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Efficio Principals, Alessandra Spreafico and Jessica Spicher, named recipients of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
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- 12 Sep 2024
Efficio, the world's largest global procurement and supply chain consultancy, is proud to announce that Principals Jessica Spicher and Alessandra Spreafico are recipients of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award, presented by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics publications.
The award honours female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples set a foundation for women at all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
Jessica has been recognised in the Workforce Innovator category, establishing herself as a leader who isn't afraid to take a different approach to improve outcomes. Having held roles as both a practitioner and a consultant, Jessica adapts the traditional Procurement Excellence approach according to her clients' needs. Jessica has also implemented numerous initiatives, including the CPO coaching programme, where Efficio works with CPOs to create a custom curriculum focused on their individual development needs.
Alessandra has been awarded in the Rising Star category. Having quickly made a name for herself through her outstanding work with manufacturing clients, Alessandra's joined Efficio as a junior consultant in 2017 and quickly rose through the ranks to the position of Principal. Her expertise in complex procurement transformations has made her an invaluable asset to Efficio's clients, for whom she has consistently delivered success. She is a uniquely versatile leader, managing projects across manufacturing to financial services to high-tech, effectively understanding and meeting the unique needs of clients in various regions.
We are incredibly proud of Jessica and Alessandra for this well-deserved recognition. Their dedication, expertise, and leadership have not only driven success for our clients but have also set a benchmark for excellence in supply chain.
Jessica's innovative approach to Procurement Excellence and her commitment to workforce development has significantly expanded our North American practice and strengthened our service offerings. Her leadership and dedication are exemplary, setting a new standard for our team and the industry.
Alessandra has consistently delivered impactful solutions for her clients that enhance their competitive edge in the global market. Her strategic vision and expertise in complex procurement transformations have earned her the trust of clients and internal stakeholders, making her a crucial part of our delivery on major projects.
Both Jessica and Alessandra embody the values of excellence and innovation that Efficio stands for, each making significant contributions to our success. We are thrilled to see them recognised for their outstanding achievements and look forward to seeing their continued impact on the field.
Jessica Spicher and Alessandra Spreafico join their peers Marie-Eve Allison, Robyn Loubser, Shirin Tomlinson, Melissa Leonard, Barbara Guignard, and Isabel Fernandez in Efficio’s ever-growing list of influential Women in Supply Chain, alongside Melaye Ras-Work, who was also named a SDCE “Pro to Know” in 2022.