Lorie Meola

Lorie Meola, Chief Procurement Officer at IBM, shares her insights on transforming procurement with data and AI. She discusses how embracing 'good-enough' data fosters faster insights and informed decisions. Lorie emphasizes the cultural shifts needed for digital transformation, highlighting the importance of leadership support. She reveals how agentic AI streamlines operations, allowing teams to focus on high-value tasks, and shares impressive outcomes, including over $2 billion saved in early results. Lorie's unique journey from math teacher to CPO adds depth to her perspective on effective leadership.