Luis Ducharne

Luis Ducharne, CPM, CPSM, is an experienced procurement and operations professional with a robust background in the pharmaceutical, construction, and automotive industries. Currently serving as Director of Operations Network at Merck since November 2013, Luis has held various leadership positions, including Associate Director of Network Strategy and Third-Party Sales, and Associate Director of Global Capital Procurement. Prior experience includes managerial roles in global procurement at Bristol-Myers Squibb and significant achievements in procurement and operations at Holcim, where Luis led a team of Procurement Account Managers and managed a substantial spend across multiple countries. Educational credentials include an IT Engineer degree in Quality and Productivity from Universidad Tecnológica del Centro, along with certifications in procurement management from the Institute for Supply Management.