Ravin Balendran

Ravin Balendran is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the Head of Procurement at Costa since December 2024. Prior to this role, Ravin held the position of Group General Manager Procurement & Continuous Improvement at Perfection Fresh Australia from July 2022 to November 2024, where responsibilities included designing and managing a group-wide procurement structure. Ravin's background includes significant roles at the City of Melbourne as Director of Procurement & Contract Management, Sportsbet as a Procurement Management Consultant, Dun & Bradstreet as Head of Procurement & Property ANZ, and Bupa Australia & New Zealand as Procurement Manager ANZ. Additional experience encompasses positions at CGU Insurance, St Barbara Limited, Wood Group PSN, and PwC Australia, focusing on procurement transformation, strategy, and operational improvements across various industries. Ravin holds a Bachelor of Environmental (Chemical) Engineering from RMIT University and a Bachelor of Engineering from University High School.