*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Vikram Agarwal, Danone's Chief Operations Officer. Vikram provided an overview of Danone's global supply chain, which spans 55 countries and 48,000 employees and integrates economic growth with social responsibility. As well as shared his career journey and the strategic role of supply chains in driving business value.Vikram outlines Danone’s approach to balancing short-term challenges with long-term vision using the 4C framework:...
In this episode, I interviewed Donato Giorgio, President of Global Supply Chain for Essity, where we discussed the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and holistic leadership.Donato shared his journey in supply chain, highlighting some of the inflection points, like starting at Procter & Gamble and the joining the SCA Group and subsequently Essity. We also discussed Essity’s supply chain transformation, diving more into the integration of procurement, manufacturing, and logisti...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, author of “Smarter Collaboration,” where we discussed the concepts in her book. We explored the topics of collaboration in teams, breaking down silos, and their importance in hiring and M&A. We also delved into the challenges that hinder collaboration, ways to address them, and how they assist their clients in this aspect. Aside from that, we also discussed the importance of trust- defining and differentiating ...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed the renowned business leader Shiv Shivakumar to uncover the fundamental principles and pivotal moments in his illustrious career.Shiv has held top leadership roles at iconic companies like Aditya Birla Group, PepsiCo India, and Nokia. He shares the importance of preparation, the power of mentorship, and the value of benchmarking oneself against industry leaders. He also discusses how he navigated defining moments in his journey, from be...
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this episode, I interviewed David Boulanger, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Arla Foods. David shares insights from his 26-year career, highlighting key inflection points that shaped his journey from an unexpected entry into the food industry to leading global supply chain operations.David discusses navigating supply chain challenges, including a "perfect storm" in the infant formula industry. He emphasizes the critical role of people in overcoming crises ...
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this episode, I interviewed Arnoud Buizer, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Interfood. Arnoud talked about critical moments in his career, from wanting to be a farmer to finding his passion in supply chain management.He shared lessons he learned working at big companies, like the importance of staying curious and not being afraid to make mistakes. Arnoud also spoke about a personal challenge: his son's cystic fibrosis diagnosis, which motivated him to start a c...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Tarek Amine, Bechtel's Chief Supply Chain Officer. We discussed his 25-year career, the evolution of the supply chain at the global engineering firm, and Bechtel's approach to assembling teams and stand-up infrastructure for multi-billion dollar projects in remote areas. Tarek also shared insights into talent acquisition, cultural diversity, emerging trends, and advice for young professionals starting their careers. Discover m...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Jackie Sturm, Corporate Vice President for Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel. We discussed her career journey, which has spanned over 30 years. Jackie shared key inflection points that shaped her path, from learning from industry icons to overcoming challenges.She discussed the need for a strategic financial perspective, diverse experiences, and digital fluency in the face of AI and data-driven decision-making. She also stressed t...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Frank McKay, Jabil's Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer. We discussed Frank's 30-year career journey in supply chain and procurement leadership, including key inflection points like gaining international experience and taking on new challenges. Frank also shared insights from his role at Jabil on topics like cost reduction strategies, developing strong supplier relationships, transforming the supply chain into a profit center, a...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Donna Warton, Microsoft's CVP of Supply Chain and Sustainability. She shares insights from her career progression across finance, Motorola, and Dell and now leading the supply chain for Microsoft's Windows and Devices division.We also discussed Microsoft's innovations in AI-powered devices, sustainability initiatives focusing on circularity and carbon reduction, practical applications of AI in supply chain management, and Microsoft's cu...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*This podcast episode features an interview with David Nothacker, co-founder and CEO of Sennder, a leading digital road freight forwarder in Europe. David shares insights into digitalizing the inefficient and fragmented trucking industry, key inflection points in his entrepreneurial journey, and overcoming challenges.Our conversation also covers the future of trucking with autonomous and electric vehicles, sustainability initiatives, and the importance of talent attra...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*This episode was streamed live a couple of weeks back, where I interviewed best-selling author and behaviorist Thomas Erikson. We discussed Thomas’ journey to becoming a successful author through perseverance and self-publishing.Thomas shares insights from his work profiling personalities using colors and how understanding different communication styles can help build diverse, high-performing teams. He also offers advice for engineers on effectively presenting soluti...
*Hosted by Fei Yu*In this episode, Hanno Bruemmer, EVP of Supply Chain & Logistics for EMEA and LATAM at Covestro, dived into the world of chemical sector supply chains. Hanno shared with me why he ended up in the chemical sector and how it shaped his career. We talked about the importance of storytelling and why leaders must narrate in a language that the stakeholders understand. He also shared how his global experience helped with that. Discover more details here.Follow us on:Insta...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Julie Smith, Founder of Talent Sprout Limited, about her journey starting her consulting firm after many years in HR leadership. We discussed the challenges of developing talent and overcoming self-doubt, particularly for women advancing in operations roles. Julie explained concepts from her new book, "Coach Yourself Confident," including the "self-doubt tax" and strategies for embracing confidence. We also talked about the impact ...
*Podcast with Radu Palamariu*I was invited as a guest on SupplyChainBrain's Podcast, where I shared my insights on what it takes to be a great Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). The host, Bob Bowman, asked interesting questions regarding the role's history and its importance in organizations today. Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this new episode of Leaders in Value Chain, I had as guest Maria Pia De Caro, the EVP of Integrated Operations and S&R at Pernod Ricard. We looked back at her career and reflected on the lessons learned. Initially, Maria strived to be the "best," but later realized the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. Her ambitious transformation agenda focuses on digitalization, supply chain optimization, and adapting to emerging trends.Maria Pia highligh...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*I had a great discussion on a live broadcast with Joe Foster, the Founder of Reebok, pulling back the curtains on the strategic decisions and chance opportunities that propelled Reebok from a $9-million company to a $900-million empire - pivotal moments such as the shift towards the American market, the evolution from running shoes to aerobic footwear, and the serendipitous endorsement that put Reebok on the world stage. Ultimately, this episode provides a profo...
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Guy Kawasaki, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investor, and Chief Evangelist of Canva, joined me on a live broadcast podcast a few weeks back and shared his views on talent and leadership in his charming, authentic way. We started the episode with a few snippets from Guy’s bio (You can find the full bio on his website.) and spent a few minutes diving into his book, “Think Remarkable". We covered the topic of having a growth mindset, selling your dream, and embrac...
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this episode, I sat down with Wouter Kolk, CEO of Europe and Indonesia at Ahold Delhaize, to discuss the latest trends in talent, leadership, transformation, and diversity.Wouter shared his personal journey, from joining Ahold Delhaize to leaving the company to expand his horizon, returning, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. He also shed light on the impact of the pandemic on retail businesses and the various transformations they went throug...
*Hosted by Fei Yu*As a leader in the supply chain industry, Graeme Carter had a fascinating and adventurous career in the space. In this episode, he shared his journey with me, including how his time with P&G shaped his supply chain knowledge. He also shared how his roles in different companies before made him the leader he is today. Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://b...