August CPO & Executive Virtual Series
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Keynote Speakers
Speakers
Head of Vendor Risk Management and Contracts Management
University Federal Credit Union
Karen has led financial institutions in the development, and management of strategic vendor relationship management and procurement functions for twenty plus years at firms such as Harris Bank/Bank of Montreal, Discover Financial Services/Morgan Stanley, Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (now Trellis), University Federal Credit Union, and other non-financial firms. She leads both contract and vendor management as well as source-to pay operations for all corporate requirements with a higher concentration in corporate-wide IT, Lending, Marketing and branch operations contracting and procurement requirements, including but not limited to complex negotiations, risk mitigation, and vendor performance oversight. Currently, Karen is completing the roll-out of a new vendor management system. She is supporting sourcing and procurement of a new ERP system, and incorporating an prior existing procurement function into the vendor management function, including developing staff; strategic goals and objectives; policy and procedures; and a maturity model framework. She is completing her recertification of the Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVPM) certificate.
Karen is an alumna of St. Leo University (BA), and Webster University and the Kellogg School of Managements Executive Program (MBA & Executive Education). She holds a CRVPM. She is a member of the Kellogg Women Executive Network, and the Links Incorporated and a Ceresa mentor. Karen is also a Board Member of the Austin Chapter of Credit Unions Board.
CPO & VP Global Procurement and Supply Chain
LogMeln
Jean leads Global Procurement for LogMeIn, Inc., one of the world’s top 10 SaaS companies and market leader in communications & conferencing, identify & access, and customer engagement technology. Raised on Legos and Lincoln Logs, she enjoys building scalable global direct & indirect Procurement functions and partnering with visionary leaders.
Jean has 30+ years of experience working in multiple industries including financial services, insurance, retail, and technology. She has been a leader in international management, global procurement, project management and accounting. A Client Advisory Board member for Scout/Workday and Frosch.
Jean holds a B.S. in Accounting from Northeastern University and M.B.A. in International Management from Bentley University. Awards include: LogMeIn’s President’s Club, Marsh & McLennan Company’s Chief Procurement Officer Legion of Excellence and The Hartford Quality of Excellence.
Throughout her career, Jean sought better ways to bring value, innovation and mentorship to forge a new path. As a proud mother of a 2020 college graduate with a technology and science degree, forging a better future hits home.
To reach Jean, email Jean.Johnson@LogMeIn.com.
Vice President
Scout RFP, a Workday company
Alex Yakubovich is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Scout RFP, a Workday company. Alex led Scout RFP as its CEO from its inception in 2014 to its acquisition by Workday in 2019. An ambitious entrepreneur, Alex is passionate about turning great ideas into even better companies. Prior to Scout RFP, he co-founded ONOSYS, one of the largest online ordering providers in the country, which was acquired by Livingsocial in 2012.
A Day in the Life Discussion with Karen Coker, Head of Vendor Risk Management and Contracts Management at University Federal Credit Union
Join us for a discussion with Karen Coker, Head of Vendor Risk Management and Contracts Management at University Federal Credit Union. Living through unsettled times means mitigating risk through industry expertise. Karen will share some of her best practices for sustatining high performing success including:
Karen Coker
Karen has led financial institutions in the development, and management of strategic vendor relationship management and procurement functions for twenty plus years at firms such as Harris Bank/Bank of Montreal, Discover Financial Services/Morgan Stanley, Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (now Trellis), University Federal Credit Union, and other non-financial firms. She leads both contract and vendor management as well as source-to pay operations for all corporate requirements with a higher concentration in corporate-wide IT, Lending, Marketing and branch operations contracting and procurement requirements, including but not limited to complex negotiations, risk mitigation, and vendor performance oversight. Currently, Karen is completing the roll-out of a new vendor management system. She is supporting sourcing and procurement of a new ERP system, and incorporating an prior existing procurement function into the vendor management function, including developing staff; strategic goals and objectives; policy and procedures; and a maturity model framework. She is completing her recertification of the Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVPM) certificate.
Karen is an alumna of St. Leo University (BA), and Webster University and the Kellogg School of Managements Executive Program (MBA & Executive Education). She holds a CRVPM. She is a member of the Kellogg Women Executive Network, and the Links Incorporated and a Ceresa mentor. Karen is also a Board Member of the Austin Chapter of Credit Unions Board.
2020: The Year of the Proactive CPO
As 2020 unfolds, it has tested all parts of the enterprise. Procurement organizations are emerging stronger than ever, shepherding their businesses through crisis, thanks to proactive Chief Procurement Officers.
Join LogMeIn’s CPO Jean Johnson on August 12th for an insightful discussion on how her team is surpassing goals while planning with agility.
She will share how Procurement at LogMeIn is:
Jean Johnson
Jean leads Global Procurement for LogMeIn, Inc., one of the world’s top 10 SaaS companies and market leader in communications & conferencing, identify & access, and customer engagement technology. Raised on Legos and Lincoln Logs, she enjoys building scalable global direct & indirect Procurement functions and partnering with visionary leaders.
Jean has 30+ years of experience working in multiple industries including financial services, insurance, retail, and technology. She has been a leader in international management, global procurement, project management and accounting. A Client Advisory Board member for Scout/Workday and Frosch.
Jean holds a B.S. in Accounting from Northeastern University and M.B.A. in International Management from Bentley University. Awards include: LogMeIn’s President’s Club, Marsh & McLennan Company’s Chief Procurement Officer Legion of Excellence and The Hartford Quality of Excellence.
Throughout her career, Jean sought better ways to bring value, innovation and mentorship to forge a new path. As a proud mother of a 2020 college graduate with a technology and science degree, forging a better future hits home.
To reach Jean, email Jean.Johnson@LogMeIn.com.
Open Roundtable Discussion co-facilitated by Dawn Tiura, President & CPO, SIG alongside Alex Yakubovich, Vice President, Scout RFP, a Workday Company
Please join the discussion Co-Facilitated by Dawn Tiura, President & CEO, SIG alongside Alex Yakubovich, Vice President, Scout RFP, a Workday Company. Feel free to share your discussion topics with the group. Some of the topics to explore will include:
Alex Yakubovich
Alex Yakubovich is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Scout RFP, a Workday company. Alex led Scout RFP as its CEO from its inception in 2014 to its acquisition by Workday in 2019. An ambitious entrepreneur, Alex is passionate about turning great ideas into even better companies. Prior to Scout RFP, he co-founded ONOSYS, one of the largest online ordering providers in the country, which was acquired by Livingsocial in 2012.
CPO & EXECUTIVE VIRTUAL SERIES OVERVIEW
SIG'S CPO & Executive Virtual Series is an opportunity for the most senior procurement executives to gather with their peers in an interactive virtual environment to discuss their most pressing issues. Facilitated in part by SIG Members, these small group conversations are designed to be topic-based for maximum value.
Event Agenda
Please note that this meeting has been scheduled based upon the Eastern Time Zone