Cedric Merlet

Cedric Merlet possesses extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as Vice President and Global Head of Commercial & Indirect Procurement at Ipsen since November 2019, following a role as Senior Director, Global Head of Indirect Procurement. Cedric has previously held key positions including Chief Procurement Officer at Ingenico Group and Global Distribution Strategy and Performance Management at Pierre Fabre Group. Notably, during a decade-long tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cedric led the EMEA Indirect Procurement, overseeing a team of ten managers across 28 countries and managing substantial budgets. Cedric's professional journey also includes roles at Philips, La Banque Postale, BNP Paribas, and DHL, complemented by a strong educational background in international purchasing and business strategy.