Mark Chockalingam is a widely experienced executive specializing in supply chain optimization with over twenty years of industry experience. Born in India, he began his career as a chartered accountant, focusing on cost and management accounting for the TVS group of companies. Mark formally studied finance and business in his pursuit of a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, a master's in business administration from the University of Toledo, and a degree from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He founded Demand Planning LLC in 2004, where he currently serves as president and CEO. The company operates under the philosophy of providing usable process and solutions to aid organizations in improving business performance. This focus on Usability consulting helps businesses leverage their process and technology to improve sales and operations planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting. From pharmaceuticals to consumer products, fashion apparel to oil and gas industries, his expertise spans several Fortune 500 clients with most recent projects with Sabra, a division of Pepsi.

As a member of Boston APICS, Mark has served as president and VP programs. Furthermore, he has held positions of increasing responsibility with Merck-Schering, Federal Express, and The Procter and Gamble Company.