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Lauren Richardson

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Senior Advisor at Self-employed
📍 New York, New York, United States

Lauren is a seasoned advisor and board director with C-level experience as a Chief Procurement and Finance Officer at global companies like Colgate-Palmolive and Starbucks. An alumna of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she specializes in M&A, transformation, and building global supplier relationships to drive profit and sustainable savings.

Described by colleagues as a creative and solid business partner, Lauren has a passion for coaching and developing talent within her teams. Her extensive international experience, including multiple assignments abroad and language skills, points to an appreciation for diverse cultures and building deep, trusted global relationships.

After a distinguished 40-year career, Lauren has announced her plans to retire in 2026.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Senior Advisor
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Sustainable Procurement
She actively promotes and recognizes team members' contributions towards corporate sustainability goals, as highlighted in her recent social media activity.
Supplier Diversity
Lauren publicly champions global supplier diversity programs, showing a commitment to fostering inclusive and strategic sourcing practices within large organizations.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Senior Advisor
Self-employed
8-2016 - 12-2025
Chief Procurement Officer
Colgate-Palmolive
10-2014 - 8-2016
SVP, Chief Procurement Officer
Starbucks
1-2007 - 10-2014
Sr. VP Procurement
L Brands
1-2005 - 12-2006
CFO/VP Finance Supply Chain Management and Indirect Procurement
Aramark
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Education
1979 - 1983
BA
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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