Experienced Blackstone executive joins CoreTrust to drive faster growth, innovation in indirect spend, and new market development.

CoreTrust, a leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), today announced the appointment of Vikram Suresh as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Suresh will oversee CoreTrust’s financial strategy and operations, while partnering with the full organization to support CoreTrust’s next phase of accelerated growth.

"We're thrilled to welcome Vikram as CFO," said Mahesh Shah, CEO of CoreTrust. "His extensive industry expertise and financial acumen come at a pivotal time as we expand our indirect spend solutions across midsize businesses, enterprises, the public sector, and European markets. Vikram’s leadership will enhance operations, foster innovation in procurement, and deliver even greater value to our members.”

Suresh brings a wealth of experience to CoreTrust, joining the organization after having spent the past 16 years at Blackstone, where he most recently was Senior Managing Director in the global Private Equity group. At Blackstone, Suresh led and evaluated multiple investments in the Services and Technology industries and served as a member of the Board of Directors for several companies, including CoreTrust. He earned a B.A. in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley.

"I am excited to join CoreTrust during this transformative period of growth, having worked closely with the organization for several years," said Suresh. “CoreTrust is a leading, trusted partner to a large ecosystem of suppliers, member companies, and private equity firms in the indirect spend space, and I look forward to partnering with this outstanding team to advance our mission and deliver even greater value to our partners and members.”

Suresh’s appointment follows the addition of four key leaders in 2024 and 2025: Greg Gillis (Chief Revenue Officer), Erik Carlson (Chief Marketing Officer), Eric Robinson (Chief People Officer), and Melissa Davis (General Counsel). Together, they bring a proven track record of leadership and success across their respective fields.

About CoreTrust

CoreTrust, a leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) since 2006, has been a trusted partner in indirect spend solutions, helping businesses, private equity firms, and suppliers save more and buy smarter. With over $8 billion in annual purchasing power and over 3,500 members, CoreTrust offers 125+ pre-negotiated contracts with top suppliers across key categories like corporate services, facilities, supply chain and logistics, HR, Pharmacy Benefit Management, technology, and travel.

Members benefit from market-leading pricing and exclusive access to the CoreTrust Experience Platform (CXP), a digital marketplace featuring curated contracts and actionable insights for smarter procurement. Best of all, membership is free, delivering unparalleled savings and streamlined solutions for managing indirect spend. Learn more at coretrustpg.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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