Katharina Jungblut | Senior Associate Director
Unilever

Katharina Jungblut, Senior Associate Director, Unilever

Katharina Jungblut is a forward-thinking procurement leader with more than 15 years of experience shaping global sourcing strategies across €1B+ in spend. She has a proven track record of driving sourcing innovation and partnerships in Fortune Global 500 companies spanning beauty, health & wellbeing, energy, finance, and consulting. Katharina currently leads global, multicultural teams of 20+ and manages sourcing strategies for brand portfolios exceeding €39B in sales, including iconic names such as Dove, Lux, and Vaseline. Over her career, she has consistently delivered €10M+ in annual savings, embedded sustainable sourcing models, and spearheaded enterprise-wide transformation programs. Known for forging high-impact partnerships and navigating complex global dynamics, Katharina brings strategic influence, cross-industry adaptability, and a relentless focus on value creation. Her mission is to help organizations unlock long-term growth, secure competitive advantage, and deliver profitable impact.

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Day 2: 16th October @ 10:00

Moving at the speed of trust: Reinventing Partnerships in Palm & Surfactants at Unilever

In this engaging session, Katharina Jungblut, Senior Associate Director of Global Procurement at Unilever, will share how Unilever is reimagining the sourcing and innovation of palm and surfactants to build a more sustainable and resilient value chain. Through powerful storytelling and real-world examples, she will highlight how Unilever’s Home Care, Personal Care, and Beauty & Wellbeing businesses are driving low-carbon innovation, accelerating alternatives to palm, and forging partnerships that move at the speed of trust.

last published: 16/Oct/25 10:26 GMT

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