Negotiated strategic supplier alliances generating hundreds of millions in revenue through innovative commercial deals. Search google with ‘Schlumberger EnQuest Production Enhancement a new mindset’ to see an example.
• Holds leadership positions, including chairing the World Economic Forum’s UK resource sharing hub.