Sopan Shah, SVP and Global Chief Procurement Office at IHG Hotel & Resorts, was recently named one of the Top 100 Procurement Leaders for 2025 by Procurement Magazine. He was one of two honorees from the hospitality and tourism industry and the only representative from a hospitality company. 

Joining Shah on the list is fellow Atlantan Daniel Coe, CPO of The Coca-Cola Company, and Jennifer Morceri, CPO of Google, with whom Shah was featured in an article in the CPOStrategy AI in Procurement Playbook, available for download here.  

Procurement Magazine gives this honor to recognize “the procurement pioneers” driving cost optimization, supply resilience, digital transformation, and ESG impact stating that “these leaders are shaping the future of procurement with bold strategies and innovation.” 

Glen White, CEO of BizClick Media and Procurement Magazine, elaborated that “each CPO is a strategic powerhouse, revolutionising how their organisations source, partner and deliver value – while building resilient supplier relationships that will stand the test of time.” 

In reaction to his spot on the list, Shah said “While I am humbled to be included on this list of esteemed professional colleagues, the recognition is solely due to the exceptional work of the IHG Global Procurement team. I frequently say that we are the best procurement team in the industry, and this remarkable honor is a testament to that. Our unwavering commitment is to drive growth for IHG and our owners by consistently striving for simplicity, speed, and excellence in all that we do.” 

You can see all of the Top 100 Procurement Leaders here.