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Practical Ways to Deal With Operational Complexity

Douglas Guilherme is the Supply Chain Vice-President for US & Canada for The Hershey Company. Douglas leads Supply Chain driving best practices and building winning organizations to accelerate Leading Snacking Powerhouse vision. Douglas leads a diverse team in the business of supply. Every individual in his team strives to provide a demonstrable and sustainable competitive advantage.

Douglas serves as Member of Board of Directors for Goodwill – Easter Seals Minnesota and devote passion and dedication to develop underrepresented individuals.

Prior to this role, Douglas has led large Supply Chain corporations for 29 years in companies such as Procter & Gamble for 14 years and Ecolab for 4 years where he served as Global Senior Vice-President for Supply Chain.

Douglas earned his bachelor’s degree on pharmacy and biochemistry, followed by 2 post graduations titles on Operations and Administration and followed by Master’s on Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Later Douglas studied Machine Learning, and Exponential Technologies from Singularity University and Technology Acceleration Program from Wharton.

He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Renata and children, Luisa and Vinicius.

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Leveraging the End-to-End Supply Chain to Enable Growth
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Leveraging the End-to-End Supply Chain to Enable Growth

Josh Chou is an accomplished executive known for his strategic leadership and innovative approach to supply chain management. As the Chief Supply Chain Officer at McCormick, a global leader in flavor, he plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and ensuring seamless end-to-end supply chain processes. With over two decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, Josh has a proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations, driving efficiency, and delivering sustainable growth. He brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain strategy, logistics, procurement, and operations management to his role at McCormick. Prior to joining McCormick, Josh held various senior leadership positions at leading multinational corporations, where he led transformative initiatives and drove significant improvements in supply chain performance. His strategic vision, coupled with his ability to execute complex initiatives, has earned him recognition as a top industry leader. Josh is passionate about leveraging technology and data analytics to drive continuous improvement and enhance agility within the supply chain. He is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering teams to embrace change and drive impactful results. Josh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from a prestigious institution and has completed executive education programs in leadership and strategy. He is also actively involved in industry associations and initiatives aimed at advancing supply chain best practices and sustainability efforts. As Chief Supply Chain Officer at McCormick, Josh is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to customers, driving operational excellence, and positioning the company for long-term success in a rapidly evolving marketplace. His strategic leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to propel McCormick as a global leader in flavor innovation and supply chain efficiency.

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