Carbon neutrality, Science Based Targets, ESG, VPPA. The world is a buzz with the goals, terms and actions intended to help preserve the environment. In this discussion, Paudie O’Connor will share the ways Boston Scientific is debunking the myth that supply chains are not sustainable and demonstrate how business goals and environmental goals can co-exist to create a healthier planet. With a focus on minimizing the company’s impact on the environment, he will detail Ideal Product Flow, which is focused on driving more efficiency and sustainability in how Boston Scientific’s products are sourced, manufactured, packaged and distributed. He will also address how the company is working to deliver a sustainable future for its employees as well as the customers and patients his team proudly serves.
Paudie O’Connor
Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Boston Scientific
Paudie O’Connor is the Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain at Boston Scientific, a position he has held since May 2022. In this role, he serves on the company’s Executive Committee and is responsible for leading the world-class Global Supply Chain team, comprised of thousands of colleagues guided by its purpose of delivering for patients. Paudie’s career in healthcare and medical technology has spanned over 26 years, serving in various roles across management, operations and engineering. Previously, Paudie served as Vice President, Planning and Customer Experience at Boston Scientific from January 2021 to April 2022 and multi-site vice president, Manufacturing from February 2015 to January of 2021. Prior roles in Boston Scientific included Vice President of the Clonmel, Ireland site from January of 2009 to February of 2015 and various engineering and operations positions in the U.S. and Ireland from 1998 to 2008. Prior, Paudie worked for Aer Lingus, PRI Automation and Integer. He is the current sponsor of the Massachusetts PRIDE employee resource group. Paudie earned a B.A. in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity College in Dublin and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from University College Dublin.
