Ramanathan Somasundaram

Dr. Ramanathan Somasundaram researched the Diffusion of e-Government Procurement (e-GP) for his doctoral thesis work in Denmark (2001 - 2004). Since then, he has actively worked in the design, development, implementation, and assessment of e-GP systems in multiple countries in Asia and Africa. Ramanathan has worked as an international e-GP consultant for the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Further, he is keen to apply emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence in e-GP systems development.

Yunji Tak

Ms. Yunji Tak is the Assistant Director of the Public Procurement International Cooperation Division, PPS, Korea. Before her appointment in this position, she was an intern of the International Development Project Team of World 2022 –2023.

Ms. Tak completed her Bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science from Dankook University and her Master's in International Development and Cooperation from the Korea University Graduate School of International Studies.

Sergiy Boote

Mr. Sergiy Boote is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Prozorro.Sales. Mr.  Boote is a financial and operations management expert. Before assuming the CEO position of Prozorro Sales, Mr. Boote held the positions of COO and CFO. From 2004 to 2017, he worked for Ernst and Young in Ukraine and Germany. 

Before E&Y, he worked for Starlight Media Holding as Deputy CFO.

Robin Kumar Thakur

Robin is a seasoned procurement professional with over 16 years of experience, including 11 years at the World Bank.  Robin is an engineer with academic qualifications and holds a master’s degree in supply chain management. As Procurement Specialist at the World Bank, he provides fiduciary oversight for 14 investment projects across various sectors, including Urban Development, Water, Transport, Agriculture, Education, and Health.

Saumya Ranjan Behera

​Mr. Saumya Ranjan Behera is a seasoned business leader with over 20 Years of experience in Business Growth, Sales, Program Management, and Product & Digital Transformation.  Mr. Behera completed his MBA from FMS, Delhi (DU) in Strategy, Finance & Operations and his bachelor's degree in technology in Electrical Engineering from CET.