John Scott

John Scott is a seasoned Consumer-industry business leader with a General Manager's perspective, bringing extensive supply chain expertise to tackle intricate challenges in consumer goods, hospitality, QSR/restaurant, and distribution sectors.

He excels in strategy development, procurement, CSR/Sustainability, customer logistics, category management, operations, demand/supply planning, and leveraging collaborative technologies for organizational advancement.

With a knack for transforming strategic visions into practical solutions, John has a hands-on approach and a track record of fostering top-tier teams that innovate to drive substantial improvements in both bottom-line profitability and top-line growth.

Possessing a rich background in global operations within Fortune 500 firms and high-growth enterprises, he is adept at steering organizations through change and spearheading significant enhancement initiatives with a focus on functional excellence.

John's key strengths lie in his relentless commitment to achieving results, humble leadership style, resilience in the face of challenges, ethical decision-making, keen attention to detail, effective delegation, and exceptional problem-solving abilities.

His educational background includes an MBA in Management Information Systems & Organizational Strategy from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business and a BS in Applied Economics and Business Management from Cornell Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management.

Noteworthy roles in his career journey include serving as the Chief Transformation Officer at Subway, Principal and Owner at Carmichael Supply Chain Consulting, Chief Procurement Officer / Chief Supply Chain Officer at The Chefs Warehouse, Global Procurement Director at PepsiCo, and various positions at Mondelēz International, among others.

His areas of expertise encompass Supply Chain and Logistics, Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management, Food Safety and Quality, Financial Acumen and P&L Management, Strategic Business Planning, Change Management & Communication, Merger, Acquisition & Integration Experience, Organizational Design & Development, Business Restructuring & Re-engineering, and Technology Roadmaps & Implementation.

John Scott's professional success is underpinned by his curiosity, quick information processing abilities, unique insights, and adept problem-solving skills, making him a standout leader in the industry known for driving organizational excellence and operational efficiency.