In a recent interview with Supply Chain Digital, Rick Ackermann, Head of Procurement at BW LPG, shares how the company is transforming procurement from a back-office function into a strategic business partner. Since joining BW LPG in 2019, Rick has driven a bold agenda focused on digitalisation, ESG integration and supplier partnerships — all while supporting the company’s mission to deliver energy for a better world.
The interview highlights BW LPG’s use of data-driven procurement, real-time KPI dashboards, e-commerce platforms and an upcoming AI workforce to unlock efficiency and insight. It also explores how sustainability is embedded into every supplier relationship through rigorous ESG standards, alongside a strategic approach to partnerships, risk management and talent development in an increasingly complex global landscape.
You can read the full interview here (page 54f.): Supply Chain Digital Magazine January 2026 | Page 56
