Nick Photikarm

Nick Photikarm has over 20 years of leadership experience in procurement and strategic sourcing. Nick is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Endpoint Utility Corp. Prior to this, Nick held various leadership roles in renowned companies. Nick was the Managing Partner at AC Diel & Associates, where they showcased strong leadership skills, team coaching and mentoring, and vendor management. As the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing - IT at Caesars Entertainment Corporation, Nick led the IT sourcing department and directed category experts in procuring IT hardware, software, professional services, and telecom. At Walgreens, they served as the Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing, managing the strategic sourcing for goods not for resale and services. Nick also worked at Nuveen Investments as the Asst. Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management, where they created effective sourcing strategies and implemented new processes to control IT spending. Nick has experience in change management, transforming tactical procurement to global strategic sourcing models. Additionally, Nick worked at United Airlines as the Managing Director of Strategic Sourcing, where they created and managed sourcing strategies for the Information Services Division. At Sears Roebuck & Co., they served as the Relationship Manager for IT Service Mgmt & Architecture and the Manager of IT Procurement. Overall, Nick Photikarm has a diverse background in procurement, strategic sourcing, and leadership.

Nick Photikarm attended Illinois State University from 1988 to 1992, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies. In addition to their academic pursuits, Nick also received the certification of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.