Nathan Ayres

Nathan Ayres is an accomplished procurement and sourcing executive with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as SVP, CPO & Global Head of Real Estate at FIS since October 2023, Nathan previously held significant roles at Prudential Financial, including Chief Procurement Officer, where oversight of global sourcing and procurement was managed, along with a Vice President position controlling $1.5 billion in strategic sourcing. At Merck, Nathan excelled as Executive Director of Global IT Procurement and BPO, implementing a diversity strategy that achieved $800 million in diverse spend. Career progression includes leadership roles at Technicolor, Motorola, Xyratex, and STS Defence, with educational credentials including an MBA from Hult Ashridge and a procurement degree from the University of Portsmouth.