Gil Yakir

Gil Yakir is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in various sectors, currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer at Prodalim Group since August 2017. Previous roles include Vice President of Purchasing and Import at G. Willi-Food International Ltd. and Head of Purchasing and Export/Import Department at GAT Foods, overseeing a portfolio exceeding 100 million USD in juice concentrates, food ingredients, and packaging. Gil's career also features positions as Category Sourcing Manager for EMEA at Cadbury plc., Purchasing Manager at Schneider Electric, and Category Sourcing Manager in Europe at Visteon Corporation, where significant procurement strategies and operations were successfully managed. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in International Purchasing from EM Strasbourg Business School and an MBA in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management from éklore-ed School of Management.