Episode Details

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses the significant strides made by Omnea, an artificial intelligence-native procurement intake and orchestration platform, as it expands its presence in the United States market. The company has appointed Arie Barendrecht, the founder of WiredScore, as the new General Manager for the United States. This strategic move is expected to propel Omnea into a new phase of growth, focusing on maturing its go-to-market engine and increasing adoption among large enterprises. The expansion comes at a time when there is strong demand from companies seeking to expedite buying decisions while maintaining necessary governance and third-party risk controls, especially as the adoption of emerging artificial intelligence technologies accelerates.

Omnea has experienced a robust 12 months, with revenue more than tripling in 2025 and the United States accounting for around half of the total revenue. The company has scaled its global headcount to over 150 employees and plans to open a New York office to accommodate 50 new hires. Omnea's platform advancements have been recognized in Gartner Cool Vendors in Sourcing and Procurement Technology 2025, and it continues to build market-leading third-party risk management functionality. Arie Barendrecht's experience in building and scaling a global business is expected to help Omnea expand its strategic customer relationships and enterprise adoption in the United States. For more information about Omnea, visit their website at Omnea.