Valentina Ivanova

Valentina Ivanova is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in IT, risk management, and procurement excellence. Currently serving as a Senior Procurement Officer at NATO, Valentina leads teams in managing capital expenditures and MRO procurement. Previous roles include Risk Partner at SWIFT, where Valentina facilitated risk assessments and managed global risk initiatives, and Head of Procurement Excellence, overseeing a team and driving improvements across procurement processes. At GSK, Valentina held positions as Procurement Lead for both IT and Marketing, enhancing sourcing strategies and operational efficiencies. Additional experience includes purchasing supervision at Latham & Watkins and indirect buying at Ideal Standard International BVBA. Valentina holds a CRISC certification in Risk and Information Systems Control and an ISO 31000 certification in Risk Management Fundamentals.