Senior Supply Chain Manager having a deep technical knowledge of both hardware and software (the result of an initial Engineering career) underpins the last 16 years leadership and execution of cross functional New Product Introduction & Operations services. Skills have been established across multiple employers rooted in startup companies. These contribute core understanding of the business strategy and requirements and are the foundationto gaining trust and ensuring best value add for business partners. Mixed with passion and drive these skills establish the ability to form relationships, understand and communicate strategy from the broadest high level topics to detailed specific issues and new business models. Demonstrated capability to recruit the correct talent and then retain/develop and lead teams through times of change. A conscious leader, comfortable coaching the team, typically leading by example and representing the interests of all stakeholders.