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Leading the digital transformation of the RGMA supplier diversity playbook to revolutionize supplier diversity and supply chain sustainability through advanced data analytics. Leading product development initiatives and spearheading e-learning content development with a small cross-functional team of production experts.

Mr. Layton helps the company create and implement policies and processes to maximize diversity purchasing performance and exceed customer expectations. He uses best practices to develop inclusive and sustainable supplier strategies and deploys them through technology, business development, and focused procurement actions. He has:• Deployed cloud-based supplier diversity tracking systems that enhanced diverse supplier enablement globally, spend data management and reporting for procurement teams.• Developed courses and online tools for procurement and sales teams to identify and match diverse suppliers for customer proposals and project opportunities.• Produced a digital media library of case studies and techniques to enhance process adaptation and knowledge sharing for key customers and diverse business associations.Mr. Layton’s approach of linking supplier diversity and business development has enhanced revenue and improved resource efficiency in several vertical markets including automotive, controls, and construction. Since Mr. Layton joined Johnson Controls in 1997, the company has leveraged supplier diversity to win more than $6 billion in new business and purchased more than $21 billion in products and services from diverse-owned businesses.

Mr. Layton held management positions in project management, equipment aftermarket sales/support and human resources.

Mr. Layton held several analytical positions supporting the venture capital, banking services and corporate banking groups with budget analysis, venture capital and debt analysis.

Masters, Economics

Bachelors, Management Science