Supply Chain Stories is a series of recorded interviews with Chief Supply Chain Officers, COOs and senior operations leaders to provide advice, guidance and mentorship to the supply chain community.
Camille Batiste – Ex SVP, Global Supply Chain, ADM | Senior Advisor, BCG
Sam Berke, Global Head of Supply Chain Search at Pod Talent sat down with Camille Batiste, ex SVP Global Supply Chain at ADM, sat down with Camille Batiste to discuss her career journey, leadership philosophy, and what it really takes to lead complex, global supply chain organisations. Camille has held senior leadership roles across Honeywell and ADM, culminating in her role leading ADM’s Global Supply Chain. She is now a leadership coach and Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group, working with executives across industries on leadership, transformation, and organisational effectiveness.
Camille reflects on her path to senior leadership roles and how a foundation in procurement shaped her broader supply chain perspective. She shares candid insights on the importance of authentic leadership, effective communication, and why leadership skills matter more than functional expertise at senior levels.
The conversation also explores how the supply chain function is evolving, the skills future CSCOs must develop, and practical advice for professionals at different stages of their careers. This episode offers clear, practical insight for supply chain leaders looking to grow their impact, lead at scale, and prepare for the next stage of their career.