Darlyne Freedman
Chief Procurement Officer Vantive
Darlyne Freedman is a results-driven global operations executive with 20+ years of cross-functional leadership across CPG, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, overseeing budgets up to $4.5B. Known for leading transformative procurement and operational strategies, she has driven enterprise-wide change, multimillion-dollar savings, and major supply chain efficiencies across North and South America and Europe.
A strategic and innovative leader, Darlyne has successfully centralized procurement functions, built high-performing teams, and strengthened organizational performance through data-driven planning, continuous improvement, and cross-functional alignment. Her expertise spans end-to-end supply chain management, operational turnarounds, financial management, risk mitigation, and ESG-driven operations.
With a strong commitment to integrity, talent development, and inclusive leadership, Darlyne consistently elevates business value by forging strategic partnerships and enabling organizations to achieve long-term, sustainable growth.
Seminars
- Examining the evolving role of procurement from cost control to strategic enabler
- Exploring how procurement can influence innovation, compliance, and risk management
- Sharing lessons from pharma, biotech, and CRO leaders on building high-impact procurement functions
