Sylvain Philippe Sainton

Sylvain Philippe Sainton is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in leading procurement transformations across multiple industries. Currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer at BESIX since December 2022, Sainton focuses on driving change management and building partnerships with stakeholders. Prior roles include Chief Procurement Officer at NLMK Europe, where procurement transformation and operating model implementation were key responsibilities, and Procurement Director at Lhoist, overseeing procurement transformation and category management. Sainton's career also includes significant leadership positions at Albemarle Europe, Glaxosmithkline Vaccines, SONACA, and NEOPOST, where expertise in strategic sourcing, risk reduction, and cost management has been demonstrated. Sainton holds a Master of Science in Mechanics, Electronics, and Project Management from Centrale Méditerranée.