With over 25 years of global experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, and IT management, Dirk Karl has joined enterprise software pioneers HUMAIN as CPO.

Karl joins HUMAIN from MTN Group, where he led the Global Sourcing and Supply Chain organisation and oversaw a multi-billion-dollar spend across 16 markets, earning over 20 global awards for procurement excellence. He has also held roles in General Motors, Daimler, ING Group and Orange/T Mobile.
Read our interview with Karl here
A true industry pioneer, Karl has transformed procurement functions into strategic, value-driven engines, championed next-generation technologies, and advanced sustainability across global supply chains.
“At HUMAIN, he will lead the mission to embed AI DNA into procurement and supply chain strategy to drive intelligence, innovation, and impact.”