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.
Parmeshwaran Iyer – Chief Supply Chain Officer, Apollo Tyres
Sam Berke, Global Head of Supply Chain Search at Pod Talent sat down with Parmeshwaran Iyer (Pi), Global Chief Supply Chain Officer of Apollo Tyres to discuss his career journey, leading across geographies, and what it takes to lead a highly complex global supply chain organisation.
Having held senior leadership roles across Beiersdorf for a large part of his career, Pi relocated to India in 2025 to step into the Global CSCO role for Apollo Tyres, one of the worlds largest manufacturers of tyres. He now leads a significant global operation, with teams across the world and a highly complex Supply Chain.
The conversation also explores how Pi’s career evolved across industries and geographies, how the supply chain function is evolving, the skills future CSCOs must develop, and practical advice for professionals at different stages of their careers.
A great episode with some unique insight and advice from an exceptional Supply Chain leader.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HhPbhDc63uz4b1FI2PDMQ?si=_eik9GT_Q02kH-vxdEj2yA