LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Deutsche Post DHL is a world-leading logistics company , founded in 2002 when Deutsche Post AG acquired DHL

Spinelli has a proven track record of driving transformation while enhancing performance sustainably . She says she is “ passionate about developing meaningful supplier relationships and engagements , building a competitive ecosystem ”.

Constantly looking for ways to enhance a company ’ s success beyond functional and personal boundaries , Spinelli began her career at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles .

Over the past two decades , she has climbed the corporate ladder , working for organisations in the automotive , consumer goods , telecommunications and logistics industries .

Such companies include Opel AG , General Motors , BMW and Phillips , before joining Deutsche Post DHL in 2020 as Chief Procurement Officer .

In March 2022 , Deutsche Post DHL announced one of Spinelli ’ s proudest moments since she began working for the logistics company : the signing of two of its largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel deals , with BP and Neste .

Working with her cross-functional procurement team , Spinelli contributes fully to the company ’ s sustainability roadmap , working to boost the company ’ s decarbonisation efforts . Spinelli ’ s peers on LinkedIn describe her as a “ natural born leader ”, with both “ astonishing technical skills and interpersonal skills ”.

Spinelli ’ s many skill sets include : purchasing , supply management , global sourcing , supplier development and supply chain management . In our recently published Top 100 Women in Procurement 2023 , Spinelli sits in 21st place , and in the fast-changing world of procurement , she was named the single most influential woman in our 2022 list .

Sustainability in supply chain and procurement It can be clearly seen from her career that Spinelli is a firm believer and advocate for sustainability .

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