Carolina la Zara

Carolina La Zara is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Associate Director of Global Procurement, Strategic M&E at Bristol Myers Squibb since August 2025. Prior to this role, Carolina worked at Eaton as Global Category Manager for Travel, Fleet, and Corporate Card programs from October 2023 to August 2025. Carolina's extensive experience at Novartis from July 2010 to September 2023 includes positions such as EMEA Head of Travel Operations and Europe Travel and MC&E Regional Category Manager, where responsibilities encompassed leading travel operations and sustainability strategies across various regions. Additional roles include Sourcing Lead at GE Money and Indirect Purchases Responsible at Nobleza Piccardo. Carolina holds a degree in Contador Publico Nacional from the University of Buenos Aires and has completed advanced training in procurement and organizational change.