Top 10: Chief Supply Chain Officers in ANZ
Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) are necessary in ensuring the smooth running of a business from its production in a field, to its delivery on a consumer’s doorstep.
These leading supply chain experts use their understanding of logistics and management to anticipate and tackle supply chain risks. They offer their operational expertise and drive innovation throughout the value chain, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Here, we take a look at the ANZ-based CSCOs who are pioneering new approaches and driving success across supply chain operations, including sustainability, traceability, sourcing and risk management.
10. Tim Mackle
Company: Zespri International
Revenue: NZ$5.14bn (US$3.07bn)
Location: Tauranga, New Zealand
Tim is the CSCO of Zespri International, where he works closely with growers and industry leaders to increase supply production and meet consumer demand.
Zespri is New Zealand’s largest horticultural exporter, with customers in more than 50 countries around the world. The company has a global team based at its headquarters site in New Zealand and spread throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. Tim brings his strategic and senior leadership expertise - including a stint as CEO of DairyNZ - to the company, helping New Zealand's farmers reach consumers around the world.
9. Tim Morgan
Company: The Arnott's Group
Location: Sydney, Australia
Tim is CSCO at The Arnott’s Group, overseeing the business’s quality and food safety, supply chain and business operations. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the FMCG sector, ensuring food supply chains are consistently meeting quality and safety standards.
The Arnott’s Group creates a range of food, enjoyed by people around the world. It employs 4,000 people across the Asia Pacific region, with manufacturing sites across the area. Tim brings his global supply chain experience to the company, implementing innovative strategies to meet customer demand.
8. Sandra Gibbs
Company: Asahi Beverages
Revenue: 2,939.4bn JPY (US$20bn)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Sandra is the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSO) for Asahi Beverages, Australia base. She has 20+ years of experience in strategic transformation, with global and domestic expertise. Sandra leads the largest end-to-end supply chain in ANZ FMCG, covering over 12 manufacturing sites.
Asahi Beverages is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand, consistently growing and evolving to meet changing consumer demand. Sandra brings her beverage and supply chain expertise to this role, focusing on safety, cost and quality.
7. Caleb Nicolson
Company: Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited
Revenue: NZ$740.3m (US$443m)
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Caleb is the CSCO for Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited, bringing 15+ years of international executive management experience to the role. He has managed suppliers globally, particularly within Australia and New Zealand.
Farmlands, created in 1962, is the largest buying group of its type in New Zealand. Caleb’s knowledge and experience of supply chain strategy and consultancy encourages the growth and transformation of the co-operative, helping it improve profitability and productivity for New Zealand farmers and growers.
6. Fred Lemoine
Company: Country Road Group
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Fred is the CSCO at Country Road Group with over 20 years of experience working within supply chain management. He applies data science to solve inventory management problems, aiming to lead impactful and sustainable operating model changes.
Country Road Group is one of Australia’s largest specialty fashion retailers with five unique brands including Witchery and Mimco. Fred is responsible for sourcing and supply chain operations across this portfolio, applying his extensive experience of implementing successful supply chain strategies across multiple brands.
5. Shane Azzi
Company: Resmed
Revenue: US$4.7bn
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Shane Azzi is SCSO at Resmed, bringing over 20 years of senior leadership experience to the specialised medical device company. He oversees Resmed’s global supply, manufacturing, engineering and distribution processes.
Resmed is a medical equipment and solutions company aimed at transforming the care of those living with sleep apnea, COPD and other chronic illnesses, reaching people around the world. Shane uses his experience of global supply chain work to improve supply chain resilience by driving innovation and collaboration.
4. Brad Hordern
Company: DuluxGroup
Revenue: AU$1.3bn (US$848m) (2023)
Location: Padstow, Australia
Brad is CSCO at DuluxGroup, bringing over 20 years of logistics and operations experience to the role. He has broad end-to-end supply chain management experience, including in supply chain finance and customer service.
DuluxGroup manufactures and markets products built to transform places and spaces by applying knowledge, quality, innovation and inspiration. From bold paints to construction chemicals, DuluxGroup builds market-leading brands. Brad oversees this broad operational remit, ensuring the brand has sustainable and high-performing supply chains.
3. Michael Clark
Company: KFC South Pacific
Revenue: approx US$3.1bn
Location: Sydney, Australia
Michael Clark is the CSCO of KFC South Pacific, a position he has held for 14 years. He is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain for KFC in Australia, overseeing food, packaging, utilities, equipment and building materials.
Since opening its first restaurant in 1968, KFC Australia has grown to 700 restaurants, serving more than two million guests every week. Michael works closely with franchisees and suppliers to encourage sustainability across products, and to manage the quality and supply of every meal served.
2. Jon Longbottom
Company: Genuine Parts Company
Revenue: US$23.5bn
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Jon is the CSCO at Genuine Parts Company, using his 25 years of operations and logistics experience to help the company evolve. His career spans various roles in the fashion, grocery and automotive industries, successfully managing supply chains in a variety of FMCG environments.
Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts, spanning 17 countries with more than 10,700 locations. Having worked in the UK and Australia, Jon uses his international expertise to successfully tackle complex global supply chain challenges.
1. Darren Wedding
Company: MYER
Revenue: AU$3.2bn (US$2.1bn)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
As Chief Supply Chain Officer at MYER, Darren is responsible for all aspects of the supply chain, from factories to customers. He brings more than 30 years of supply chain and logistics experience to the role, with a background in retail, steel manufacturing, military, third-party logistics and pharmaceuticals.
MYER is one of Australia’s largest department store groups, operating 57 stores across the country. Darren brings his extensive knowledge to the role, overseeing both third party suppliers and customer satisfaction.