Mike Owens

Mike Owens serves as Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at NetApp, overseeing a global team responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations for over $2B in spend. In addition to this role, Mike is actively involved in advisory positions at Trinity University's Neidorff School of Business and Procurement Foundry. Previous experience includes senior leadership positions at Ericsson and Dell, managing large teams focused on global sourcing and logistics, as well as significant alliances with technology partners. Mike's foundational career includes an IT strategist role at Procter & Gamble and service as a Military Intelligence Officer in the US Army. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, Mike also holds advanced degrees in Information Systems and is engaged in continuing education at multiple prestigious institutions.