Rosie Nwakanma

Rosie Nwakanma is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sourcing and procurement across multiple industries. As the Director of Global Experience Innovation & Technology Sourcing at Carnival Corporation since 2017, Rosie develops and leads strategies to enhance sourcing efforts for the organization. Previous roles include Director of Indirect Strategic Sourcing at Carnival Corporation, and Manager of US Marketing Communications & Travel Sourcing at IBM, where $2B annual expenditures and over 100 supplier relationships were managed. Rosie has also held significant positions at AVINTIV and Corning Incorporated, focusing on marketing management, strategic sourcing, and procurement for various sectors. Rosie holds a Master of Industrial Engineering from the University of Miami and an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing & Global Logistics from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, achieving high academic honors.