FULL LIST OF LEADERSHIP HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious awards available to individuals working in the public and private sectors. The IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame is unique in that it recognizes individuals not only for their contributions to innovative management practices and collaborative business models but just as important for their contributions to society at large through measurable outcomes. Inductees must demonstrate that unique quality of leadership that allows them to synthesize a new model of business with everyone’s obligation to contribute to community-based economic development, support socially-directed investments, and provide development opportunities to all those impacted by their work. Inductees are generally senior executives at the C-suite level, working in the field as customers, providers, or advisors who have made significant contributions to both business and society through collaborative business relationships over a period of years. Recipients of The IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame award are selected by a committee of Hall of Fame members. Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis. DOWNLOAD THE HALL OF FAME NOMINATION PROCESS PDF
IAOP® 2026 inductees were formally inducted into the 2026 Leadership Hall of Fame during the OWS26 Awards Ceremony in Chicago on April 28, 2026.
Jon Browning is the Founder and CEO of Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping historically underrepresented graduates secure their first professional roles and build thriving careers. GMI was launched in March 2020 and has since grown to over 10,000 volunteer mentors in 150+ countries. Under Browning's leadership, GMI has built a global mentoring model that closes the opportunity gap for students who lack access to career guidance and professional networks. The program pairs each student with a dedicated mentor who provides personalized coaching as they navigate the transition from education to employment, resulting in 74% of GMI mentees securing employment within six months of graduation. Browning's leadership in advancing mentorship, equity, and measurable social impact across global sourcing ecosystems has earned him recognition as a leader in the field. He was inducted into the IAOP® Leadership Hall of Fame in 2026, celebrating his contributions to the global sourcing industry and his role in creating impactful mentorship programs.
Mauricio Odovaine is an influential operations leader with over two decades of expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and global workforce operations. Currently serving as the Head of Strategic Sourcing at Meta, he oversees the company’s global indirect spend with a strategic focus on high-impact contracting, supplier governance, and sustainable outsourcing. A staunch advocate for purposeful innovation, Mauricio excels at bridging the gap between operational efficiency and corporate responsibility. Beyond his corporate mandate, he is a champion for diversity and inclusion, driving social change through impact sourcing. As a Trustee at Teen-Turn, Mauricio is dedicated to empowering young women from underserved communities by providing hands-on STEM experiences, effectively shaping a more inclusive future for the technology sector.
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