Pierre Laprée
About Pierre Laprée
Pierre Laprée is the CEO and Founder of Per Angusta, and currently serves as Chief Product Officer at SpendHQ. With over 15 years of experience in procurement and project management, he has held various roles in notable companies and has a strong educational background in business and eBusiness.
Work at SpendHQ
Pierre Laprée serves as the Chief Product Officer (CPO) at SpendHQ, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the company's leading spend analysis software. His leadership is integral to enhancing the product's capabilities and aligning it with market needs. Laprée's tenure at SpendHQ follows the acquisition of his company, Per Angusta, in July 2022, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Education and Expertise
Pierre Laprée has a diverse educational background, having studied at multiple institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Economics from Lycée du Parc from 1993 to 1996. He then pursued an MBA in eBusiness at Université Laval from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he studied Business at KEDGE Business School from 1998 to 2001. With over 15 years of experience in procurement, outsourcing, and international project management, Laprée combines his academic credentials with practical expertise.
Background
Pierre Laprée has a rich professional history that spans various roles in procurement and project management. He began his career at Adecco, where he held multiple positions including Project Manager, Senior Manager - Group IT Procurement, and Director - Group Procurement between 2005 and 2012. He also worked as Chargé de mission at Grenoble Ecole de Management in 2003. In 2012, he founded Per Angusta, which focuses on transforming the perception of procurement as a strategic function.
Achievements
Pierre Laprée's career includes significant achievements, particularly in the procurement sector. He launched Per Angusta in 2012 with the goal of elevating the role of procurement within organizations. His efforts culminated in the acquisition of Per Angusta by SpendHQ in July 2022, demonstrating his influence in the industry. Additionally, he has contributed to the Digital League as a member of the Comité Territorial - Lyon from 2021 to 2023 and is an active member of FrenchFounders since 2021.