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Hervé Le Faou

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CPO - Chief Procurement Officer & Sustainability leader at The HEINEKEN Company
📍 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Hervé Le Faou is the Chief Procurement Officer and Sustainability Leader at HEINEKEN, where he manages a €21 billion spend and a team of 1, 100 people across 80 markets. He spearheads the companys ESG and net-zero carbon strategy, drawing on his engineering background from Arts et Métiers and extensive experience at Kraft Heinz and Danone.

He is passionate about transforming procurement into a driver for business growth and sustainability. His teams have won multiple awards for their work in carbon reduction and environmental initiatives, reflecting his focus on collaborative innovation with suppliers to build a more resilient and agile value chain.

Unique fact: Hervé is serving as a judge for the prestigious 2026 World Procurement Awards, recognizing global excellence and innovation in the field.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
CPO - Chief Procurement Officer & Sustainability leader
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Sustainable Procurement
His role combines procurement and sustainability leadership. He champions decarbonization, regenerative agriculture, and using ESG initiatives as a competitive advantage for the business.
AI in Procurement
Actively explores how Generative AI can revolutionize procurement by enhancing user experience, streamlining processes, and identifying sustainable sourcing opportunities within the supply chain.
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Career

Work history

4-2019
CPO - Chief Procurement Officer & Sustainability leader
The HEINEKEN Company
4-2016 - 3-2019
CPO - Chief Procurement Officer
The HEINEKEN Company
5-2014 - 4-2016
CEO - Managing Director, India
The Kraft Heinz Company
6-2013 - 5-2014
CPO - Chief Procurement Officer
The Kraft Heinz Company
5-2011 - 6-2013
Vice President Procurement EMEA
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Education
1987 - 1990
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Arts et Métiers - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers
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