2024 Grocery Industry Icons & Innovators

Mr. Ward is the Supply Chain leader for the Retail and Consumer Products sector within EY, a global management consulting firm. An experienced executive with expertise and strategic leadership in global supply chain management, omnichannel fulfillment, customer experience, digital, integrated logistics, transportation, sourcing, and enabling technologies. Extensive experience in assisting companies across multiple industry sectors in defining and structuring initiatives, evaluating business case potential, and managing the deployment of complex transformations. Over 34 years of experience with Retail, Consumer Products, Distribution, QSR, and Hospitality/Gaming companies. Over 15 years of extensive experience in Asia, Europe, and South America.

During his career, he has served as a trusted advisor to some of the biggest brands in the world, assisting with their global supply chain needs and helping them achieve significant business gains.

Mr. Ward has spoken at CSCMP, RILA, Shoptalk, Groceryshop, WERC, and many other supply chain forums. He has been featured in more than 40 articles, and is a contributing author to several books.