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Elena Talenti

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Procurement Sr. Director - Global Distribution/Logistics at the LEGO Group
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Elena Talenti is a Senior Procurement Leader at The LEGO Group, specializing in global distribution and logistics. She has a strong track record of leading procurement transformations at major companies, including Heineken and IKEA. People who have worked with her describe her as having exceptional strategic vision and being an intelligent thought leader.

She thrives in complex, multicultural environments, guiding organizations through change and building high-performing teams to deliver significant results. Her experience includes managing teams and operations across more than 10 countries.

Unique fact: Elena led a team of PMOs at Heineken, overseeing a portfolio of over 200 cross-functional projects designed to generate company-wide savings.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Procurement Sr. Director - Global Distribution/Logistics
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Procurement Transformation
Her career focus has been transforming procurement teams from tactical units into strategic business partners at LEGO, Heineken, and IKEA.
Global Logistics
She currently leads the Global Distribution and Logistics procurement function for The LEGO Group, focusing on resiliency and long-term productivity.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Procurement Sr. Director - Global Distribution/Logistics
the LEGO Group
8-2021 - 7-2023
Procurement Director - Global Distribution/Logistics
the LEGO Group
7-2020 - 7-2021
Chief Transformation Officer & Head of Procurement - Heineken Italia
The HEINEKEN Company
10-2018 - 7-2020
Head Of Procurement (Director) - Heineken Italia
The HEINEKEN Company
9-2015 - 9-2018
Procurement / Business Development Manager at IKEA Transport & Logistic Services SEMEA
Inter IKEA Group
In the press

Media appearances

Building an effective supply chain with The LEGO Group. Featured in Apple Podcasts (The Ultimate Supply Chain Podcast)
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The LEGO Group and Kuehne+Nagel open state‑of‑the‑art European distribution centre in Belgium. Featured in Kuehne+Nagel Newsroom
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Education
1998 - 2003
Master of Arts - MA
Università degli Studi di Cagliari
1993 - 1998
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Liceo Scientifico L.B. Alberti, Cagliari
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