Akbar Alinani
Global Executive Director, Procurement R & PD Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Akbar Alinani is a results-driven senior procurement leader with extensive experience advancing strategic sourcing and transformation initiatives across the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. He has successfully led global procurement operations, including a $1B+ BPO engagement, achieving significant cost savings, mitigating supply chain risk, and fostering innovation. Akbar’s expertise spans global spend management, category strategy, and supplier relationship management across R&D, manufacturing, and commercial functions. A strong cross-functional influencer, he is passionate about driving sustainable value, compliance, and operational excellence through data-driven and resilient sourcing practices.
Seminars
- Creating structured frameworks to engage small, niche, and other specialized suppliers
- Measuring the tangible value of small-business sourcing beyond compliance
- Collaborating across procurement and R&D functions to embed inclusiveness and bring innovation into sourcing strategy
- Mentoring/coaching small businesses to accelerate innovation while supporting our sustainability initiatives.
