Brendan Emmel

Brendan Emmel is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across multiple industries. Currently serving as Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Genesys since January 2024, Brendan leads organizational transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing collaboration and agility within global procurement functions. Prior to this role, Brendan was Senior Manager of Global Procurement at Walmart, focusing on technology procurement strategies for international markets and supplier relationship management. Brendan's career at Cerner Corporation spanned over a decade, culminating in the position of Director of Procurement, where leadership encompassed global purchasing programs, supplier management, and process automation, handling significant annual spend across various transactions. Brendan holds an MBA and a BA in Business Administration from Benedictine College.