Supply Chain Stories – Episode 14: Donato Giorgio
Supply Chain Stories is a series of recorded interviews with Chief Supply Chain Officers to provide advice, guidance and mentorship to the Supply Chain community.
Donato Giorgio, President, Global Supply Chain at Essity, A Global Leader in Hygiene and Health
Sam Berke, Head of Global Supply Chain Search at Pod Talent, sat down with Donato, President of Global Supply Chain at Essity. From his early days as a process engineer at Procter & Gamble in Italy to leading an huge global supply chain organization within Essity, Donato’s career is a masterclass in transformation, resilience, and people-centered leadership.
Some key takeaways from Donato’s Episode:
- Learn from every role, especially those outside your comfort zone.
- Passion and purpose matter more than titles.
- Digital is powerful, but empathy is irreplaceable.
- True supply chain leaders think like business leaders.
This episode provides a powerful reminder that the best supply chain leaders are not just operators - they are business builders, change agents, and storytellers. A great episode for all those looking to build their careers and some fantastic advice for every level.
Listen below!