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Fareen Mehrzai
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- AI
- Executive Leadership
- Talent and Culture
Speaker Bio
Fareen Mehrzai brings 20 years of experience within Supply Chain and Procurement to her position as Senior Director, Analyst. Mrs. Mehrzai is a thought partner for Procurement leaders in the areas of organizational design, talent management and personal effectiveness. As an expert, Mrs. Mehrzai helps CPO's and their team stay ahead of trends affecting their ability to attract, retain, develop and organize their most valuable resources, people.
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Sessions
Tuesday, May 05, 2026 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM EDT
Roundtable: Getting Started With AI Talent and Skills for Procurement
Fareen Mehrzai,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI skills are the latest hot commodity on the talent market, but many CPOs are left wondering what skills they need first, how they can develop those skills, if they can develop these with their current people or if they need to buy externally, and more. Come to this session to explore with your procurement peers the approaches to building crucial AI skills on your procurement team.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM EDT
What CPOs Must Know About AI’s Impact on the Future of Procurement Talent
Fareen Mehrzai,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is reshaping the future of procurement talent, creating new opportunities and challenges for Chief Procurement Officers. This session delves into how AI is redefining the skills, roles, and capabilities required in procurement teams. Explore the real-world implications of AI on talent management, emerging trends in workforce transformation, and actionable strategies CPOs can use to attract, develop, and retain top procurement talent in an AI-driven environment. Gain insights to help your organization build a future-ready procurement team and leverage AI for a competitive edge.
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