Patrick Riou

Patrick Riou is an experienced Purchasing Director currently overseeing strategic purchases and processes for Symbio in the MEA and North America regions. With a strong background in global purchasing and supply chain management, Riou has held senior roles at Cerdia and Solvay, where significant achievements included managing a €300 million spend, implementing cost reduction strategies resulting in $79 million savings, and overseeing large teams across multiple continents. Riou's career began at Total, advancing through roles in petrochemicals and crude oil trading. Academically accomplished, Riou holds degrees from IEP Paris and Paris-Pantheon-Assas University in International Business.