Ian Harward was hired by HealthEquity in 2017 to spin up their first a Procurement department. While implementing, growing, and scaling the Procurement department, HealthEquity made a series of acquisitions between 2019-2021. Ian has served as the Head of Procurement since November of 2019. Prior to joining HealthEquity, Ian was Buyer for Vivint.SmartHome a smart home and home security provider. In that role he oversaw the purchasing of a wide array inventory and commodities. Before joining Vivint.SmartHome he played Division 1 and Division 2 basketball for Brigham Young University and Brigham Young University – Hawaii respectively. Ian is passionate about outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and golfing. They constantly seek to improve through reading and other education opportunities. Ian holds a Bachelor of Business Management with an emphasis in Global Supply Chain Management from the University of Brigham Young University – Hawaii.
Day 1 – March 9, 2026
4:30 PM Panel: Ensuring Seamless Process Integration During Mergers And Acquisitions (M&A)
Mergers and acquisitions mean major shifts in business operations, especially for procurement. Whether you’re acquiring or being acquired, successful integration is a key. Learn how to navigate this delicate transition period from experts who have dealt with it firsthand
Key takeaways:
- Making sense of your new procurement structure
- Standardizing procurement systems across both organizations
- Reviewing supplier contracts and resolving overlapping contracts
- Easing the transition and reducing friction with new teams and colleagues
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ian.
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