David Samaran

David Samaran is an accomplished purchasing and procurement professional with extensive experience at Nexans, where roles include Chief Purchasing Officer for Building & Territories and Head of Purchasing for Central Europe and Germany. With a tenure beginning in 2007, David has developed and implemented global purchasing strategies, managed multi-million euro budgets, and led sourcing initiatives across various sectors, including transport and facility management. Prior experience includes positions as a Raw Material Purchaser and ES&S Purchaser at Nexans and an internship at DaimlerChrysler. David's academic credentials include a Post-graduate diploma in Industrial Purchasing Management from Bordeaux Business School and a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Savoy, with an exchange program at the University of Applied Science, Reutlingen.