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Speakers
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Diane Valentin, UNGM Programme Analyst
Ms Diane Valentin has worked for the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) for the last 8 years. Since she joined the UN, Diane has contributed to the strategic development of the UNGM portal and has supported the operationalization of UN inter-agency initiatives on the UNGM portal. Diane managed multiple digital projects which contributed to simplify the access of potential suppliers to the UN market and supported UN procurement harmonization and collaboration.
Diane is also the focal point for the UNGM's Trade Promotion Portal supporting trade partners' efforts to promote UN procurement opportunities and supports the organization of UN International Procurement Seminars from a UNGM perspective.
Diane is a French national and is currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Kerry Kassow, Coordinator of the UN Procurement Network (HLCM-PN)
Kerry has worked for UNDP in various capacities for 20 years and is currently the Coordinator of the United Nation's Procurement Network (HLCM-PN) - the UN's global network of Procurement Directors and Senior Procurement Practitioners. As well as supporting the activities of the HLCM-PN, Kerry is the lead and focal point for UN International Procurement Seminars hosted by Member States.
Following graduation from the University of Central Lancashire, and prior to joining UNDP, Kerry worked for 9 years in the private sector in the field of medical device manufacturing and was latterly purchasing team lead at Cook Medical Denmark.
Kerry is a citizen of Ireland, but is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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