Michael Pleuger

Background

About Michael Pleuger

Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of akirolabs — an AI-powered platform redefining strategic procurement through the world’s first AI-enabled collaboration platform for category strategy. akirolabs is shaping the future of procurement as the information powerhouse and value-chain orchestrator. Under his leadership, akirolabs has evolved from concept to a globally recognized ProcureTech innovator, serving Fortune 500 and mid-market leaders across five continents. The company has been recognized as a “breakthrough innovation” by Kearney and named a “Future 5” ProcureTech startup by Spend Matters. Backed by international VCs and AI innovation grants, akirolabs is scaling rapidly toward its vision of becoming the operating system for strategic procurement. Before founding akirolabs, Michael was a Senior Partner at Roland Berger and KPMG, advising global corporations on procurement transformation and large-scale value-creation programs. Earlier in his career, he helped design and launch the Vodafone Procurement Company in Luxembourg — now regarded as one of Europe’s most advanced procurement organizations. With more than 25 years of international experience in procurement, digital transformation, and management consulting, Michael is recognized for delivering sustainable results and award-winning innovation. He is passionate about advancing the digital future of procurement and is a frequent keynote speaker on AI, innovation, and the evolving role of enterprise strategy.