Michael van Keulen joins Omnea as CPO in Residence

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses a pivotal development in the procurement and supplier management industry. Omnea, a leading agentic operating system, has appointed Michael van Keulen as Chief Procurement Officer in Residence. With nearly 30 years of experience in finance, procurement, and enterprise transformation, Michael van Keulen is set to bring his extensive expertise to Omnea's product strategy and roadmap. His role will involve guiding customers through their procurement transformations, leveraging the potential of Artificial Intelligence to reshape the landscape of procurement. Michael van Keulen's decision to join Omnea was driven by his desire for a truly Artificial Intelligence-native solution, which he found in Omnea's innovative approach. Omnea has experienced significant growth, tripling its revenue in the twelve months leading to June 2026, marking its third consecutive year of more than three times growth. The company has attracted enterprises such as PayPal, Just Eat, and T. Rowe Price, and has seen a 64% increase in global headcount, with a notable 250% growth in its New York team. Michael van Keulen's appointment is expected to further enhance Omnea's capabilities in helping businesses make better decisions through intelligent procurement innovation. For more information about Omnea and its offerings, visit their website at Omnea.