Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Podcast
Transform Talks explores the conversations shaping the future of supply chains — before they become conference themes or industry buzzwords. Hosted by global supply chain influencer Maria Villablanca, the podcast brings senior leaders into candid discussion about transformation as it really happens: messy, complex, and deeply human. From AI and resilience to leadership, risk, and organisational change, guests share not just successes but doubts, trade-offs, and lessons learned along the way. Because transformation isn’t a project. It’s a continuous negotiation between technology, people, and reality. If you want polished marketing messages, this isn’t the podcast for you. If you want honest insight from leaders navigating change at scale — welcome to Transform Talks.
Episodes
In this episode, "Transforming Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Disruptive Era," we explore the challenges and opportunities facing supply chain leaders today.
This episode features an insightful discussion with Dr. Arne Flemming, Senior Vice President of Corporate Supply Chain and Global Logistics Services at Bosch, and Frank Arnold, VP of Intelligent Supply Chain Germany at Capgemini Invent.
The conversation highlights th...
In this episode of Transform Talks featuring Tom Krause, author of the book "If Your Culture Could Talk" we discuss the importance of culture in organizational transformation, particularly within the supply chain domain.
Key Points:
- Culture is the Hidden Impediment: Many supply chain transformation efforts fail due to cultural issues. A nebulous definition of culture makes it difficult to address. <...
This is episode #215 - The Misconceptions of Building Resilient Supply Chains with Harry McCarney from Hack & Craft
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by
In this episode we discuss:
- Moving beyond the myth of perfect prediction: The discussion will explore why focusing solely on accurate forecasting can be a misconception in building resilient supply chains.
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On this episode of Transform Talks,, I am joined by Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric where we explore the rise of digitization and artificial intelligence (AI), and how they're transforming supply chain management.
In this episode you will hear about Schneider Electric’s innovative approach to tackling these challenges and ensuring supply chain success in a complex global landscape.
In this episode ...
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Eric Enselme, a supply chain and innovation management expert with experience of leading multiple global supply chains.
Eric is an accomplished executive specializing in innovation and supply chain management with a career spanning three decades at Procter & Gamble.
In this episode we discuss:
- The importance of supply chain resilience and agili...
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nina Anttila, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at verkkokauppa.com.
Nina is a Customer focused E2E Supply Chain Management expert with international experience, particularly interested in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing and Logistics, processes, tools and systems and how to continuously improve efficiency by using data and leading people and organizations to new heights.
In this e...
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Aamir Shaukat the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fiskars Group and a leader who understands the power of collaboration across the entire supply chain and beyond.
Aamir is responsible for the Group wide leadership of full operations and end to end supply chain incl sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, planning, logistics and QEHS.
In this episode we discuss:
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On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nuno Miller, the Digital COO of N Brown Group, a leading online retailer of fashion and homeware products.
In this episode we discuss:
- In the supply chain, while technical skills are important, most digital transformations fail because they neglect the human element.
- How leaders play a crucial role in driving cultural c...
In this episode of Transform Talks I am joined by Stephen Tonks the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fujikura Automotive who has 35 years of experience working within a number of purchasing and supply chain roles.
From purchasing and sustainability to supply chain mapping and capacity planning, this episode unpacks the practical steps of transformation initiatives and the importance of cross-functional team collaboration.
In this ep...
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Brigitte Michaud, the Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Stada Group.
Brigitte has a strong track record of designing and executing high-degree transformations in the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem.
In this episode we discuss:
- How to identify and overcome potential pitfalls during your supply chain transformation.
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On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nico Nuerbchen, the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management at Olympus Corporation.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The key hurdles companies face when automating their supply chains.
- Why successful transformation hinges on clear communication and well-defined strategies.
- How aut...
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by the Head of Ocean at FourKites, Mike Deangelis.
In this episode we discuss:
- How visibility solutions act as bridges, bringing in additional data sources.
- How end-to-end data is crucial, including ETAs and pre-planning for each facility.
- How to gain complete control and ensure on-time deliver...
Darcy MacClaren is a multi-award-winning strategic global leader who has spent 30 years growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation, with a focus on supply chains. Over the last twelve years, she has held various leadership roles at SAP. Today, she serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of SAP Digital Supply Chain, overseeing the global supply chain business and helping companies build resilien...
Richard Howells has been working in the ERP, supply chain management and manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, industry 4.0, digitization and sustainability. Richard has implemented ERP and supply chain management systems at Nestle,...
Chris Ortega is the CEO of Fresh FP&A, a leading fractional CFO and advisory services firm that provides businesses with the right tools to transform and scale their finance organisation. Chris started his career in public accounting at EY and has since gone on to accumulate more than 17 years of experience in accounting and finance.
On this week's episode Chris and Maria discuss:
- The biggest ...
Jacqueline Krage Strako is Chief Commerce and Business Solutions Officer and Executive Vice President of the United States Postal Service. Jacqueline began her career in 1989 as an industrial engineer. In the 35 years since she has held multiple positions within the Postal Service including Budget and Financial Analyst, Area Finance Manager and Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. Jacqueline is currently responsible for developing...
#201 - Sasha Pailet Koff on how Dell is using AI to improve efficiency in their digital Supply Chain
Sasha Pailet Koff is the Senior Vice President, Digital Supply Chain at Dell Technologies. Sasha has over two decades of experience spanning a series of leadership positions helping organisations solve complex business challenges. In fact prior to joining Dell Sasha worked for the likes of Johnson & Johnson, Rohm & Haas (now Dow), Accenture, and at The White House. Sasha is currently responsible for leading Dell's global di...
Gabriel Villablanca Sr was born in the North of Chile in 1935. He began his working career as a homicide detective, following in his father's footsteps. At the age of 35 he decided to completely transform his life and join the aviation industry, where he remained until his retirement. The dictatorship in Chile made working in this industry extremely difficult and Mr. Villablanca moved his young family to the United States in the mi...
Sabine Mueller is the CEO & EVP at DHL Consulting, an independent management consultancy dedicated to creating value for Deutsche Post DHL Group, its customers and external companies. Sabine has spent the past 20 years helping supply chain leaders navigate the changes created by digital transformation, the impact of emerging technologies, new work modes, and the need to operate sustainably. Sabine also works tirelessly to help ...
Amir Ghannad is a leadership development specialist, international keynote speaker and the founder of The Ghannad Group, which offers speaking, workshop facilitation, executive coaching and consulting services, focused on guiding leaders in creating cultures that deliver breakthrough results and unprecedented fulfilment. For over 31 years, Amir led multi-functional, multinational teams in manufacturing and Supply Chain roles in a v...
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