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Craig Patchett

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Senior Director, AI Strategy and Operations at IQVIA
📍 Reading, England, United Kingdom

Craig is the Senior Director of AI Strategy and Operations at IQVIA, with two decades of experience in procurement transformation. He specializes in leveraging data and technology to deliver business value. He is a Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) member and is described by colleagues as a pragmatic problem-solver.

Outside of work, Craig is committed to community service. He recently volunteered for an event with The Paddington Partnership and GoBoat UK, taking local residents out on the Regents Canal, demonstrating his passion for giving back to the local community.

After 20 years dedicated to procurement, Craig has recently pivoted his career to focus on AI strategy.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, AI Strategy and Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Strategic AI Adoption
His new role focuses on leveraging AI for business efficiency, connecting technology to tangible outcomes after a long career in procurement.
Procurement Transformation
He has a proven track record leading global procurement initiatives at IQVIA, focusing on process optimization through technology and data analytics.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Senior Director, AI Strategy and Operations
IQVIA
8-2022 - 9-2025
Senior Director Procurement Transformation
IQVIA
11-2021 - 7-2022
Procurement Transformation Director
IQVIA
10-2017 - 11-2021
Sourcing Director
IQVIA
9-2015 - 10-2017
UK Procurement Lead
WPP
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Education
4-2004
MCIPS
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
1995 - 1998
BA
University of Hull
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