Who Are the Speakers to Watch Out For at Coupa Inspire 2026?

Leading voices in procurement and supply chain have come together Coupa Inspire 2026 to explore AI-native technology and the future of agentic procurement in Las Vegas.

Procurement and supply chain functions face pressure from high interest rates, volatile geopolitics and mounting ESG obligations.

These disciplines have moved from back-office operations to boardroom priorities, with AI-powered solutions emerging as critical tools for navigating complexity and driving strategic value.

Coupa Inspire 2026 offers attendees opportunities to explore how AI-native technology is reshaping procurement and creating new possibilities for intelligent automation.

Led by the theme "The Network Effect", the event explores how AI-native technology could unlock a new era of agentic procurement.

This could move leaders beyond traditional purchasing towards autonomous, intelligent systems that learn, adapt and execute decisions with minimal human intervention.

AI Magazine highlights eight speakers to watch at Coupa Inspire 2026, each bringing unique perspectives on AI-driven transformation.

Leagh Turner

Leagh Turner is CEO and Board Director at Coupa.

She oversees operations and growth as the company transitions to AI-native platforms.

Leagh was previously co-CEO of Ceridian and brings more than 20 years of software industry leadership, including senior roles at SAP and Oracle.

The Women's Executive Network recognised her twice as one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women and she holds a degree from Western University in London, Ontario, Canada.

Dean Bain

Dean Bain is GM and SVP of Supply Chain at Coupa, leading global go-to-market strategy for direct material supply chain functions, focusing on AI-driven supply chain optimisation.

Dean has nearly 20 years of industry experience, with career highlights including key roles at Blue Yonder, Syncron, UPS and DHL, where he developed expertise in leveraging AI and machine learning for demand forecasting and inventory optimisation.

Jeff Collier

Jeff Collier is Chief Revenue Officer at Coupa and oversees revenue and sales strategy as the company scales through agentic AI capabilities.

He has a background in computer science and go-to-market expertise across procurement, supply chain and finance and architects Coupa's growth engine around AI-native solutions.

Jeff previously led SAP's Intelligent Spend and Business Network global revenue organisation.

He holds a Master's degree in computer science and remains an active AI enthusiast.

Tricia Miller

Tricia Miller is SVP of Product Marketing at Coupa.

She leads product marketing and community development by integrating customer insights and driving engagement around AI-powered procurement solutions.

Tricia spent 25 years at Accenture before Coupa and rose to Managing Director and Interim CPO, where she oversaw indirect procurement and witnessed the early adoption of AI in procurement operations.

Ryan Loock

Ryan Loock is VP of Sourcing Supplier Management at Mastercard.

He leads an international procurement team exploring AI applications across traditional procurement, operations, systems, governance and responsible sourcing.

At Mastercard, Ryan oversees initiatives that leverage AI for supplier risk assessment, spend analysis and contract intelligence.

Jeff Markey

Jeff Markey is VP of Digital Transformation at Kimberly-Clark.

He specialises in AI-enabled supply chain transformation, SAP S/4HANA implementation with embedded AI capabilities, global process automation and enterprise change leadership.

Jeff translates AI strategy into action with a track record of driving profitability through intelligent digitisation and machine learning applications.

Carrie Miller

Carrie Miller is Interim CPO at Nike.

She has extensive international experience in finance and procurement, with growing focus on AI-powered procurement operations.

Carrie has the ability to improve operations through intelligent automation, drive business growth and maximise profitability through AI-enhanced financial management.

Rob Turner

Rob Turner is CPO at Deliveroo.

He currently leads procurement integration and transformation across DoorDash, Deliveroo and Wolt following their combination, with AI-native systems at the core of the unified platform.

Rob builds a unified global procurement capability whilst driving digital transformation through agentic AI.

He brings senior procurement leadership experience from Amazon, John Lewis Partnership, PepsiCo and Anglo American.