Sebastien Bals
Login to view DISC.Sebastien Bals is the Chief Procurement Officer at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, leveraging extensive global experience from leadership roles at Merck and UCB. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, he focuses on procurement excellence and building high-performing teams. Colleagues describe him as a wise, professional, and self-motivated negotiator.
He is passionate about sustainability, serving as an Ambassador for The Sustainable Procurement Pledge to champion environmental and social causes. Sebastien thrives on building strong relationships and applies his leadership philosophy not just in business, but also on the hockey pitch, showing a passion for the sport.
Unique fact: He explicitly connects his leadership style between the corporate boardroom and the hockey pitch, highlighting a versatile approach to team strategy.
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