Eastern Regional SIGnature Event

SIGnature Hybrid Events are powerful one-day meetings in which buy-side practitioners benchmark with other organizations and network with colleagues facing similar issues. This hybrid event offers an Executive Roundtable, General Session Speakers offering training and practical, implementable tools, CPO Presentations, Analyst Overviews, and SIG Talks (15-minute discussions in a "Ted Talk" format). This event runs simultaneously in an in-person and virtual format so delegates on-site will experience the same programming for those online. Our day will wrap with a Networking session to allow all delegates the opportunity to connect. In-person participants will visit our Provider Showcase sponsor tables where our providers will showcase their industry expertise, all while enjoying a happy hour reception. Our virtual attendees can meet one-to-one or one-to-many for more targeting networking as well as enjoy sponsor demos or explore sponsor booths.
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Keynote Speakers
Speakers

Global Chief Procurement Officer
Bank of New York Mellon
Joseph Martinez is the Chief Procurement – BNY Mellon where he is responsible for Strategic Sourcing, Procurement to Pay Operations, Category Management, Market Data, Accounts Payable and Supply Chain Analytics. Prior to joining BNY Mellon he was the Chief Procurement & Financial Operations Officer for MUFG Bank where he was responsible for sourcing, travel, procurement to pay operations, corporate real estate, corporate insurance, corporate security and 1st line third party risk management for MUFG. Prior to that he was the Head of Global Sourcing – APAC at Deutsche Bank in Singapore.
Martinez brings more than 30 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Where he has held various senior positions in financial institutions such as Bank of America, American Express and Joseph was Chief Procurement Officer at Wachovia Bank. He also served as a Managing Director in the Strategic Sourcing Group at JPMorgan Chase, successfully leading the Professional Services Procurement Operations on a global scale. His prior experience also includes consulting for PricewaterhouseCoopers, as well as spending over ten years living and working internationally in Asia (Japan, China and Singapore) and two years in the Latin America markets earlier in his career. Post University, Joseph served 8 years in the U.S. Army and is a veteran.
Joseph has contributed to publications and written articles on topics of Supply Chain Management for the International Association for Commercial Contract Management and the Institute for Supply Management. Joseph is a co-author for the CPSM Study Guide and the three-book ISM Professional Series Certified Professional in Supply Management. He is a Certified Sourcing Professional from SIG University and a 2019 Super Nova Sourcing Hall of Fame Recipient.

