The high-level diplomatic and business mission will see Farrell engage with key stakeholders across government, academia.
In Summary
- The visit features significant academic outreach, with Farrell set to visit institutions including KCA University and Daystar University.
- He is also set to participate in a specialised CPO Forum featuring roundtable discussions that will include dinner networking sessions, fostering deeper industry relationships.
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Global CEO Ben Farrell is set to headline a global summit in Nairobi to address trends and urgent matters in the sector.
Dubbed “The future of supply chain & CIPS strategic positioning, the forum will bring together chief procurement officers and industry leaders for high-level discussions on supply chain transformation and professional development.
In a statement, the global institute said that Farrell’s visit reinforces the organisation’s commitment to advancing procurement and supply chain excellence across East Africa.
The high-level diplomatic and business mission, running from August 8-15, will see Farrell engage with key stakeholders across government, academia, and industry to strengthen CIPS’ strategic positioning in the region’s rapidly evolving supply chain landscape.
The visit features significant academic outreach, with Farrell set to visit institutions including KCA University and Daystar University.
“The visit is a phenomenal step towards the establishment of a CIPS Kenyan office with the key government engagements we wish to underscore CIPS’ commitment to working closely with regulatory bodies to enhance procurement standards and governance across the region,” Farrell said.
He is also set to participate in a specialised CPO Forum featuring roundtable discussions that will include dinner networking sessions, fostering deeper industry relationships.
“This ongoing visit represents a pivotal moment in CIPS’ East African strategy,” said Joshua Gitoho, CIPS Kenya President.
“The level of engagement across government, academia, and industry demonstrates the region’s growing importance in global supply chain networks.
He said that the visit is expected to yield concrete outcomes in terms of enhanced training programmes, stronger regulatory partnerships, and expanded professional certification opportunities across Kenya. by VICTOR AMADALA, The Star
CIPS continues to be the world’s largest procurement and supply professional organization, with members in over 150 countries working to elevate procurement standards and drive supply chain excellence globally.
