Rekha Menon-Varma, Managing Partner at Vertaeon LLC, Receives the SPLC Award for Individual Leadership (Vertaeon News)

Rekha Menon-Varma, Managing Partner at Vertaeon LLC, Receives the SPLC Award for Individual Leadership

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) recognized Rekha Menon-Varma, managing partner of UF Innovate | The Hub resident company Vertaeon LLC, with the 2020 award for Individual Leadership, at the Council’s annual awards ceremony. The award celebrates her visionary leadership and dedicated efforts fundamental to the advancement of sustainable procurement and supply chain risk reduction.

Seven organizations including Hilton Supply Management, Tillamook County Creamery, and California DGS Procurement Division were also recognized in categories like overall sustainable purchasing program, demonstrating business value and engaging suppliers. Rekha was selected by a prestigious panel of experts who evaluated the breadth and impact of her contributions.

“We are proud to reward and recognize the winners of these awards for their outstanding Sustainable Purchasing Leadership efforts,” said Donna Westerman, CEO of the SPLC. “It was clear to our judges that their vision and strategy execution will help guide us toward a more sustainable world.”

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