François VANIER
Head of Procurement Sustainability
- Company
- UCB
- Position
- Head of Procurement Sustainability
- Biography
- François Vanier is Head of Procurement Sustainability, leading the integration of sustainability principles into procurement strategy while reinforcing procurement performance monitoring and value creation. He focuses on embedding ESG requirements, data transparency, and performance indicators into sourcing and supplier management to support robust, measurable, and sustainable outcomes. With more than 30 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles within international industrial environments, François brings a strong financial and performance‑driven perspective to procurement. His background includes executive roles as Head of Finance for Switzerland and European regions, board memberships, and responsibility for financial governance, tax, legal, and compliance matters. He has led major transformation initiatives, including financial performance frameworks and business performance monitoring, delivering significant value through enhanced decision‑making, risk management, and operational efficiency. Recognized for his strategic mindset and ability to operate in complex, multicultural organizations, he bridges finance and sustainability to drive procurement excellence.
Speaker on
Sustainable material sourcing for pharmaceutical packaging & devices
Panel Discussion
GREENER SUPPLY CHAINS: SUSTAINABILITY IN PHARMA MATERIALS
05/28/2026
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14:15 - 14:30
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TPSD Room
