Perch acquired and integrated ~100 brands and almost $500M of revenue in a few short years, culminating in a merger with Razor Group at a valuation of $1.7B. I led Perch’s distribution network, building a team from the ground up and reducing period costs by 60% to 6% of revenue, enabling the business to become profitable.Key achievements include consolidating a global warehouse network from 75 to 8 warehouses in under three years. Improved in-stock rates to 99% and reduced order-to-ship lead times by 50%. Hired and led a distribution team of 50 global members.

Responsible for leading a team of 30 running transportation strategy, execution, and performance management. Managed operations with an annual transportation spend of over +$1B. Scope of responsibility included parcel courier providers, dedicated fleet of over 100 drivers, and both and LTL carrier network.

Advised consumer goods, retail, and life science companies on cost reduction in manufacturing and distribution, reducing G&A through technology, and using logistics as a revenue driver. Also, experienced in M&A and financial modeling.Notable client engagements:• Designed and implemented a post-merger distribution network for a global FMCG (fast-moving, consumer goods), delivering a warehousing and transportation cost reduction of ~30%• Led a strategic supply chain assessment and due diligence for a major US retail chain, identified a cost reduction opportunity of ~25% in warehousing and transportation costs• Led the logistics workstream for the integration of a major US retail chain. Designed and implemented strategies related to store conversion, footprint optimization, distribution network integration, and inventory planning• Helped a client launch the US infrastructure for real-time payments; developed marketing strategies and use cases for financial institutions• Developed an operating model for a retail bank to enable execution of their digital strategy• Designed an enterprise-wide Quality & Compliance operating model for a global healthcare and pharmaceuticals company to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Quality organizationResearcher and contributor for white papers in partnership with the World Economic Forum:• Shaping the Future of Production: Four Contrasting Perspectives in 2030• Technology and Innovation for the Future of Production: Accelerating Value Creation

Rotational leadership program for a global defense contractor, working on projects across business development, finance, procurement, manufacturing, and continuous improvement.• Reduced direct labor hours by 50% on the manufacturing line for the Boeing KC-46 air-to-air refueling systems• Designed standard operating procedures in production planning for a $200M business unit, saving $1M annually