Purvee Kondal

About Purvee Kondal

As a forward-thinking executive with experience in retail, healthcare, BFSI, high-tech, and education, I have led the advancement of procurement in regulated and non-regulated industries, focusing on value delivery, compliance, and ethical sourcing. My leadership philosophy: Show up consistently. Learn continuously. Deliver with excellence. Transform relentlessly. Ethics and Integrity as non-negotiable foundational values.I have transformed organizational capabilities across diverse industries and created world-class risk management and vendor programs. I offer a keen understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) within partner ecosystems, expertise in filtering AI for bias, and broad market knowledge across functions.A trailblazing leader, I willingly take on new and challenging roles and solve complex problems where others have failed. I excel at designing novel solutions, executing long-range vision and strategy, and creating winning outcomes by building strategic partnerships and strong teams invested in the company’s success.A few career highlights include:Transformed Strategic Sourcing capabilities and drove multiple x ROI at Albertsons & Sephora.Drove provider and customer acquisition by communicating the value of an AI-powered sourcing platform at GlobalityBuilt a partnership between procurement and IT at Ross Stores that cut costs and boosted efficiency and marginsDeveloped a vendor management office to facilitate IT outsourcing at CNO Financial GroupHelped General Electric implement strategic processes to prepare for federal regulatory oversightContributed to saving more than 50 jobs at Johnson & JohnsonTrusted as a board and C-Suite advisor, I use data-driven insights to influence market decisions and convey the business impact of transformative technologies, such as AI, big data, blockchain, and machine learning. Currently, I lead the Board of Advisors for RampRate and participate in the National Association of Corporate Directors Accelerate program.Sought after as a thought leader, I have published articles on Al governance, procurement, vendor management, and diversity and presented at the Alsbridge Collaborative Conference, Hexaware Thoughtcast, OLOOP\'s In the Loop, and the International Data Engineering and Science Association. I was nominated for Women in IT’s Transformation Leader of the Year Award in 2020.I also hold a National Association of Corporate Directors Directorship Certified designation.Please feel free to connect with me here.

Experience

1. Investor

   Athena Alliance

   Sep 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Investor in Athena Alliance, a development and networking community for executive women.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy & Marketing

• San José State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing