Karsten Machholz

Dr. Karsten Machholz serves as Chairman and Scientific Advisor of the Procurement 2024 Conference at BOUSSIAS, and holds the position of Professor for Supply Chain Management and Strategic Procurement at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Würzburg-Schweinfurt since 2012. Machholz's expertise encompasses digitalization of global value chains, risk management, corporate social responsibility, and blockchain technology. In addition to leadership coaching at Ihr Coaching Institut, Machholz is a member of the Supervisory Board at XMED iQ, involved in establishing a marketplace for medical devices. As CEO and Founder of CPO Consulting, Machholz provides digital supply chain and procurement consulting. Contributions to Digital Procurement and supply networks Research and Training include global surveys, keynotes, and mentorship for startups. Previous roles include management positions at BioPartners, Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim, as well as consulting at Capgemini Consulting. Dr. Karsten Machholz holds a doctorate in Chemistry from The University of Göttingen.