Speaker: Ms. Vidya Malkani
Date: 10 March 2025
Time: 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Aligned CLO: CLO 3
Corresponding Weeks: 9 & 10
About the Speaker
Ms. Vidya Malkani is a distinguished procurement and supply chain professional with over 16 years across the GCC. She currently serves as Managing Partner at VMC Consulting Services, Dubai, with a career spanning industries such as oil & gas, retail, media, higher education, and banking. Her notable roles include Director of Procurement & Supply Chain at the American University of Sharjah, Procurement Manager at the Middle East Broadcasting Center, and Vendor and Contract Management at ENOC. Her expertise includes transformation strategies, digital procurement, strategic sourcing, and ESG practices. She holds prestigious qualifications such as FCIPS (Fellow CIPS, UK) and SPSM (Next Level Purchasing, USA) and has been recognized as a Global 200 Women Power Leader 2024, awarded CIPS Procurement Leader of the Year 2023 and the CIPS Transformation Category Award 2018. She is also deeply committed to professional development lecturing students and serving as a keynote speaker on sustainable procurement and digital transformation.
About VMC Consulting Services
VMC Consulting Services, established in 2024 and headquartered in Dubai, is a dynamic consultancy firm specializing in procurement transformation, supply chain innovation, and business optimization. The firm applies cutting-edge tools and strategies to enhance procurement processes, improve cost management, and incorporate sustainable practices. VMC provides strategic consulting, customized training, and mentoring to help organizations turn procurement into a competitive advantage. By focusing on data-driven decision-making and digital transformation, VMC helps businesses achieve measurable ROI and long-term success through innovative, tailored solutions.