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.
Dirk Holbach – ex Chief Supply Chain Officer, Henkel Consumer Brands
Sam Berke, Global Head of Supply Chain Search at Pod Talent sat down with Dirk Holbach, ex Chief Supply Chain Officer of Henkel Consumer Brands, to discuss his career journey, the major transformations he’s led, and advice for Supply Chain professionals looking to make it to the top level of the supply chain organisation.
The conversation explores how Dirk’s career has evolved across industries, how the supply chain function is evolving, the skills future CSCOs should develop, and practical advice for professionals at different stages of their careers. We also had the opportunity to discuss the ASPIRE transformation, a large-scale organisational transformation within Henkel Consumer Brands that Dirk led, and the lessons learned from this.
Dirk offers some great insights and advice for both senior leaders and aspiring leaders earlier in their career respectively.
A great episode for any leaders interested in transformation, leadership across a global operation and with aspirations to be future CSCOs!