Vice President, Responsible Sourcing, GSC & GPOs, Aramark + Avendra International

Natily Santos

Natily Santos is a distinguished leader in business management, supply chain and community advancement, with over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality and Food & Beverage industry. She started her career at Aramark in a sales and marketing role and transitioned with increasing responsibilities to roles within operations, premium services, business affairs, compliance, and supply chain. As Vice President of Responsible Sourcing since 2019, her strategic approaches in sustainable procurement and supplier diversity have accelerated business growth while strengthening community bonds and bolstering local economies – resulting in over $1B in economic impact attributed to Aramark’s small and diverse spend.

Her commitment to mentorship and community engagement has garnered recognition from notable organizations mirroring her dedication to paying it forward and cultivating future leaders, including Philadelphia Business Journal 40 under 40, Pennsylvania’s 100 Most Influential Latinos, and Paving it Forward recognition. As the founder of Impacto, Aramark’s Hispanic and Latino Employee Resource Group and member of Aramark's Executive Diversity Council, Natily continues to champion inclusivity and empowerment within the corporate sphere.

Natily graduated from Temple University Fox School of Business where she received a master’s in business administration. She also earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in International Business with a focus on Hotel & Tourism Management from Johnson & Wales University.