Alcott Global Podcast: Transforming Dairy Supply Chains and Overcoming the “Perfect Storm”
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In Episode #194 of Leaders in Supply Chain & Logistics Podcast, Stéphanie Moles-Rota, Managing Director for Benelux and France of Alcott Global, interviewed David Boulanger, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Arla Foods.
Listen to the full episode here.
Key highlights of this episode:
Career inflection points that lead to becoming a successful Chief Supply Chain Officer
Key lessons, challenges, and strategies for overcoming them
Shaping the supply chain of the future and sustainability projects
Advice for the younger talents aspiring to become supply chain professionals
In this episode, David shared insights from his career, some inflection points that shaped him to become the leader he is today, and his journey- starting from the food industry and finally in supply chain.
David also shared how they navigated through challenges, including a “perfect storm” in the infant formula industry, highlighting the importance of people in overcoming crises. He also discussed some of Arla’s initiatives to redefine the dairy industry through sustainability, digitalization, and strategic partnerships.
Finally, as advice to the younger generations of supply chain professionals, he emphasized the importance of curiosity and making the impossible possible through passion, energy, and teamwork.
About David Boulanger
David Boulanger serves as Chief Supply Chain Officer & Executive Vice President at Arla Foods. He joined Arla Foods in 2020. Before becoming Arla’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, David had spent 26 years in several Supply Chain & Operations roles. He held several senior leadership positions in the food industry with Mars, Mondelez, and Danone. Before joining Arla, his most recent position was Senior Vice President of Operations for Danone’s Specialized Nutrition Division, operating globally in the Early Life & Medical Nutrition fields. David holds an Engineering Degree from ‘Ecole Civil des Mines de Paris’ in France and a Master’s in Mathematics.
About Leaders in Supply Chain & Logistics Podcast
Leaders in Supply Chain & Logistics Podcast is focused on bringing some of the best thought leaders in the industry, picking their brains, and sharing them with as many interested listeners as possible. Alcott Global wants to connect the audience with global experts, thought leaders, and executives in the value chain. The podcast discusses the industry’s leading-edge technologies, leadership stories, and personal success habits.
Alcott Global provides Executive Search Solutions for key positions at all pillars of the end-to-end value chain: planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, and overall supply chain operations, including executive and non-executive board roles.
The host, Stéphanie Moles-Rota is an accomplished executive search leader with a proven track record in start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. She is driven by a strong commitment to embody her Talent philosophy and share her visionary leadership with clients, partners, and her extensive international network.
