Ilija Ugrinic, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Proactis

As Director of Strategy & Innovation at Proactis, Ilija leads the shaping the company vision and market strategy, with a strong focus on emerging trends and a passion for customer-centric solutions. Ilija plays a pivotal role in positioning the company to meet the diverse and evolving needs of customers, leveraging innovative and emerging technologies to drive progress. Drawing on experience of customer challenges and being at the forefront of the use of Artificial Intelligence, Ilija is spearheading initiatives to deliver true customer value through innovation, while ensuring Proactis is positioned at the forefront of spend management. With over 20 years of experience within spend management from both a procurement and finance perspective, Ilija is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and has occupied a variety of roles with his vast experience, providing insights from customers, strategic partners and innovative technologies.