PUBLISHER: Andrew Bartolini

Founder & Chief Research Officer, Ardent Partners

Andrew Bartolini is widely recognized as one of the top global procurement analysts. For more than two decades, he has been at the forefront of procurement research, publishing the annual State of Procurement report and authoring thousands of articles on CPO Rising, a leading platform for senior procurement executives. As the Founder and Chief Research Officer of Ardent Partners, Andrew has built a body of work spanning every major procurement topic, from digital transformation and supplier risk to AI and the future of work. He convenes and celebrates the profession through the CPO Rising Summit and CPO Honors Awards, which draw senior executives from across the globe. Trusted by CPOs, CFOs, and solution providers alike, Andrew’s research and insights are shaping the future of procurement.

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Market Influence

• 20 years publishing the State of Procurement report

• Hundreds of reports covering technology, innovation, best practices, and strategy

• Thousands of articles published on CPO Rising

• Global community reach via Ardent Partners’ Webinar Series and CPO Rising Summit, plus the annual CPO HONORS Awards

• Independent, analyst-led research influencing CPOs and technology providers worldwide

• Deep coverage across strategy, operations, and technology

• Also regarded as the industry’s top accounts payable analyst

You can see his complete background and connect with him on LinkedIn here or send him a message.