WeWork , 312 Arizona Ave
Santa Monica
GARY LEVITAN
TITLE : GLOBAL HEAD OF PROCUREMENT INDUSTRY : REAL ESTATE LOCATION : NEW YORK , US
“ We are becoming a more mature organisation ,” says Levitan . “ We are creating processes and systems that are allowing us to scale and grow . But it ’ s not an easy transition from being a startup to being a company able to expand products and solutions to meet growing demand , in order to secure our long-term viability . This process is a day to day reality at WeWork .”
EXECUTIVE BIO
Gary is a veteran Procurement leader with a deep passion for Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability . Gary is currently leading all procurement and supply chain efforts for WeWork with comprehensive responsibility for owning and managing spend across all Direct and Indirect categories globally .
Gary has 15 + years ’ experience efficiently and effectively enabling spend owners , business units , and functional partners to maximise the value they receive from suppliers to meet and exceed their objectives .
Gary has been recognised as a respected leader and mentor of crossfunctional teams of senior sourcing and procurement professionals for recognisable global firms such as JPMorgan Chase , The Hudson ’ s Bay Company , and Saks Fifth Avenue .