CEO and President
Sourcing Industry Group (SIG)
Dawn Tiura, CEO and President of SIG, SIG University and Future of Sourcing digital publication, has more than 26 years of leadership experience, with the past 22 years focused on the sourcing and outsourcing industry. In 2007, Dawn joined SIG as CEO, but has been active in SIG as a speaker and trusted advisor since 1999, bringing the latest developments in sourcing and outsourcing to SIG members. Prior to joining SIG, Dawn held leadership positions as CEO of Denali Group and before that as a partner in a CPA firm. Dawn is actively involved on a number of boards promoting civic, health and children's issues in the Jacksonville, Florida area. Dawn is a licensed CPA and has a BA from the University of Michigan and an MS in taxation from Golden Gate University. Dawn brings to SIG a culture of brainstorming and internal innovation.
Executive Roundtable hosted by Oliver Wyman
This session brings our most senior buy-side attendees together for an exclusive, topic-based meeting. This is a Zoom style meeting, where delegates are on-camera with an open mic for open discussions, executive learning and peer networking. Hosted by Oliver Wyman, content and dialogue are designed specifically for the most senior delegates. This is an invitation only meeting.
Educational Keynote
Join us to learn from our featured educational industry expert. This is session offers an educational presentation with plenty of open discussion and Q&A.
Speed Networking
Speed Networking is an exciting way to make multiple like-minded connections in a short amount of time. You will be matched (virtually) for 3-minute meetings to learn and connect with your industry peers. Buy-side will connect with sell-side sponsors to learn more about solutions as well as with other buy-side delegates to strengthen your networks. This is a fast-paced, fun, and easy way to create the connections needed to increase value in the event as well as in your day-to-day professional lives.
SIG Talk #1
SIG Talks allow our valued provider sponsors 15-minutes to highlight themselves in a "Ted Talk" style format providing you with an overview on how they may apply to your business. We find that these short talks deliver maximum value in a short amount of time and uncover great value for our buy-side delegates.
SIG Talk #2
SIG Talks allow our valued provider sponsors 15-minutes to highlight themselves in a "Ted Talk" style format providing you with an overview on how they may apply to your business. We find that these short talks deliver maximum value in a short amount of time and uncover great value for our buy-side delegates.
Sponsoring Provider Keynote by JAGGAER
Sponsoring provider or senior buy-side keynote presentation will take place to bring you. powerful solutions to industry problems.
SIG Talk #3
SIG Talks allow our valued provider sponsors 15-minutes to highlight themselves in a "Ted Talk" style format providing you with an overview on how they may apply to your business. We find that these short talks deliver maximum value in a short amount of time and uncover great value for our buy-side delegates.
SIG Talk #4
SIG Talks allow our valued provider sponsors 15-minutes to highlight themselves in a "Ted Talk" style format providing you with an overview on how they may apply to your business. We find that these short talks deliver maximum value in a short amount of time and uncover great value for our buy-side delegates.
CPO Keynote Presentation by Joseph Martinez, CPO Bank of New York Mellon
Joseph Martinez
Joseph Martinez is the Chief Procurement – BNY Mellon where he is responsible for Strategic Sourcing, Procurement to Pay Operations, Category Management, Market Data, Accounts Payable and Supply Chain Analytics. Prior to joining BNY Mellon he was the Chief Procurement & Financial Operations Officer for MUFG Bank where he was responsible for sourcing, travel, procurement to pay operations, corporate real estate, corporate insurance, corporate security and 1st line third party risk management for MUFG. Prior to that he was the Head of Global Sourcing – APAC at Deutsche Bank in Singapore.
Martinez brings more than 30 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Where he has held various senior positions in financial institutions such as Bank of America, American Express and Joseph was Chief Procurement Officer at Wachovia Bank. He also served as a Managing Director in the Strategic Sourcing Group at JPMorgan Chase, successfully leading the Professional Services Procurement Operations on a global scale. His prior experience also includes consulting for PricewaterhouseCoopers, as well as spending over ten years living and working internationally in Asia (Japan, China and Singapore) and two years in the Latin America markets earlier in his career. Post University, Joseph served 8 years in the U.S. Army and is a veteran.
Joseph has contributed to publications and written articles on topics of Supply Chain Management for the International Association for Commercial Contract Management and the Institute for Supply Management. Joseph is a co-author for the CPSM Study Guide and the three-book ISM Professional Series Certified Professional in Supply Management. He is a Certified Sourcing Professional from SIG University and a 2019 Super Nova Sourcing Hall of Fame Recipient.
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Dawn Tiura
Dawn Tiura, CEO and President of SIG, SIG University and Future of Sourcing digital publication, has more than 26 years of leadership experience, with the past 22 years focused on the sourcing and outsourcing industry. In 2007, Dawn joined SIG as CEO, but has been active in SIG as a speaker and trusted advisor since 1999, bringing the latest developments in sourcing and outsourcing to SIG members. Prior to joining SIG, Dawn held leadership positions as CEO of Denali Group and before that as a partner in a CPA firm. Dawn is actively involved on a number of boards promoting civic, health and children's issues in the Jacksonville, Florida area. Dawn is a licensed CPA and has a BA from the University of Michigan and an MS in taxation from Golden Gate University. Dawn brings to SIG a culture of brainstorming and internal innovation.
About SIGnature Events
SIGnature Events are powerful one-day meetings in which buy-side practitioners benchmark with other organizations and network with colleagues facing similar issues. The event offers executive roundtables, general session speakers, lunch, CPO presentations, analyst overviews and SIG Talks (15-minute discussions in a "Ted Talk" format), as well as our famous Provider Showcase program. Delegates will learn and network throughout the day, then wind down the afternoon with a happy hour, casual one-on-one discussions and a pocket full of long-term collegial relationships. Keep an eye on our event calendar for specific dates and topics of upcoming events!
Sample Agenda for SIGnature Events
Times are based on Eastern Time (UTC -5)
Concurrent Grand Roundtable for general session delegates