Desere' Edwards

Desere' Edwards is the Vice President of Global Procurement at Gartner, where they leverage extensive experience in procurement across various sectors, including IT, telecommunications, and logistics services. Previously, Desere' held senior roles at PepsiCo, playing a key part in the formation of the Strategic Sourcing Consortium and consistently exceeding savings targets through innovative procurement strategies. Their career began in the U.S. Army, where they gained valuable experience in program management and logistics. Desere' holds a Bachelor's degree from Tennessee Technological University and a Master's degree in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from Webster University.