Samer Barakat

Samer Barakat is an accomplished supply chain executive currently serving as Vice President of Supply Chain at Wellstar Health System since September 2023. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Barakat Group, established in December 2021, Samer focuses on optimizing supply chain operations through tailored consulting solutions. Previous roles include Vice President of Supply Chain at 3Sixty Duty Free, where responsibilities included managing a $50M logistics and purchasing budget, and Senior Director of Supply Chain Planning at gategroup, overseeing comprehensive supply chain execution. Samer's early career included significant positions at Pourshins and e-gatematrix, contributing to the development of new business initiatives and operational management. Samer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Kansas School of Business.