Franchesca Laclé is a seasoned procurement professional currently serving as the Global IT Procurement Operations Manager at Ahold Delhaize since November 2022. Prior experience includes working as a Procurement Consultant at AevesBenefit (June 2018 - November 2022) and roles at B&S BV as both Junior and Trainee Purchase Manager from January 2017 to May 2018. Franchesca's career began in recruitment as a Recruitment Consultant at Ardekay, focusing on IT placements, and has also included positions in sales at Urban Outfitters and Foot Locker Europe. Academic credentials comprise a Master’s Degree in Consultancy & Entrepreneurship from Rotterdam Business School and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.