Ismael Villarreal

Ismael Villarreal has extensive experience in supply chain management and operations. Ismael is currently the Vice President Supply Chain at FleetPride, where they lead a team of over 450 professionals in various supply chain functions. During their tenure, they have implemented a successful supply chain strategy, resulting in improved warehouse productivity and on-time delivery performance. Ismael fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leading to increased efficiency in the supply chain.

Prior to their role at FleetPride, Ismael served as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain - Americas at Smith & Nephew. Ismael was responsible for managing the supply chain across all franchises in the Americas, leading a team of over 700 professionals. Ismael's responsibilities included customer service, demand planning, logistics, inventory control, and global trade.

Before joining Smith & Nephew, Ismael held several leadership roles at Cardinal Health. Ismael served as the Vice President of North America Supply Chain and was responsible for the predictability and efficiency of the medical products supply chain. Ismael also served as the Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain, overseeing pharmaceutical and medical distribution centers, inventory management, transportation, and more. Additionally, they worked as a Director of Operations and Director of Operational Excellence, Quality, & Regulatory Affairs at Cardinal Health.

Earlier in their career, Ismael worked at Siemens as a Senior Project Manager/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Ismael developed and led solutions for General Motors, resulting in a significant contract for the business. Ismael also served as an Operation Leadership Program participant, implementing Lean methodologies and driving productivity improvements.

Ismael's career began at Proemin Consulting, where they worked as a Junior Consultant. Ismael supported Lean transformations initiatives in various industries and implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste and increase productivity.

Overall, Ismael Villarreal is an accomplished supply chain and operations professional with a track record of driving efficiency, improving productivity, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Ismael Villarreal's education history includes obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2002. Ismael also pursued language studies at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 1997 to 1999. In 2012, Ismael completed the Executive Development Program at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Ismael further expanded their education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Ohio University in 2019. Ismael's continuous pursuit of knowledge led him to complete the Executive Financial Excellence Program at MIT Sloan Executive Education in 2021. Additionally, they hold various certifications including Master Black Belt, Lean Master, Black Belt, Green Belt, and ISO 9001 Lead Implementer - Quality Certification.