Ramesh Chikkala

Ramesh Chikkala is an accomplished supply chain and operations executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors and Advisor for Superplum since March 2025 and as an Advisory Board Member for Vorto, Chikkala has previously held key positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Grocery Outlet, where significant supply chain advancements were achieved across 540 stores. Other notable roles include Corporate Board Director and Audit Committee Member at Hibbett Sports, Advisor for Florida R&R Consulting, Board Member and Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Strategic Advisor at Walmart, where oversight of a $120B global supply chain was managed. Chikkala’s educational background includes a Master’s in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Ohio University and a Master's in Business from the University of Mumbai, complemented by a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Osmania University.