NEW YORK, September 30, 2024 — Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced it has been named Supplier of the Year for Indirect Services in Stellantis’ fourth annual global supplier awards. Stellantis is one of the world’s leading automakers and mobility providers, and it recognized Kyndryl for its extraordinary quality, delivery, unwavering commitment and operational excellence throughout 2023.
Kyndryl was honored for managing essential Stellantis business operations across multiple regions, enabling the automaker’s Information, Communication, Technology (ICT) functions to focus on digital innovation, cybersecurity, new business models and customer-centric solutions.
The Stellantis global supplier awards named 21 companies as Stellantis Supplier of the Year in various categories and recognized 47 additional nominees. Kyndryl won in the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain category.
“We are honored to be named a Stellantis Supplier of the Year, recognized for delivering innovative services and capabilities that are powering Stellantis’ transformation into a sustainable mobility technology company. We are proud to partner with Stellantis on its digital journey and look forward to our continued collaboration to optimize the company’s global operations,” said Christian Klezl, Managing Partner, Kyndryl.
“We are thrilled to extend our sincerest congratulations to this year's Supplier of the Year winners and nominees. Their dedication and superior standards have been instrumental in overcoming challenges and achieving remarkable milestones. Their exceptional performance, collaborative spirit, and commitment to quality and punctuality have been pivotal to our success,” said Maxime Picat, Stellantis Chief Purchasing & Supply Chain Officer.
The award winners were announced September 24, 2024, at the historic Lingotto Conference Hall in Turin, Italy, by Picat alongside other members of Stellantis’ Purchasing & Supply Chain Leadership Team. The celebration was attended by over 200 global suppliers and partners, underscoring the significance of this occasion.
