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Artificial intelligence, the growth of automation, demand for risk mitigation and a focus on sustainability have transformed supply chain and manufacturing operations from a tactical function into a strategic one. As a result, the mandate for supply chain, procurement and operations is evolving and expanding, placing heightened demands on senior leaders and emphasizing the importance of vision, agility and resilience.

We are experienced in finding supply chain, procurement and operations leaders who can meet the growing scope of the function. By leveraging our in-depth understanding of the issues facing supply chain and operations leaders, candidates’ strengths and organizations’ cultural nuances, we find proven chief supply chain officers, chief operations officers, chief procurement officers and chief manufacturing officers who can advance your organization through their strategic application of logistics, distribution, sourcing and engineering best practices.

Our expertise

We are attuned to the evolving capabilities and traits that define successful leaders in supply chain, operations and procurement.

Supply chain

Successful supply chain leaders demonstrate an array of capabilities including financial acumen, stakeholder management, strategic thinking and vision, and the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and operational efficiency.

Operations

Today’s operations leaders must navigate complex global trends and heed heighted shareholder and stakeholder expectations around productivity and quality. They also have a keen understanding of how to leverage artificial intelligence, automation and other technological innovations to enhance operational efficiency and distribution and improve customer experience.

Procurement

Procurement’s influence on overall business performance is increasing. As a result, senior procurement leaders possess a blend of functional and leadership skills to maintain business operations and wield influence in areas including sustainability, supplier management, artificial intelligence and risk management.

Your partner in finding exceptional leadership

Comprehensive candidate assessments
While experience is important, given the volatility of the current supply chain and operations landscape, we also evaluate candidates based on their potential to adapt, learn and evolve amid uncertainty.
Unparalleled access to talent
Our team of 50 global consultants are supply chain and operations experts with access to exceptional senior talent at the board and C-suite levels in sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, distribution, logistics, research and development, quality control and customer service. We also maintain close relationships with industry leaders through participation in various executive associations.
Expert leadership advisory
We provide leadership advisory expertise across succession planning, new leadership acceleration and onboarding, team effectiveness, executive development and coaching, and cultural alignment. We also share our clients’ commitment to diversity and have a strong track record in advancing diversity in supply chain and operations leadership.
Executive Search
700
senior-level searches completed over the past five years
Global Team
50
supply chain and operations experts around the world

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Meet Our Team

Practice Leadership

Steven A. Rivard

Steven A. Rivard

North America

Pietro Mazzocchi

Pietro Mazzocchi

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Murillo Tavares

Murillo Tavares

Latin America

Alex Zhu

Alex Zhu

Asia Pacific