Marie Webb

  • Director of Procurement at Ascend Wellness Holdings
  • 2028 D.B.A. Practitioner-Scholar

Biography

Marie Webb is the Director of Procurement at Ascend Wellness Holdings, a multi-state cannabis company in the US. She has 16 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, and operations across various industries, including the FAA, the FDA, and renewable energy. In her current role, she aims to shift the procurement department from a tactical to a strategic function—one that aligns not only with the company’s overall strategy but also with the strategies of other departments. Additionally, she works with suppliers to develop strategic partnerships that introduce innovative ideas to Ascend Wellness, helping to drive savings through better pricing or process improvements.

Before her career in procurement and supply chain, she attended Morrisville State College, where she earned her Associate of Science in Business Administration in 2006. From there, she went on to Syracuse University to complete her Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises in 2008. After earning her bachelor’s degree, Marie took time to focus on starting and developing her career. In December 2024, she completed her Master of Management in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, along with a graduate certificate in Strategic Leadership, from Pennsylvania State University. Now, she looks forward to being part of URI’s Doctorate of Business Program, as she says she is a lifelong learner, believing in the importance of constantly learning and growing both as an individual and a professional.

When she’s not working or learning new things, Marie lives in NH but originally comes from Maine. She loves spending time with her two dogs, Ana-ka and Dax, whether she’s running with them or kayaking. Marie aims to complete 100 marathons in her lifetime, and she has already finished 20. When she’s not running or with family, she enjoys skiing or visiting her friends back in NY.