Chu Chimezie

Chu Chimezie is an experienced Operations Leader with over a decade of global expertise in Product Development and Supply Chain management across various industries including Hardware, Electronics, Beauty, Skin & Personal Care, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Kitchenware. He has undergone GE's Leadership Program, holds dual citizenship in the USA and Nigeria, and has experience in Project Management, Global Sourcing & Supply Chain strategies, Contract Manufacturing, Should Costing, and Contract Negotiations.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Mathematics from Purdue University, an MBA specializing in Marketing and Strategic Management (International Business) from Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, and studies at the Nigerian Military School.

Chimezie has held key roles in several prominent organizations such as Our Place where he contributed to Global Supply Chain operations, quip. where he led the Global Sourcing & Supply Chain division, Harry's, Inc. where he served as a Senior Manager in Global Sourcing, and Procter & Gamble where he managed Purchases for Skin, Personal Care & Cleansing, as well as Hair & Personal Care divisions.

His professional journey also includes significant positions at Haier as a Global Commodity Leader for Electronics, and at GE Appliances in various capacities including Global Commodity Leader, Logistics and Transportation Business Analyst, PMQE and PPM roles, Materials Control Specialist, Business Team Manager, and Sourcing: Purchasing Program Manager. Additionally, he has contributed to Purdue University as an Ambassador, Lead Instructor, Graduate Assistant, and Undergraduate Researcher.

Chimezie's interests lie in Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, and Consulting, reflecting his passion for optimizing operational efficiencies and driving strategic decision-making in a global context.