Valoris Partner

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Walter Ferrer in different capacities over the years — most closely during his time as Chief Procurement Officer at O-I Glass. What stood out to me then, and continues to stand out, are the traits that define him not just as a strong executive, but as a true business leader.

Walter is a strategic thinker in the purest sense. He doesn’t just focus just on today’s outcomes — he consistently pushes the conversation toward what needs to be true five or ten years from now to create lasting, transformational value. He sees the broader picture and is relentless in defining the long-term plays that will matter most.

But vision alone isn’t what makes Walter exceptional — it’s how he brings people along. He’s an engaging and inclusive leader, connecting across every layer of the organization — up, down, across functions, and across regions — ensuring alignment, ownership, and momentum. He creates clarity in complexity, and he knows how to build buy-in without ever losing focus on the outcomes that matter.

And while Walter has led large global functions, his thinking and impact go far beyond any formal role. He brings a 360-degree business perspective, acting with the mindset of a CEO: balancing strategy, execution, financial discipline, and organizational health in everything he touches.

One quality I admire deeply is his resilience. Walter faces challenges directly and doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations or decisions. Whether navigating uncertainty, driving cultural shifts, or reshaping supplier strategies, he leads with both courage and consistency.

In short, Walter is someone who elevates the conversation, drives meaningful progress, and earns the trust of those around him. Any company looking to accelerate performance while building for the long term would be fortunate to have him in the room.”

“I had the opportunity to work with Romain for several years in O-I, in the last few ones as his direct supervisor. Romain is a very direct and straight leader, he's able to distinguish between an ambition and a goal and making sure that, while the ambition remains front and center with his team, the goal is always achieved or surpassed.

Analytical and pragmatic by nature, will dissect the problem and prepare one or more plans to reach the target in a set of meaningful steps, stretched if needed but not impossible.

If you only need to fill a position without specific ambitions then look elsewhere, Romain is not going to fit that role. If you have procurement goals that are not achieved, you need to restructure the function or streamline the effectiveness of the processes then Romain may be what you need.