Meet the Speakers
Gregory N. Vider, Co-Founder and Managing Director of apadua, is an experienced procurement professional with over 20 years of cross-industry expertise, particularly in strategy development, transformation, value analysis/value engineering, and digitalization. Over the past decade, he has focused intensively on indirect procurement and the use of AI to modernize and streamline processes in this long-undervalued area.
Gregory is known for his analytical depth and forward-thinking approach to solving complex procurement challenges. His work bridges strategic vision and technological innovation, enabling organizations to unlock efficiency and long-term value in indirect spend.
Outside of his professional life, Gregory draws on his background as a former competitive athlete and remains active in a variety of sports, including road cycling, wakeboarding, alpine skiing, and martial arts.