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Zyad Khan

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Zyad Khan is a distinguished Chartered Procurement and Sustainability Leader with over 25 years of international experience driving strategic, value-centric, and ESG-driven procurement transformations across aviation, government, corporate, and large-scale events. A Practicing Fellow of CIPS (FCIPS), CPPM-certified, and UNITAR-certified in Environmental SDGs, Zyad is recognized among the Top 50 Procurement Leaders in the MENA region and is a leading voice shaping the future of sustainable procurement across multiple digital and print mediums.

His career spans pivotal roles at Emirates Airlines, the Private Office of the Ruler of Dubai, and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), where he serves as Associate Director of Procurement & Contracts. At DWTC, he has transformed procurement from a transactional function into a strategic, value-generating partner overseeing multi-category portfolios including IT, facilities, FMCG, hospitality, and events. He played a key role in landmark initiatives such as Expo 2020 Dubai and COP28 while embedding sustainable procurement roadmaps aligned with Dubai Vision 2030.

Zyadโ€™s leadership combines commercial acumen, governance, supplier relationship excellence, and ESG integration. He is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and mentor, delivering executive programs for ADNOC and DWTC, mentoring postgraduate students at Heriot-Watt University, and contributing to CIPS thought leadership with a focus on emerging African markets and branch work.

His professional work spans national priorities including food security and in-country value initiatives, where he has partnered with leading consulting firms such as Kloepfel Consulting and The Procurement Channel, in addition to speaking duties at global platforms like Procurement Success Summit and ASEAN Procurement Summit.

His achievements have earned accolades including recognition as Process Orchestration Champion-CPO Strategy, Agile Procurement Champion of the Year, Pioneer in Sustainable Procurement Practices, Leadership Award at the Legacy Circle (2025), Supply Chain Leader of the Month (2026), and regional commendations for transformative impact including digitization around E-Invoicing.

Grounded in authenticity and purpose, Zyad advocates for procurement that balances People, Planet, and Profit, driving innovation, resilience, and measurable long-term value across supply ecosystems.