Kasem Charkous

Kasem Charkous is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in procurement and engineering, currently serving as the Global Category Manager at Sulzer since June 2022. Prior to this role, Kasem held positions including Procurement Manager at WM Morrison Supermarkets plc and Global Commodity Manager at Rolls-Royce, where responsibilities included lifecycle cost reduction and management of various commercial initiatives. Kasem's engineering background includes work as an In-Service Engineer at Assystem UK, focusing on life cycle cost reduction for the Civil Large Engine Fleet, and as a GT Aero Systems Engineer at Alstom Power, specializing in gas turbine component specification. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Thermal Power from Cranfield University and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.