Gerard Dempsey

Gerard Dempsey is a seasoned supply chain professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Dempsey has held key positions at prominent companies such as Shire Pharmaceuticals as Head of Supply Chain in Japan, overseeing a team responsible for managing the supply of products worth $400M annually. Dempsey's previous roles include Supply Chain Manager and Japan Projects Manager at GlaxoSmithKline, where responsibilities included coordinating supply chain initiatives and overseeing the delivery of pharmaceutical products. Other notable positions include Director of Supply Chain at Stryker Orthopaedics, where Dempsey architected a structure to enhance supplier communication and reduce costs. Dempsey's educational background includes an Engineer's degree from the University of Limerick and an MBA from the Open University.