Lilian Pontes
About Lilian Pontes
Lilian Pontes serves as the Head of Procurement, Accounts Payable & Corporate Service & Real Estate at HSBC, where she leads procurement operations with a focus on compliance and operational effectiveness. With extensive experience across various companies in Brazil, she specializes in third-party risk governance and developing sustainable procurement strategies.
Current Role at HSBC
Lilian Pontes serves as the Head of Procurement, Accounts Payable & Corporate Service & Real Estate at HSBC. She has held this position since 2021 in São Paulo, Brazil. In this role, she leads procurement operations, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance with both bank group policies and local regulatory requirements. Her responsibilities include driving purchase order compliance and managing supplier relationships.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining HSBC, Lilian Pontes accumulated extensive experience in procurement across various organizations. She worked at JLL as the Sourcing & Procurement Director from 2019 to 2021 and previously held the position of Regional Sourcing Manager LATAM from 2015 to 2019. Her earlier roles include Procurement Manager at GSK and Procurement Specialist at Bayer, where she developed her expertise in procurement strategies and operational management.
Educational Background
Lilian Pontes has a solid educational foundation in business and management. She earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from FIA - USP, studying from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Universidade Paulista between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, she studied English Language and Literature at UniFMU, completing her degree from 2000 to 2004. She also pursued Management and Planning of Marketing Business at ESPM from 2008 to 2009.
Specialization in Procurement
Lilian Pontes specializes in third-party risk governance and control within the procurement sector. She has a strategic approach to process optimization and simplification, focusing on developing procurement strategies that maximize value in the supply chain while promoting sustainability. Her expertise extends to services management, particularly within the banking and pharmaceutical industries.
Regional Procurement Management Experience
Lilian Pontes has significant experience managing procurement operations across 23 countries in the Latin America region, including Brazil and Mexico. This regional expertise enhances her ability to navigate diverse regulatory environments and implement effective procurement strategies tailored to local markets. Her leadership in stakeholder management and supplier relationship management is integral to her role.