Meet the Speakers
Yara Zimmermann is the Indirect Sourcing Lead for Europe, Asia, and Africa at Wabtec Corporation spearheading transformation at the intersection of global teams, emerging technologies, and sustainable impact mainly in the automotive and rail sector.
With over 20 years of strategic sourcing experience across diverse industries and roles, she leads high-performing international teams, implements AI-enabled procurement solutions, and embeds sustainability principles into core business strategies. Recognized for transforming complexity into clarity and aligning global stakeholders around a shared vision for meaningful, lasting change.
Co-founder and active leader of multiple women’s initiatives, Climate Fresk facilitator, and lifelong learner. Deeply committed to systems thinking, cultural intelligence, and reimagining the future of work through purposeful innovation and continuous learning.