Procurement | Governance | Risk | Transformation

Board Level Advisor, Speaker and Transformation Leader

I help organizations strengthen procurement, supplier governance, risk management, ESG alignment and digital transformation through practical operating experience and board level perspective.

30+ Years Experience$1B+ Supplier Portfolio6,000+ Vendor EcosystemCertified Independent Director
Ekjyot Chahal, Board Level Advisor and Transformation Leader
30+ Years

Procurement, supply chain and transformation experience

$1B+

Strategic supplier portfolio managed

6,000+

Vendor ecosystem experience

Digital Transformation

SAP, SAP Ariba, S/4HANA and supplier collaboration experience

Certified Independent Director

Governance, risk and board readiness orientation

ESG and Risk Certified

Sustainable procurement and third party risk perspective

Point of View

Where Procurement, Governance, Risk and Transformation Meet

My work focuses on helping organizations move beyond transactional procurement and fragmented controls. I bring an enterprise perspective to supplier governance, digital adoption, risk oversight, sustainable procurement and measurable value creation.

Through three decades of operating experience, I have seen how procurement decisions influence cost, continuity, compliance, supplier performance, ESG outcomes and enterprise resilience. My advisory approach connects these areas into practical, board relevant business outcomes.

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Procurement Transformation

Operating model maturity, process redesign, category management, supplier relationship management and centre of excellence design.

Governance and Compliance

Policy frameworks, audit readiness, decision controls, delegation discipline and procurement governance.

Supplier and Third Party Risk

Vendor due diligence, risk segmentation, supplier monitoring, business continuity and exposure management.

Digital and ESG Enablement

SAP, SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, analytics, sustainable procurement and responsible sourcing.

Who I Help

Practical Advisory for Leaders, Boards and Institutions

I work with organizations and leadership teams that want practical guidance on procurement maturity, supplier governance, risk oversight, ESG alignment, digital transformation and value creation.

Boards and Governance Committees

Independent perspective on procurement governance, supplier risk, ESG alignment, digital transformation and enterprise value protection.

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CEOs and CFOs

Advisory support on procurement value leakage, operating model maturity, supplier exposure, transformation execution and cost to value improvement.

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CPOs and Supply Chain Leaders

Support in building mature procurement functions, supplier governance models, category strategies, digital adoption and performance discipline.

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Conferences and Corporate Teams

Experience led keynotes, panels, executive workshops and corporate capability building programs for conferences, institutions and leadership teams.

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Speaking and Workshops

Speaking Topics for Leadership, Governance and Transformation Forums

I speak on practical, board relevant and experience led themes that connect procurement, governance, risk, ESG, supplier ecosystems and digital transformation.

Suitable for keynotes, leadership sessions, panels, fireside chats and executive workshops.

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Procurement as a Strategic Value Function

How procurement can move beyond cost control and become a driver of value, resilience and governance.

02

Supplier Governance in a Risk Driven World

How organizations can strengthen supplier ecosystems, third party oversight and business continuity.

03

Digital Transformation in Procurement

Why technology succeeds only when process, people, controls and adoption governance are aligned.

04

ESG and Sustainable Procurement

How responsible sourcing, circular economy and supplier accountability can move from policy to measurable outcomes.

05

Aviation Supply Chain and Operational Resilience

Lessons from complex, regulated and multi vendor aviation supply chains.

06

Board Readiness for Functional Leaders

How senior executives can translate functional expertise into board level contribution.

Executive Workshops and Capability Building

For organizations seeking deeper capability development, I also support focused executive workshops and corporate learning sessions on procurement transformation, supplier relationship management, third party risk, sustainable procurement, governance and digital procurement adoption.

Executive WorkshopsLeadership ProgramsCorporate Capability BuildingPractitioner Led Masterclasses
Advisory

Advisory Focus Areas for Transformation, Governance and Enterprise Value

I advise organizations that want to strengthen procurement maturity, supplier governance, third party risk oversight, digital transformation and ESG aligned operating models.

Board and Executive Advisory

Independent advisory for boards, CEOs, CFOs and senior leadership teams on procurement governance, supplier risk, ESG and transformation execution.

Procurement and Supply Chain Transformation

Operating model review, process redesign, policy framework, supplier relationship management, category management and centre of excellence design.

Third Party Risk Management

Vendor due diligence, supplier risk segmentation, risk monitoring, compliance controls and supplier risk reporting.

Digital Transformation Advisory

SAP, SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, supplier collaboration, workflow redesign, analytics and change adoption governance.

ESG and Sustainable Procurement

Sustainable procurement policy, supplier ESG criteria, responsible sourcing, disposal governance and circular economy alignment.

Leadership and Change Advisory

Change management, stakeholder alignment, capability building, adoption discipline and transformation governance.

Approach

A Structured Approach to Value, Control and Transformation

My advisory work is anchored in the G Value System™, a structured approach to diagnosing value erosion, strengthening control architecture, assessing maturity and delivering measurable transformation outcomes.

The approach helps leaders identify where value is being lost, where governance needs strengthening and how execution can be converted into practical business impact.

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GV EDGE

Identifies where enterprise value is being lost through weak processes, fragmented ownership, supplier exposure or poor decision visibility.

GV ARC

Strengthens governance, control architecture, roles, policies and decision discipline.

GV MAP

Assesses maturity across process, people, technology, governance and measurable performance.

GV 4D

Diagnose, Design, Deploy and Deliver transformation outcomes through structured execution.

Experience

Experience Across Strategy, Execution and Governance

My experience combines strategic procurement leadership, supplier ecosystem management, digital transformation, governance, risk, sustainability and change execution in complex operating environments.

Procurement Leadership

30+ years of experience across procurement, supply chain management, supplier relationship management, inventory, policy and governance.

Supplier Ecosystem Management

Experience managing large scale supplier portfolios, multi category procurement, global vendor ecosystems and aviation critical supplier relationships.

Digital Transformation

Business side leadership in SAP, SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, supplier collaboration, digital procurement and process adoption.

Governance and Risk

Policy frameworks, audit readiness, third party risk management, supplier due diligence, ESG criteria and compliance discipline.

Sustainability and ESG

Sustainable procurement policy, responsible sourcing, circular economy approach and ESG aligned supplier practices.

Board Readiness

Certified Independent Director with governance, risk, ESG and transformation orientation.

Let’s Discuss How I Can Contribute

Whether you are planning a leadership event, evaluating an advisory assignment, strengthening governance, transforming procurement, developing executive capability or considering board level expertise, I would be glad to explore how my experience can support your objectives.