Hugo Sparidans

Hugo Sparidans currently serves as the Head of Global Procurement at Vanderlande, beginning in October 2025, where responsibilities include leading Global Direct Spend and driving procurement transformation for sustainable growth. Prior to this role, Hugo held the position of Chief Procurement Officer at Versuni from June 2020 to October 2025, overseeing a global team managing a multi-billion Euro spend for the small domestic appliances market. Hugo's extensive career at Philips encompassed roles such as Head of Global Procurement for Male Grooming and Diagnostic X-Ray, along with various leadership positions in Philips Lighting, focused on procurement and supply chain management for lighting technologies. Educational credentials include a Master in Supply Chain Management and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, as well as business management studies at The Wharton School.