Kateryna Holovnia

Kateryna Holovnia is an accomplished procurement professional currently serving as the Global Head of Procurement and Global API & Excipients Category Buyer at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC since September 2020. With extensive experience in procurement management, Kateryna held the position of EAME Direct Procurement Manager at Syngenta UK Limited from September 2012 to September 2020, driving procurement activities across the supply chain. Previous roles include Direct Procurement Manager for CIS at Syngenta and Senior Buyer at IDS Group (Ukraine), where responsibilities involved overseeing purchasing systems and supplier performance for multiple plants. Kateryna's educational background includes a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry and Ecology from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, as well as various specialized qualifications such as MCIPS from The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.