Rui Cardoso

Rui Cardoso is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Axplora since November 2022. Rui previously held the role of Chief Procurement Officer at UCB, overseeing a global team responsible for a €1.5 billion spend. Prior experience includes senior positions at Hovione, where Rui managed a €350 million investment plan and established a recognized global Procurement team, and Delphi, where leadership encompassed various operations and cost improvement processes. Academic credentials include multiple degrees in business and engineering from prestigious institutions such as HEC Paris and the University of Oxford.