Coca-Cola's Ron Lewis Speaking at SupplySide WestCoca-Cola's Ron Lewis Speaking at SupplySide West

PHOENIXVIRGO announced Ronald J. Lewis, the vice president of procurement and chief procurement officer at The Coca-Cola Company, as the featured speaker for its 2012 global expo and conference, SupplySide West.

With a focus on Innovation that Drives Collaboration, Lewis is expected to discuss the evolution and growth strategy of The Coca-Cola Company, and share how procurement helps fulfill company goals. His Featured Speaker Presentation will be held at the SupplySide West 2012 Global Expo and Conference on Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. at The Venetian & Sands Expo in Las Vegas.

With the continued diversification of beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company, the role of procurement has become a key strategic enabler for the companys continued innovation," said John Siefert, VIRGO's CEO. As part of the SupplySides continued effort to drive leadership and innovation, we are thrilled to welcome Mr. Lewis as our keynote speaker at SupplySide West 2012."

For more than 15 years, SupplySide has helped dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and cosmetic professionals find information to explore, discover, innovate and market their next best-selling product. With more than 12,000 attendees and 1,500+ booths, SupplySide West brings together the suppliers and buyers that drive the dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and cosmetic marketplace. Executive management, R&D, QA/QC and marketing leadership will explore and discover innovation from around the globe to develop the next product. The SupplySide West 2012 Global Expo and Conference will be held Nov. 5 through 9 at the Venetian & Sands Expo in Las Vegas. For more information, visit supplysideshow.com.