Paul Van Der Sanden
About Paul Van Der Sanden
Paul Van Der Sanden serves as the Managing Director and Chief Procurement Officer at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in procurement and logistics, having held various leadership roles at Philips and served in the Royal Dutch Army.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Paul Van Der Sanden serves as the Managing Director and Chief Procurement Officer at Liberty Global. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and operations from Schiphol-Rijk. His role involves overseeing procurement processes and ensuring efficient supply chain management.
Previous Experience at Liberty Global
Before his current role, Paul Van Der Sanden worked at Liberty Global as Vice President of Procurement from 2012 to 2013. During this year, he focused on enhancing procurement practices within the organization while based in Schiphol-Rijk.
Career at Philips
Paul Van Der Sanden had a significant tenure at Philips, where he held various leadership roles. He served as Senior Vice President and CEO of Philips General Purchasing from 2007 to 2012. Prior to this, he was Vice President and General Manager of Forwarding and Distribution from 2002 to 2005, and Vice President of Supply Market Manager from 2005 to 2007.
Military Service Background
Paul Van Der Sanden served in the Royal Dutch Army as an Infantry Platoon Commander in the reserve forces, achieving the rank of Captain. His military service spanned from 1980 to 1982, where he was stationed in Ermelo.
Education and Expertise
Paul Van Der Sanden studied at Avans Hogeschool Tilburg, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from 1982 to 1986. He possesses expertise in People and Change Management, Supply Management, Forwarding & Distribution Management, and Process Improvement.