In this episode of Transform Talks I am joined by Stephen Tonks the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fujikura Automotive who has 35 years of experience working within a number of purchasing and supply chain roles. From purchasing and sustainability to supply chain mapping and capacity planning, this episode unpacks the practical steps of transformation initiatives and the importance of cross-functional team collaboration. In this episode we discuss: How breaking down departmental silos and fostering cross-functional teamwork fuels efficient transformation. The strategies required to overcome lea ..read more

On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Brigitte Michaud, the Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Stada Group. Brigitte has a strong track record of designing and executing high-degree transformations in the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem.  In this episode we discuss: How to identify and overcome potential pitfalls during your supply chain transformation. Key tactics for effective communication with leadership and creative approaches to change management structure. How to empower your team and leverage new tools like S/4HANA for real-time insights. …and muc ..read more

On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nico Nuerbchen, the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management at Olympus Corporation. In this episode, we discuss: The key hurdles companies face when automating their supply chains. Why successful transformation hinges on clear communication and well-defined strategies. How automation empowers your team to move beyond transactional tasks and focus on strategic initiatives. And we'll discuss the exciting world of predictive maintenance and how automation unlocks valuable data insights. …and much more. Make sure to like and subs ..read more

Darcy MacClaren is a multi-award-winning strategic global leader who has spent 30 years growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation, with a focus on supply chains. Over the last twelve years, she has held various leadership roles at SAP. Today, she serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of SAP Digital Supply Chain, overseeing the global supply chain business and helping companies build resilient, agile, and sustainable supply chains.   On this week's episode of Transform Talks, Darcy and Maria discuss:  Whether generative AI is deserving of ..read more

Richard Howells has been working in the ERP, supply chain management and manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, industry 4.0, digitization and sustainability. Richard has implemented ERP and supply chain management systems at Nestle, Gillette, and Colgate Palmolive.  On this week's episode of Transform Talks, Richard and Maria discuss: The prominent disruptors and areas of focus for supply ..read more

Chris Ortega is the CEO of Fresh FP&A, a leading fractional CFO and advisory services firm that provides businesses with the right tools to transform and scale their finance organisation. Chris started his career in public accounting at EY and has since gone on to accumulate more than 17 years of experience in accounting and finance.  On this week's episode Chris and Maria discuss:  The biggest challenges and opportunities facing CFOs today. How AI is impacting Finance.  The skills and qualities that CFOs will need in order to be successful in the future.  Make sure t ..read more

Jacqueline Krage Strako is Chief Commerce and Business Solutions Officer and Executive Vice President of the United States Postal Service. Jacqueline began her career in 1989 as an industrial engineer. In the 35 years since she has held multiple positions within the Postal Service including Budget and Financial Analyst, Area Finance Manager and Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. Jacqueline is currently responsible for developing shipping products and commercial solutions and leading business development for over $30 billion in shipping revenue.  On this week's episode Jacqueline and Ma ..read more

Sasha Pailet Koff is the Senior Vice President, Digital Supply Chain at Dell Technologies. Sasha has over two decades of experience spanning a series of leadership positions helping organisations solve complex business challenges. In fact prior to joining Dell Sasha worked for the likes of Johnson & Johnson, Rohm & Haas (now Dow), Accenture, and at The White House. Sasha is currently responsible for leading Dell's global digital supply chain function with the ultimate goal of maximising operational efficiency while reducing costs and improving the customer experience. On this week's ep ..read more

Gabriel Villablanca Sr was born in the North of Chile in 1935. He began his working career as a homicide detective, following in his father's footsteps. At the age of 35 he decided to completely transform his life and join the aviation industry, where he remained until his retirement. The dictatorship in Chile made working in this industry extremely difficult and Mr. Villablanca moved his young family to the United States in the mid 1970’s to continue working in the industry at the time of fast paced innovation. During his career, Mr. Villablanca ran several charter airlines for the tourism in ..read more

Sabine Mueller is the CEO & EVP at DHL Consulting, an independent management consultancy dedicated to creating value for Deutsche Post DHL Group, its customers and external companies. Sabine has spent the past 20 years helping supply chain leaders navigate the changes created by digital transformation, the impact of emerging technologies, new work modes, and the need to operate sustainably. Sabine also works tirelessly to help female leaders succeed by promoting more diversity and inclusion in management teams.  On this week's episode Sabine and Maria discuss:  The best way to p ..read more