Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, recently announced Frieda He has joined the company as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).
Executive Career Trajectory
She is set to spearhead the global procurement organization with a sharp focus on supply chain resilience and cost optimization. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the company scales to meet the surging demands of AI-driven digital infrastructure.
Before joining the Vertiv leadership team, Frieda served as CPO at Polestar (2023โ2026), where she expertly managed a $3 billion annual global spend and navigated the complexities of enterprise transformation during significant industry shifts.
Industry Expertise and Impact
With nearly two decades of leadership, Friedaโs professional footprint is defined by high-stakes management and operational excellence. At Volvo Cars, she served as Vice President and Head of Global Propulsion & Sustainability Procurement, overseeing a massive $9 billion annual spend and acting as a cornerstone for the brand’s electrification evolution. Her career is further distinguished by a robust foundation in the Asia-Pacific region, where she developed deep technical expertise in cost engineering, global sourcing, and supplier development across Chinaโs manufacturing landscape.
Academic Foundations
Friedaโs strategic expertise is backed on educational background that bridges global business hubs. She holds an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford in England, a credential that underscores her sophisticated approach to multinational governance and value creation. Additionally, she earned her bachelorโs degrees in General Studies and Business/Commerce from Northeast Normal University in China, providing her with a unique, dual-perspective lens on global market dynamics and procurement strategy.
โFrieda He is a proven global leader with deep experience building and scaling resilient, sustainable supply chains,โ said Gio Albertazzi, chief executive officer, Vertiv. โHer expertise in complex, multinational procurement environments and her track record of driving operational discipline and value creation will be critical as Vertiv continues to scale to meet accelerating demand from AIโdriven and highโdensity digital infrastructure.โ
โIโm excited to join Vertiv at such a transformative moment for the digital infrastructure industry,โ said Frieda He. โVertivโs role at the center of the global data center and critical infrastructure ecosystem presents a unique opportunity to create value through strong partnerships, operational excellence, and responsible, resilient supply chains.โ
