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Asahi opens procurement Centers of Excellence in Singapore

770x514 Asahi opens Procurement Centers of Excellence in Singapore
Photo credit: Asahi Global Procurement Pte. Ltd. (AGPRO)
12 Sept 2025•2 min read

Photo credit: Asahi Global Procurement Pte. Ltd. (AGPRO)

Asahi Global Procurement Pte. Ltd. (AGPRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., is strengthening its global procurement capabilities with the launch of three Centers of Excellence in Singapore. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the Centers mark a new phase in Asahi’s transformation journey—one that puts innovation, resilience, and sustainability at the core of its global supply chain.

Since establishing AGPRO in Singapore in 2024, the Group has been reshaping how it manages procurement across international markets. Today, Singapore is more than just a headquarters—it’s a launchpad for ideas, tools, and partnerships that are shaping the future of procurement for the Group.

The three Centers—Sustainability & Innovation, Procurement Excellence & Digital Enablement, and Strategic Commodity Risk Management—strengthen AGPRO’s ability to navigate increasing supply chain complexity. Each center focuses on a core area of capability: embedding sustainability across procurement practices, accelerating the use of digital and data-driven tools, and managing strategic risks. Together, they advance AGPRO’s role in delivering long-term value to the Asahi Group, while building a strong talent pipeline and reinforcing Singapore’s position as a center for global procurement leadership.

"Singapore continues to play a strategic role in Asahi’s transformation journey. With EDB’s support, our Centers of Excellence will enhance resilience, strengthen our sustainability agenda, and accelerate the digitalization of procurement across our global operations."

Kaoru Sakita

Group Chief Financial Officer

Asahi Group Holdings

"Our investment in Singapore enables us to bring together diverse expertise from across the region to co-create practical solutions with local partners and suppliers. By anchoring our global Centers of Excellence here, we aim to advance capability building, address strategic risks, and scale impactful practices from Singapore to the rest of our markets. This positions us well for future growth while contributing to the broader ecosystem."

Tomas Veit

Chief Executive Officer

Asahi Global Procurement

"Asahi's new Centers of Excellence underscore Singapore's position as a trusted base for multi-national companies to manage their global functions. Through these Centers, Asahi will create opportunities for local talent to develop capabilities in sustainability, digital innovation, and risk management. This marks an exciting milestone in Singapore’s continued partnership with Asahi, and we look forward to supporting the company’s growth across their operations globally."

Pee Beng Kong

Executive Vice President

EDB

This launch positions Singapore as a strategic hub for high-value global supply chain capabilities. It also reinforces Asahi’s long-term commitment to building future-ready procurement expertise to support its growing global operations.

 

Source: Asahi Global Procurement Launches Three Centers of Excellence to Strengthen Procurement in Singapore, published 12 September 2025, on Asahi Group Holdings.

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