Praveen Dhawan

Praveen Dhawan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in procurement, materials, and logistics, currently serving as Senior Director for PM&L and Global Procurement at Halliburton since January 2007. Dhawan has successfully transformed global procurement operations, establishing a lean approach and transitioning to advanced systems like SAP Ariba, overseeing an annual spend exceeding $14 billion. Notable achievements include leading a global team for a $10 billion supplier spend at Halliburton, implementing cost reduction initiatives, and significantly enhancing supply chain strategies, resulting in remarkable cost savings and efficiency improvements. Praveen Dhawan's career spans previous roles at TE Connectivity, Cummins India, and Eicher Engineering Solutions, contributing to substantial savings and strategic advancements in procurement. Dhawan holds dual engineering degrees from Birla Institute of Technology and Science and Dayalbagh Educational Institute, as well as a Business and Leadership Excellence Program certification from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.