Sourcing Forum

WFA Sourcing Forum

WFA Sourcing brings together over 2,000 global and regional marketing procurement practitioners from leading advertisers across a wide range of industries.

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In close collaboration with WFA’s Global Sourcing Board, its mission is to elevate the marketing procurement function by advancing world-class standards and equipping WFA members with the capabilities that unlock greater performance and meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Through research, webinars, hands-on tools and over 10 global Sourcing Forum meetings each year, we create spaces for our community to connect, challenge perspectives and advance smarter ways of working.

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Upcoming Forum events

  1. WFA is partnering with ProcureCon Australia at Hilton Sydney, Australia.

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  2. Sourcing Forum

    17 Jun 2026

    WFA Sourcing Forum brings together over 2,000 global and regional marketing procurement practitioners from leading advertisers across a wide range of industries.  

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  3. External Event: ProcureCon Asia July 7-9, Singapore

    Singapore Singapore

    07 Jul 2026

    WFA is partnering with ProcureCon Asia at Equarius Hotel, Singapore. 

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The Sourcing Forum is co-chaired by Chris Kredo and Jennifer Mclachlan.

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Chairpersons

  • Chris Kredo

    Chris Kredo

    Senior Vice-President Global Procurement A&M, PepsiCo
  • Jennifer Mclachlan

    Jennifer Mclachlan

    Vice-President Brand Building Purchases, P&G

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