Most Influential CPOs Driving Strategic Sourcing and Sustainable Growth to Watch in 2025
In an era where global supply chains determine the stability and competitiveness of entire industries, few leaders embody the strategic evolution of procurement as powerfully as Jawad Minhas. With a distinguished career spanning 27 years across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United States, Jawad represents a new class of procurement visionary who has elevated the function from a transactional necessity to a boardroom-level discipline driving growth, resilience, and innovation.
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Jawad Minhas
Independent Strategic |Procurement & Supply Chain Leader
In the annals of modern business transformation, few leaders have witnessed and shaped change as profoundly as Jawad Minhas. With 27 years of global experience spanning the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and the USA, he has evolved from a procurement professional into a boardroom strategist whose decisions have influenced billion-dollar projects, hyperscale data centers, and iconic developments that have redefined national economies.
Mahmood Hussein
Founder & CEO of Global Drone Solutions
In the sprawling landscapes of Australia, where vast mining operations stretch beyond horizons and energy infrastructure spans thousands of kilometres, a technological transformation is reshaping how industries operate. At the centre of this evolution stands Mahmood Hussein, whose journey from traditional energy and aviation sectors to drone technology leadership exemplifies how strategic vision can create meaningful careers in emerging fields.
Komal Jajoo
CEO, Hayford Integrated Training Institute
In the bustling landscape of Dubai’s business ecosystem, where innovation meets tradition and global aspirations converge with local expertise, few leaders have demonstrated the rare combination of visionary thinking, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to human development that defines truly transformative leadership. Komal Jajoo stands as a testament to what emerges when purpose meets performance, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond organizational boundaries.
GUSTAVO ALVAREZ
Cloud Transformation Leader | Kyndryl
In an era where digital transformation determines competitive advantage, few leaders possess the unique combination of global perspective, cultural intelligence, and business technology mastery required to orchestrate cloud strategies across diverse markets. Gustavo Alvarez stands as a rare breed of executive who has not only navigated the complexities of multinational cloud transformations but has consistently delivered exceptional results that transcend geographical boundaries and cultural divides.
