Mark Heald

Mark Heald has a diverse range of work experience in supply chain management and procurement. Mark has held various roles in different companies, demonstrating their expertise in optimizing supply chain flows, managing teams, and driving business growth.

Most recently, Mark worked as a Commercial Marketplace Manager at Seafood Souq, where they built the entire Datalake to enhance marketplace effectiveness. Prior to that, they were the Director - Ventures and Partnerships at Logistics Executive Group, specializing in sourcing premium brands and optimizing supply chain flow across the GCC region.

Mark also served as the Chief Procurement Officer at Dooka, where they facilitated and project managed the startup's marketplace and established a centralized procurement department. Mark previously held the position of Supply Chain Manager at Al-Futtaim, leading a team and achieving savings through monitoring procurement activities.

Before that, Mark was the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement at Al Ghurair, spearheading all aspects of the supply chain across multiple sites. Mark also worked at GSK as a Demand Manager, responsible for ensuring supply availability and managing promotional activities.

Mark's earlier experience includes roles at Philmac Pty Ltd as an Inventory and Demand Manager, where they coordinated global supply and demand forecasting, and at Schneider Electric as an Inventory and Supply Chain Lead.

Mark began their career as a Global Supply Manager at Novartis, focusing on Aqua finished goods production and supply within a cold chain environment. Mark also served as a Supply Chain Manager at Concord Office Supplies, leading the implementation of an ERP system.

Overall, Mark Heald has a wealth of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and strategic planning, contributing to the success and growth of various organizations.

Mark Heald has a diverse education history, spanning from 1999 to 2018. In 1999, they began their Bachelor's degree in International Management (Operations/Logistics) at the University of South Australia, which they completed in 2001. After working for several years, Mark pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing at the University of South Australia from 2006 to 2011.

In 2018, they attended APICS Northern Colorado for a short period, obtaining a certification in CSCP (Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management).

Alongside their formal education, Mark has also obtained various certifications to enhance their skillset. In 2008, they became a member of the CILT (UK) and in 2023, they became a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT Australia NSW Section). Additionally, they have obtained certifications in areas such as Six Sigma (Green Belt and Foundations), finance, problem-solving, leadership, S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning), and more.

Furthermore, Mark has expanded their knowledge outside of their professional field, attaining certifications in income statement management, cash flow analysis, and open water diving.