Wim van Aalst is a highly experienced and accomplished Chief Supply Chain Officer with a strong background in supply chain transformation and international management. His work has taken him across the globe, from Europe and the Middle East to Asia and North America, and he is fluent in four languages. Wim is a skilled team leader and change driver, with experience in transforming companies from single-channel operations to direct-to-consumer omni-channel organizations. His specialties include supply chain management, sourcing, product development, IT systems, retail processes, and strategic marketing.

Wim has an impressive educational background, which includes a Master's degree in Physics and Information Sciences from Leiden University. He has held several high-profile positions throughout his career, including Chief Supply Chain Officer at ShopriteCheckers, Supply Chain Executive at AZ Management BV, and Supply Chain Director at Waitrose. He has also served as the SVP Center of Excellence Global Operations at adidas Group, SVP Supply Chain EMEA at Office Depot International, COO at Boxman, Vice President Business Development Logistics at DSV Logistics, and Senior Manager Strategy and Business Development at TNT Express Worldwide. Wim is a true expert in change management, with an emphasis on optimizing customer interaction and inventory/store replenishment, implementing advanced IT system and demand/supply planning, and streamlining transport management systems.