Rainer Wolf is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with over 39 years of global experience in leading complex supply chain and manufacturing operations. His expertise spans medical devices (Class 2 and 3), GMP compliance, electronic components, project management, quality assurance, regulatory affairs (including FDA), and business development. Having spent over 25 years in senior leadership roles—including Senior Vice President, Vice President, and General Manager—Rainer has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and cross-functional leadership across diverse international markets. Now the Founder & Managing Director of Wolf Results Coaching & Consultancy, he offers bespoke coaching and consultancy services to help organizations, teams, and individuals achieve aspirational results. Recognized for his bold decision-making, strong ethics, and results-driven leadership style, Rainer blends decades of hands-on industry experience with a commitment to personal and professional development, making him a trusted advisor and transformation catalyst in the corporate landscape.
Francisco is a results-oriented Supply Chain professional with a proven ability in delivering end to end solutions management, supply chain development and project management with cross sector experience including ICT, IT, e-commerce, retail and finance and managing supply chain functions across BHP, Huawei, Cisco, Nike and more and across geographies . With involvement in all parts of the product management process from project lifecycle through to marketing, sales and day-to-day operations, he is focused on providing real-world improvements to the business and its client base. Working across many channels including both online and offline, Francisco streamlines operations for multi-million dollar companies both nationally and internationally. He consistently strives to ensure that he can deliver solutions that make the business more operationally robust by ensuring that all teams are cohesive to deliver on time and on budget.
Vivek Sood, Managing Director of Global Supply Chain Group, architects secure and sustainable global supply chains, consulting for senior executives in major corporations, optimizing profits through global supply networks. A foremost Global Supply Chain expert, he's orchestrated over 400 transformations in diverse sectors like FMCG, Retail, Heavy Machinery, Mining, Chemicals, and more. As an advisory board member of Supply Chain Asia from 2005 to 2012, he wields industry influence. Vivek's insights are shared through his popular blog 'A Profitable Dialogue'. His wide-reaching impact extends to over 45,000 SCM professionals globally through blogs, books, and LinkedIn groups. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he pursued post-MBA courses from Harvard, MIT, and University of London. Vivek's remarkable career embodies innovation and expertise in global supply chain optimization.
Dr. Kaushik Ghatak is a highly respected expert in supply chain management and digital transformation, with over 30 years of global experience. He has led complex business transformation initiatives across APAC and the USA, specializing in procurement strategy, digital supply chain innovation, and operational efficiency. As Vice President at SAP Southeast Asia, he played a key role in driving strategic sourcing and enterprise transformation across industries. His prior leadership roles at Oracle, IBM, and PwC further shaped his ability to align procurement and supply chain functions with broader business goals. Currently, as Founder of ValueQwest, he advises organizations on value-driven transformation and future-ready supply chain strategies. Dr. Kaushik is also deeply involved in executive education, serving as adjunct faculty at SMU, NTU, and IIMs. He holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management from IIM Bangalore and an engineering degree from NIT Trichy, bringing both academic depth and real-world expertise.
Jeffrey Tan is a seasoned procurement and technology leader with over 20 years of international experience across sectors including ports, maritime, logistics, trade, e-commerce, smart cities, and finance. He has held senior executive roles—CEO, CIO, CTO—driving procurement transformation, digital supply chain innovation, and strategic sourcing across global markets. Jeffrey has successfully led large-scale procurement projects, vendor negotiations, and contract management initiatives, delivering cost efficiencies and operational excellence. His expertise spans procurement strategy, category management, risk mitigation, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and analytics to optimize procurement processes. He has worked closely with government agencies, trade bodies, and MNCs across ASEAN, China, and international markets on B2B and B2G procurement engagements. An INSEAD alumnus and certified PMP®, CBAP®, and BPM Specialist, Jeffrey combines deep domain knowledge with commercial acumen—making him a transformative force in procurement strategy, innovation, and governance on a global scale.
Dr. Kaushik has more than 30 years of experience in Business Transformation engagements globally, in leadership roles in Asia-Pacific and the USA.
Before starting his own initiative as a coach and advisor in Supply Chain and Digital Transformation, Dr. Kaushik was a Vice President at SAP Southeast Asia. He was also a member of the APJ Management Development Board at SAP. His other senior level corporate stints were in Oracle, IBM and PwC.
Dr. Kaushik is passionate about facilitating learning programs, coaching and mentoring. He is also associated with SMU, NTU in Singapore, and IIMs in India as Adjunct Faculty, where he takes Digital Transformation, Supply chain and Sustainability courses.
Dr. Kaushik holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and a Bachelor of Engineering from NIT Trichy. Both top educational institutes in India.
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