Arife Balazi

Arife Balazi is an experienced professional with a substantial background in procurement and management. Most recently, from September 2021 to November 2024, Arife served as Global Procurement Director for Chemicals at ADM, where responsibilities included developing global procurement strategies, managing risk, and leading a regional procurement team. Prior to this role, Arife held multiple positions at Tate & Lyle from October 2014 to July 2019, including Elevator Accounting and Commodities Accounting, focusing on financial reporting and budgeting processes. Arife's experience also extends to project coordination at A&E Construction Team, INC., and management at Il Forno Wood-Fire Pizza and Italian Restaurant. Arife holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from McKendree University, earned in May 2014.