Bharat Hakim

Bharat Hakim is an experienced procurement and supply chain executive with a comprehensive background spanning over three decades. Currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer at HT Media Group since 2016, Bharat Hakim has focused on optimizing vendor relationships, enhancing cost-efficiency, and establishing a robust procurement framework. Prior roles include Sr. Vice President of Logistics & Supply Chain at Walmart, where initiatives were aimed at developing innovative retail supply chains, and Director of Logistics and Supply Chain at Whirlpool of India, where strategic logistics initiatives were implemented. Career beginnings were at Hindustan Unilever Limited, managing manufacturing and procurement. Bharat Hakim is an alumnus of the National Institute of Technology.