International Names Sebastian Leger as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer
International has appointed Sebastian Leger as senior vice president and chief procurement officer, effective April 1, 2026.
More than 20 years
April 1, 2026
What Happened
International announced the appointment of Sebastian Leger as senior vice president and chief procurement officer, effective April 1, 2026. In this role, Leger will lead the company's global Procurement organization and report directly to President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum. He will be responsible for procurement strategy and operations, supplier partnerships, and alignment with TRATON Group.
“Sebastian’s extensive procurement leadership experience across the commercial vehicle industry – and his proven track record in cost optimization, supplier quality and strategic transformation – will help further strengthen International’s global procurement capabilities. His leadership comes at a crucial time as we optimize our delivery of quality solutions to our customers.”
- Senior vice president, Strategy and Procurement Excellence at MAN Truck & Bus SE, leading strategic procurement initiatives and group-wide excellence programs.
- Successive senior leadership roles at MAN Truck & Bus, including SVP Purchasing Cabin, Electronics and Product Cost Optimization, SVP Purchasing Bus, and VP roles overseeing major purchasing categorie
- Began procurement leadership career at Daimler AG as team lead for Interior Purchasing.
“I am honored to join International and contribute to the company’s transformation. I look forward to working closely with our teams and suppliers across the globe to continue building a high performing, collaborative procurement organization that drives value for our customers.”
Why this matters
This leadership change aims to strengthen International's global procurement capabilities and supplier partnerships, supporting the company's focus on delivering quality solutions to customers.
Terms in This Story
- Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
- An executive responsible for overseeing an organization's procurement strategy and operations, including sourcing and supplier management.
- TRATON Group
- A global commercial vehicle group that includes brands such as Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International.
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