John Vassallo

John Vassallo is a seasoned procurement professional with over 20 years of experience in various sectors including automotive and consumer goods. Currently serving as the Global Category Manager for Packaging & Softgoods at Philips, they manage substantial spend across multiple regions and lead a global team of supplier account managers. Previously, Vassallo held positions at Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Philips Healthcare, and Methode Electronics, among others, where they developed supplier bases, managed procurement operations, and implemented process improvements. Vassallo earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Malta, complemented by A-levels in Physics, Chemistry, and Pure Mathematics from New Lyceum.