Paul Lord

Paul Lord possesses extensive experience in supply chain management and research within the chemical and process industries. Notably, Paul held the position of Senior Director of Supply Chain Research at Gartner from December 2009 to April 2024, where responsibilities included producing impactful research and providing insights at the intersection of supply chain best practices and technology. Prior to Gartner, Paul served as Business Manager for Butanediol and Derivatives at Lyondell Chemical Company, successfully managing a $100 million product line while achieving significant sales growth. Paul has also held various roles at ARCO Chemical and Air Products, contributing to supply chain optimization, inventory reduction, and operational excellence across multiple organizations. Paul earned a degree from Lehigh University College of Business.