Romain Catherin

Romain CATHERIN is an experienced procurement and logistics executive currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer and Vice President at O-I, managing a global spend of $5 billion across 70+ plants and leading a team of 160. CATHERIN focuses on strategies that enhance supply chain agility, sustainability, digital transformation, and supplier ecosystem development. Previous roles include Procurement Director for Europe and Asia at O-I and Global Sourcing Director at Markem-Imaje, where efforts included implementing world-class procurement practices and improving supplier quality. CATHERIN also holds advisory board and investment positions at SANTE SERVICES. With a strong educational background that includes an MBA from Grenoble IAE and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ISAT, Romain CATHERIN has a proven track record of driving cost reductions, increasing productivity, and fostering innovation across various industries.