Gowrishankar Chandran
Vice President - Global Supply Chain | Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader | Building High-Performing Teams | Driving Operational Excellence
- Role
- Vice President at NatWest Group
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gowrishankar Chandran
Global Strategic Sourcing Leader | Six Sigma Green Belt | Supply Chain & Process Improvement Expert | Driving Sustainable Value Across BankingI am a Six Sigma Green Belt–certified supply chain executive with over 22 years of global leadership experience in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, and risk governance across banking and financial services. Currently serving as Vice President, Supply Chain at NatWest Group, I drive end-to-end sourcing strategies, contract performance optimization, and enterprise-wide cost transformation, delivering £15M+ in annualized savings across Technology, Professional Services, and Non-Tech categories.My expertise includes: Global Supply Chain Strategy & Governance Digital Procurement Transformation (SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Jagger, Fieldglass) Risk Management & Compliance Sustainability & ESG Integration Cost Optimization & Value Creation Leadership Development & Talent StrategyI have successfully established and scaled global supply chain functions and offshore capabilities in India and APAC, embedding robust governance frameworks, supplier resilience programs, and digital solutions to enable agility and continuity during critical periods such as the pandemic.Recognized as a trusted advisor to boards and CXOs, I combine strategic vision with operational excellence, balancing cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals. Passionate about mentoring future leaders, I have built high-performing, future-ready teams that deliver measurable business impact.MBA in Finance & Marketing | CIPS Certified | Exponent in Innovation, Resilience & Leadership Excellence
Experience
Vice President
Dec 2023 — Present · Tamil Nadu, IN
Education
Asan Memorial College Of Arts And Science
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
1999 — 2001
MGR Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Hotel Management & Catering Technology
2001 — 2004
University of Madras
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
2003 — 2005
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