Ep 26 Inside Procurement: Dealing with COVID-19 in the Industrial sector – Interview with Brian Slobodow

In this episode, Omer Abdullah interviews Brian Slobodow, who brings his unique perspective on a variety of issues that need to be considered in industrial settings in these unprecedented times.

They discuss the types of solutions that need to be put in place, and the implications on business leaders in general as well as procurement and supply chain teams in particular.

Brian’s professional background is one that combines management consulting, corporate and private equity worlds. His credentials encompass stints at AT Kearney and J&J, as well as senior-level positions across a host of Golden Gate Capital’s portfolio companies. He is currently the Operating Executive for Golden Gate Capital.

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Omer Abdullah

Omer Abdullah is Chief Commercial Officer and Co-founder for The Smart Cube. He works with Procurement and Strategy leaders at global organisations, transforming their teams to become value-driven and insight-led. Omer has more than 30 years of management consulting and global corporate and industry experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. His prior roles include A.T. Kearney (North America), Warner Lambert (USA), and The Perrier Group (Asia-Pacific). Omer has an MBA from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, USA, and a BBA from the University of East Asia.