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Banner Health Names Ryan Koos CSCO
PHOENIX — Banner Health announced that Ryan Koos was named senior vice president and chief supply chain officer.
Koos will oversee all aspects of Banner’s health care supply chain, including ordering, distribution, inventory, strategy of sourcing and contracting. Koos will also collaborate with key teams to identify opportunities for innovation, automation, and utilizing leading-edge technology to improve overall quality, safety and supply costs.
“I’m honored to join Banner Health and excited to lead its supply chain operations at such a transformative time in health care,” said Koos. “My mission is to ensure that our clinicians have timely access to the right products so they can focus on what matters most — delivering excellent care. I look forward to driving innovation and ensuring our teams have the tools and resources they need to deliver that exceptional care.”
According to Staci Dickerson, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Banner Health, “Supply chain is a critical pillar of our health care delivery system,” she said.
“With Koos at the helm, we’re positioning Banner Health to meet future demands with agility, innovation, and responsibility. We’re thrilled to welcome him to Banner.”
Read the full announcement here.
REV Group Promotes Linas Polteraitis to CSCO
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — REV Group, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles, announced that Linas Polteraitis has been promoted to chief supply chain officer. He joined REV Group in September 2023 as the vice president of supply chain. Polteraitis will continue reporting to Mark Skonieczny, CEO and president, REV Group.
According to Mark Skonieczny, CEO of REV Group, “Linas has been instrumental in strengthening REV’s procurement and supply chain operations,” he said.
“Over the course of his tenure, he has built a high-performing team and fostered strong supplier partnerships. He has proven himself to be a strategic and results-oriented leader, and we are delighted to promote Linas to our chief supply chain officer.”
The company stated that prior to joining REV Group, Polteraitis was senior director, supply chain at Otis Worldwide, where he led various strategic initiatives and transformations to generate increased sales and profitability. Before that, he was vice president, purchasing – direct materials at Adient; supply chain management director – Americas at Aptiv; and various progressive leadership roles in purchasing at ZF TRW, DMAX, Ltd., General Motors Corporation, and Isuzu Motors America.
Read the full announcement here.
Jim Scott Joins Wellness Pet Company as CSCO
BURLINGTON, Mass. — Wellness Pet Company announced the appointment of Jim Scott as chief supply chain officer and member of the executive leadership team. With a proven track record in manufacturing and logistics within the human food industry, Scott will lead supply chain management and help enhance competitive position and financial performance for the company.
The company stated that Scott is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified and most recently served as vice president of operations and supply chain, USA, at Maple Leaf Foods, leading U.S. operations and supply chain transformation through enhanced operational efficiency, supply chain network optimization and strategic process improvements.
According to Reed Howlett, Wellness Pet CEO, “As Wellness Pet continues to serve the evolving needs of its customers and pet parents, our commitment to quality, compliance, and pet safety remains strong,” he said.
“Jim’s expertise will help our team navigate ongoing growth and innovation strategically and efficiently. His focus on operational excellence, collaboration and team building, as well as his supply chain leadership, will be key in delivering premium nutrition and invaluable experiences to more pets and pet parents.”
Read the full announcement here.
Airbus Promotes Benoit Schultz to Chief Procurement Officer
MONTREAL — Airbus announced on LinkedIn that Benoit Schultz will become chief procurement officer on October 1. Schultz is currently Head of Airbus Canada.
According to the LinkedIn post, Benoît succeeds Jürgen Westermeier, who will take on the role of President of Airbus in India and Head of South Asia region starting September 1, succeeding Rémi Maillard who was recently nominated as EVP Engineering of the Commercial Aircraft business and Head of Technology for Airbus.
