Gabriel Kiewek

Tasked with leading the global procurement operations, managing multibillion dollar spend spread across three core regions and 58 worldwide locations with a team of ~300 internal and external procurement resources as well as the effective execution of major capital growth projects. Leading a multifunctional, multinational engineering and project team to execute the construction and startup of new plants and facilities for the company. • Transformed the procurement function to create a best in class organization and process after the spin-off from DuPont, implementation of different effective & functional systems including modular source to pay solutions, third-party logistics and real estate operating programs. • Established new rules for saving calculations, tracking process, reporting tools, and KPI’s. Annual savings exceeding $100 M while incorporating and automating touch-less purchase to payment process metrics from 8% to over 47%. • Global responsibility of large capital project execution including engineering, scheduling, estimating, procurement and construction management. Over $400M of new projects executed on time and on budget.

Entrusted to lead multibillion global procurement, working closely with other global functional leaders and teams to accelerate our global supply footprint and capabilities. Created and led the implementation of a multiyear strategy to aggressively improve corporate cost and time to market, accelerate project execution, and maximize procurement savings. Partnered closely with business leaders to ensure alignment of procurement and business growth strategies. • Identified, developed and executed a global supplier campaign to improve overall cost and speed to market capabilities for project execution growth opportunities moving from 17% to 72% Praxair’s Global Supplier Sourcing effectiveness and improving the speed of execution by 28%+. • Planned and executed all phases of a major functional reorganization reducing HC by 30% while increasing process efficiency to improve team effectiveness and alignment with business plans. • Multibillion global spend managed through a center led sourcing team with regional operations 350 FTE’s and annual savings exceeding $100 M, accounting for over ~20% of Corporate productivity results. • Aggressive working capital strategies that accounted for over $170 M in WC improvements.

Led strategy and analysis for ~$1.5 Billion Praxair Asia. Managed and drove development and implementation of a financial and business strategy for emerging economies in Asia and provided support for expansion initiatives in China, India, Korea and Thailand. Acted as counsel to country heads on strategic financial and investment decisions across China, India, Korea and Thailand. Partnered with country MDs to formulate strategic roadmaps and manage implementation. Oversaw annual strategic planning process focused on integrating diverse businesses and functions. • Consolidated and led the finance & IT cross-functional teams for China, India, Korea & Thailand with $1.5 B in rev. and the restructure of the Asia Finance center of Excellence in China. • Implemented projects and strategies that resulted in the best year on record for the Company in Asia meeting our EBITDA and WC goals for the first time in several years.

Served regional finance, procurement and IT functions, formulated country and regional strategies in areas of organic growth and mergers & acquisitions. Performed acute evaluations of key end markets that included energy, chemical, healthcare, manufacturing, electronics, and food/beverage. Managed annual strategic planning process and oversaw regional leadership meetings. Developed economic long-term financial planning models as well as assessment tools to support strategic analysis. Directed cross-functional business teams focused on identifying regional growth opportunities. • Developed plans and specific strategies to grow Operating Profit by 14%+ with sales growing 2X in 5 years • Led with key businesses stakeholders screening of potential acquisition targets in Mexico, finalizing with a very successful acquisition of the third largest competitor in the market. • Delivered analytical support and counsel to the Country General Manager in areas of capex opportunities, including communications with the Board of Directors finalizing with the construction and execution in Mexico of the largest project in the world for Praxair at that time. • Restructured the procurement team and led a high performing process increasing productivity from 1% to 6% • Evaluated new opportunities in adjacent markets i.e. Central America and recommended strategies to capture opportunities via organic and inorganic growth initiatives, expanding our presence in the region by 60%+. • Monitored market trends, industry dynamics, customers, competitors, technology, and geography and developed valuable insights that resulted in profitable growth initiatives, changing priorities / focus and resource allocation. • Incorporated and pioneered an order to cash and purchase to payment solution improving WC from 13% to 9%

Multinational manufacturer and designer of power transmission components. President and General Manager TB Wood’s Mexico San Luis Potosi (2001 – 2004) International Sales Director and Corporate Project Leader Pennsylvania USA (1998 – 2002) Industrial Blaju / TB Wood’s. Operations Manager Mexico City (1994 – 1998)