Sachin Kasture

Sachin Kasture is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Currently serving as the Digital, Excellence & Capability Director (Global) at WPP since January 2015, Sachin leads the strategy and implementation of digital procurement systems, process improvements, and capability development. Prior roles at WPP include Regional Procurement Lead for Asia, where responsibilities encompassed strategic group procurement initiatives in key markets, and Head of Group Commercial & Procurement in India, where Sachin established a procurement function managing over $250M in spend. Previous experience includes a stint as a Management Consultant at Accenture, focusing on sourcing and procurement, and as a Supply Chain Specialist at Schlumberger, where involvement in India's first shale gas project was notable. Early career development occurred through graduate engineering trainee roles in the manufacturing sector. Sachin holds a Master of Technology in Production & Industrial Systems Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. B.A. Marathwada University.