What an incredible journey this season has been! 200 Episodes!
Over the past 28 episodes of 2024, we’ve had the privilege of hearing from some of the greatest minds in the supply chain and logistics industry. Together, we have discussed some of the major trends, learned from inspiring leaders, and explored practical ways to navigate this ever-changing industry and the new reality that we live in today.
This year, we delved into the transformative power of digital innovation, where AI and Smart Automation are no longer just buzzwords. They are tools that help leaders be more efficient and make smarter decisions. We also talked about the human side of leadership, in which collaboration, agility, and storytelling are at the forefront, emphasizing the importance of leaders staying ahead of their game. We also talked about resilience, how leaders prepare for unforeseen disruptions, and how to handle crises while driving diversity and innovation.
The leaders in the podcast also shared some incredible advice on career growth, from the importance of building genuine relationships and seeking mentorship to continuously learning. More than ever, supply chain executives are stepping up as strategic business leaders, creating value and spearheading innovation across industries.
As we wrap up Season 1, we just want to say thank you to all the guests for their wisdom and our listeners for their continuous support! This is just the beginning and we will be back next year for another season of new insights, bigger conversations, and even deeper dives into the world of supply chain and logistics. Stay tuned!
Listen to the full discussion here:
Career Report 2024:
Episodes of 2024:
- #172: Corning, Leaving a Legacy and Non-Executive Boards with Cheryl Capps, Board Member at Integer Holdings (NYSE: ITGR), World 50 Group, Elementum, ketteQ, and o9 Solutions, Inc.
- #173: Ports, Global Trade and What Matters Most in Transportation with Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals
- #174: Principles to Grow Costa Coffee’s Reach Exponentially with Francisco Javier Martínez Moreno, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Costa Coffee
- #175: Journey to CEO, AVON’s Omnichannel and Value Chain Development with Angela Cretu, Former CEO of Avon
- #176: Geopolitics, Green Economy, the Monkey and the Money with Dr. Kjell Anders Nordström, Economist, Writer, and Public Speaker
- #177: Building Kenvue, Cross Industry Success and People with Meri Stevens, Chief Operations Officer at Kenvue
- #178: New Balance Story – How Innovation and People Helped Double Revenue with Dave Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer at New Balance
- #179: What Makes the Beauty Supply Chain Beautiful with Graeme Carter, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Coty
- #180: Managing Retail Transformation, Talent, and Leadership with Wouter Kolk, CEO of Europe and Indonesia at Ahold Delhaize
- #181: Think Remarkable, Don’t Follow Your Passion, and Leadership with Guy Kawasaki, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investor, and Chief Evangelist of Canva
- #182: The Origin Story of Reebok and How It Became the Iconic Brand It Is Today with Joe Foster, Founder of Reebok
- #183: Finding Your Magic in the Workplace with Maria Pia De Caro, EVP of Integrated Operations and S&R at Pernod Ricard
- #184: What it Takes to be a Great CSCO with SupplyChainBrain (our very own Radu Palamariu as a guest)
- #185: Ditching the Self-Doubt Tax by Developing Authentic Confidence at Work with Julie Smith, Founder of Talent Sprout Limited
- #186: Shaping a Greener Future for Chemical Supply Chains with Hanno Bruemmer, EVP of Supply Chain & Logistics for EMEA and LATAM at Covestro
- #187: Surrounded by Idiots and How to Write a Bestseller with Thomas Erikson, Behavioral Expert & Bestselling Author
- #188: Sennder and Lessons in Building a Trucking Unicorn with David Nothacker, Co-founder and CEO of Sennder
- #189: Microsoft, Circular Economy, and Leadership Principles with Donna Warton, CVP Supply Chain and Sustainability at Microsoft
- #190: Cost Reduction, Supplier Relationships and Innovation with Frank McKay, Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer at Jabil
- #191: From Finance to Supply Chain and Case Studies from Intel with Jackie Sturm, Corporate Vice President for Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel
- #192: Bechtel and SCM in the EPC Industry with Tarek Amine, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Bechtel
- #193: Holistic Sustainability for Greener Supply Chains with Arnoud Buizer, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Interfood
- #194: Transforming Dairy Supply Chains and Overcoming the “Perfect Storm” with David Boulanger, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Arla Foods
- #195: The CEO’s View of Supply Chain, PEs and Indian Brands with Shiv Shivakumar, Operating Partner at Advent International
- #196: Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work with Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, CEO of Gardner & Co.
- #197: Essity, End-to-End SCM, and Purpose Driven Leadership with Donato Giorgio, President of Global Supply Chain at Essity
- #198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence with Vikram Agarwal, Chief Operations Officer of Danone
- #199: Formula for a Successful Leadership with Karen-Marie Katholm, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at AkzoNobel
About Us:
Alcott Global provides executive search solutions for key positions at all pillars of end-to-end value chains, from general management to overall supply chain operations, including executive and non-executive board roles.
On April 9-10, 2025, we are bringing together C-level executives from multinational companies to connect, collaborate, and innovate on a forum focused on business value creation.
Stay tuned for the 2025 edition of the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, where we recognize achievements in digitizing operations, decarbonization, and sustainability, creating a diverse and equitable environment for supply chain teams to thrive and excel.