Bhaskar Parthasarathi serves as the Regional Head of Category Management for Europe and Asia at CRH, a position held since October 2018, with responsibilities encompassing direct and indirect categories. Prior to CRH, Bhaskar held the role of Senior Director of Global Procurement at Holcim, overseeing a portfolio that included IT, consulting, marketing, and personnel management. Experiences also include leadership positions in procurement at BASF, HeidelbergCement, GHE, Continental, and ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals Ltd, where Bhaskar contributed to strategic sourcing, procurement integration, and operational management. Bhaskar's educational background encompasses advanced management and business administration programs from renowned institutions, including IESE Business School, IMD, and Duke University, alongside advanced degrees in engineering and technology management.