Adam Friend

Adam Friend is an accomplished supply chain professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple organizations, currently serving as Senior Director of Supply Chain at Avery Dennison since June 2015. Adam has a proven track record in shaping IT strategies, managing supply chain operations, and leading successful ERP implementations. Key achievements include the development of a five-year IT investment roadmap, establishing a Data Science Center of Excellence, and driving significant inventory reductions. Adam previously held leadership positions at Group Dekko and Manitowoc Foodservice, demonstrating expertise in procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Adam holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership and an MBA in Management and Human Resources from the Indiana Institute of Technology, along with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Purdue University Fort Wayne.