Tag: executive search
Leading Through Change: Lessons from Rick McDonald on Supply Chain Success and Resilience
Introduction: A Career Shaped by Supply Chain Excellence Rick McDonald, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Clorox, exemplifies a career built on embracing challenges, continuous learning, and strategic leadership. With roots in Frito-Lay’s demanding operational culture and a leadership philosophy honed through years of navigating complex supply chain crises, McDonald’s story offers invaluable insights for professionals aspiring to reach the upper echelons of supply chain leadership. In this blog, we’ll explore McDonald’s reflections on career growth, overcoming operational hurdles, fostering resilience, and preparing for a digitally transformed future. The Spark: Discovering a Passion for Supply [...]
Mike Leggett, CSCO of La-Z-Boy on Changing Perspectives on Career Success
Finding a Passion for Supply Chain Mike’s path to supply chain began almost by chance. Initially a finance major at Ohio State, an uninspiring internship led him to explore other avenues. Attending a Transportation Logistics Association meeting sparked his interest in supply chain, particularly when a speaker from Big Lots discussed the field’s potential. After consulting with a faculty advisor, Mike switched his focus, graduating with dual degrees in finance and transportation. He later joined Kimberly-Clark, where he quickly learned the value of versatility in supply chain management. Navigating Industry Changes and Career Growth One [...]
Strategic Career Pivots, Leadership, and Sustainability in Supply Chain: Lessons from Lee Beard
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we talk with Lee Beard, a supply chain executive with extensive experience at companies such as Coca-Cola, Nordstrom, Nike and Dell.
Reaching The Chief Supply Chain Officer Level
8 skills and strategies to become a Chief Supply Chain Officer. Learn about strategic thinking, leadership, financial acumen.
The Rise of Fractional Supply Chain Executives – with Dan Marous, Interim/Fractional CSCO & COO
Explore the rise of fractional supply chain executives and their impact on the future of supply chain management & employment.
Comparing Contingency and Retained Search: What’s the Difference?
Navigating the complex world of executive search can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing between retained search and contingent search methods. Both approaches have their merits, but which one is best suited for your company’s specific needs? In this blog post, we’ll explore the key differences between retained search and contingent search, weigh the pros and cons of each method, and provide valuable insights to help you make the right decision for your organization’s talent acquisition strategy, with a focus on the benefits of retained search. Key Takeaways Retained search is a comprehensive and consultative approach [...]
Fostering Positive Culture and Employee Engagement – with Global HR Executive, Ashley Berg Jensen
Tune into the 4th episode of our Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Podcast Series. Dive deep into fostering a positive culture and boosting employee engagement with Global HR Executive, Ashley Jensen.
Podcast: A Supply Chain & Transportation Trailblazer – with Supply Chain Executive, Michelle Livingstone
Listen to our 61st Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Supply Chain Executive, Michelle Livingstone!
Podcast: Advancement in Transportation & Logistics Careers – with MIT Executive Director, Chris Caplice
Listen to our 48th Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring MIT Executive Director, Chris Caplice!
Executive Search Reflects Turbulent Times
Executive search has always been a reflection of the macrostate of the supply chain industry. Are there more positions open than candidates to fill them? Is the talent keeping pace with the technology? How will elongated supply chains impact the talent pool needed to adequately and efficiently link them? These are just some of the questions facing executive supply chain recruiters every day. One observation from SCM Talent Group executive recruiter, Emily Unger, is that candidates may not be actively looking but they are actively listening. In other words, they realize that this is a candidate-driven market. Unger says [...]
