About the speaker: Carel Aucamp serves as the Chief Procurement Officer at British American Tobacco (BAT), where he plays a pivotal role in transforming the tobacco industry through innovative procurement strategies. His responsibilities extend across various departments, including Operations, Research & Development, and Marketing, where he helps bring new product ideas to fruition. Aucamp’s leadership in procurement is characterized by a focus on optimization, standardization, and integration within BAT’s dynamic global supply network, aiming to add value throughout the product life cycle. Aucamp’s academic background includes both a Bachelor’s and a Master of Commerce in Supply Chain Economics from Stellenbosch University, equipping him with a robust foundation for his extensive professional engagements.

About the company: British American Tobacco (BAT) is a leading global tobacco company that produces cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and vapour and oral tobacco and nicotine products. Headquartered in London, UK, BAT’s European operations span across numerous countries. In Europe, BAT has a significant presence with operations that include manufacturing facilities, offices, and research and development centers. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia. These facilities are strategically located in various European countries to serve regional markets effectively, ensuring a broad distribution of their diverse product range.

Revenue: 61 billion USD

Employees: 45,000