Hari Sivaprakasam

Hari Sivaprakasam has over 17 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management. Hari currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Sunland Logistics Solutions since 2016. Prior to that, Hari held various roles at UTi Integrated Logistics, including Director Contract Logistics & Distribution, Global CL&D Process Manager, Global Director Account Solutions, Manager Client Solutions & Integration, Senior Project Engineer, and Solutions Engineer. During their time at UTi, Hari played a pivotal role in transforming the CL&D business unit in India, stabilizing operations, and improving partnerships with clients. Hari also spearheaded solutions design and pricing, leading to significant business wins and productivity improvements for clients such as BMW, GM, P&G, and Sam's Club. Additionally, Hari was instrumental in consolidating and optimizing distribution centers for clients, achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Hari Sivaprakasam holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, with a focus on Manufacturing and Logistics, which they obtained from the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2001 to 2003. Prior to their master's degree, they earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering from the University of Madras between 1997 and 2001.

In addition to their formal education, Hari also acquired two certifications. In 2002, they obtained a Logistics Professional Certificate from the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Four years later, in 2006, they achieved a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from UTi Integrated Logistics in Columbia, South Carolina. The specific month of obtaining the Logistics Professional Certificate is not provided in the information provided.