Welcome to the #loveprocurement podcast, where we bring you a fresh and lighthearted take on all things procurement. We’ll dive into this fascinating world with a twist of humor and a sprinkle of fun. Each episode explores a different topic, inviting industry experts and special guests to share their insights, experiences, and stories.

For those that #loveprocurement or are curious why others do.

Season 2 – Episode 8

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Season 2 Ep 8 : Culture as a Key Ingredient in Transformation feat. Karl Poulsen

Episode Description

RELEASED June 17, 2025

With the rate and scale of change in business today, no industry, company, or procurement team can expect to be exempt. That said, some investments are more effective than others when it comes to preparing to face changes head on – turning uncertainty and challenges into value and competitive advantage.

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, host Katie Berlekamp welcomes Karl Poulsen to the show. Karl is the Chief Procurement Officer at HISCOX, a provider of specialized insurance.

Karl talks about the most impactful investments he has been able to make and how that has prepared his team for change:

Investing in people and measuring the ROI in terms of feedback from the business
Helping suppliers understand changes based on business priorities and digital innovation, and making sure they are along for the journey
Setting ambitious but appropriate expectations for the impact of new technologies like AI

Previous Episodes

Season 1 – Episode 7

Ep 7: Telling the Ivalua Story feat. David Khuat-Duy

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Season 1 – Episode 8

Ep 8: Forming a Lasting Data Strategy feat. Joseph Yacura and Alex Saric

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Season 1 – Episode 9

Ep 9: Going from Procurement to the Dark Side feat. Arnaud Malarde and Jarrod McAdoo

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