George Ochieng

George Ochieng is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.

He pursued his education at Maseno National School, The Wharton School, Moi University where he obtained a B.Sc., and Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business where he earned his MBA.

George has held various leadership roles at Novartis including Executive Director & US Head Commercial Procurement, Head of Procurement - Patient Access and Market Insights, Marketing & Sales Procurement, Associate Director Strategic Sourcing - Marketing Services, and Category Manager - Marketing Services - Strategic Sourcing.

Prior to his tenure at Novartis, he gained valuable experience at The Hartford as Assistant Director - Strategic Sourcing, Sprint Nextel Corporation as Sourcing Manager, Negotiator, and Financial Services Analyst III, and Finesse Technologies Ltd as a Managing Consultant.

George Ochieng also served as a Computer Specialist at the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), demonstrating his versatility and expertise across different sectors.

His strong educational foundation, coupled with his extensive professional experience, have equipped George with a robust skill set in procurement, strategic sourcing, and commercial operations.