SPLC Announces Appointment of Five New Members to Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2025 – The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has announced the addition of five distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors, effective November 20, 2025. These new members include senior global procurement and corporate sustainability leaders from sectors spanning technology, pharmaceuticals, and higher education. They further strengthen SPLC’s leadership as it continues its vision to accelerate the adoption of sustainable procurement practices and drive environmental and social responsibility throughout global supply chains with goals in reducing supply chain risks and improving operational resilience.
The new Board members are:
- Anthony Fuller, Global Head of Sourcing and Sustainability, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America
- Danielle Van Vleet, Assistant Director of Sustainable and Inclusive Procurement, Arizona State University
- Erol Odabasi, Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability, Stryker
- Nicole Anderson Brodin, Sustainable Procurement Manager, Essity
- Prasanthi Sathyaprakash, VP, Head of Global Procurement, Hitachi Vantara & Hitachi Digital Services
“We are thrilled to welcome these five exceptional individuals to our Board,” said Rekha Menon-Varma, CEO of AltaScient and Chair of the SPLC Board of Directors. “Their collective experience in driving real-world sustainability results, coupled with their procurement leadership, will be invaluable as SPLC guides our community through complex global supply chain challenges and opportunities.”
The new directors were appointed following a comprehensive search process aimed at ensuring the board reflects a broad range of perspectives essential to the SPLC’s global impact.
Click here for the full SPLC Board of Directors list.
Media Contact
Kristy Pickurel, Director of Marketing & Communications, SPLC
kristyp@sustainablepurchasing.org
About SPLC
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) is a global community of purchasers, suppliers, advocates, and experts dedicated to driving positive impact through the power of procurement. Visit SPLC at www.sustainablepurchasing.org.