Seb Taylor, Global Head of Logistics and Operations Search at Pod Talent, sat down with Raul Portela to discuss his career journey across supply chain leadership and private equity, and the lessons he’s learned driving transformation and value creation.
Raul shares his experience across operational leadership, his time as COO at Helly Hansen, and his move into private equity. At Helly Hansen, he led a major end-to-end supply chain transformation, improving availability, enabling growth and supporting a successful exit.
The conversation explores how supply chain is becoming increasingly commercial, with greater integration across customers, suppliers and data. Raul also shares insight into private equity, the difference in environments and highlighting its focus on clear value creation, pace and execution, as well as advice for those looking to make the move,
Key takeaways from Raul’s episode: Supply chain is now a key driver of revenue, margin and growth and not just cost centre. Leaders who progress need to be able to translate complexity into clear financial outcomes. He shares some fantastic insights into the world of private equity and how it rewards focus, pace and decisive execution. He also discusses the increase focus on data and AI and how these are unlocking new value across complex supply chains.
Fantastic episode and hope you enjoy!