Lou Ferretti

Lou Ferretti is a seasoned professional in strategic sourcing and procurement, currently serving as Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procure-to-Pay at Avalara since June 2022. Previously, Lou held the role of Senior Director, Head of Procurement & Contingent Labor at Teradata from April 2021 to June 2022, where responsibilities included sourcing and third-party risk management. Lou's extensive experience at Cisco spanned over 13 years in various roles, including Senior Manager of Global Procurement Services and Strategic Sourcing Manager, focusing on supplier management and digital transformation. Earlier career experiences at IBM involved positions such as Global Commodity Manager and Project Manager. Lou holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from Marist University.