Olive Kavanagh

Olive Kavanagh is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in global category management and travel programs. Currently serving as the Global Category Director for Indirect Procurement at Kerry since September 2015, Olive leads the global sourcing strategy for the travel category. Previous roles include key positions at Microsoft, where Olive managed global travel strategies and significant budgets, and involvement as the ITM Ireland Regional Chair at the Institute of Travel and Meetings, supporting local members' interests. Olive began the professional journey as a Purchasing Manager at BrightPoint, managing logistics and distribution for a major telecommunications client. Educational qualifications include Six Sigma Green Belt certification and a focus on Quality Business Excellence from Technological University Dublin.