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Thomas O'Connor
Practice Vice President
Thomas O'Connor is a Practice Vice President in Gartner's Business and Technology Insights group, responsible for leading the Logistics and Planning Practice. He leads a global team delivering insight, innovative tools, and advice for Chief Supply Chain Officers, Heads of Logistics, Heads of Planning and other business leaders. Mr O'Connor is based in Sydney, Australia.
Previous experience
Mr. O’Connor brings more than 20 years of experience in supply chain and enterprise transformation to his role as Practice Vice President. Since joining Gartner in 2015 as an analyst, he has progressed to take on a range of senior leadership positions across Supply Chain Business and Technology Insights. Most recently, as Chief of Research, he led the development of the practice’s research agenda, driving thought leadership on key industry challenges and guiding a team of senior content leaders to shape the wider organizations strategic insights for global clients.
Prior to joining Gartner Mr O'Connor was a supply chain and business leader working across local, regional and global initiatives in the luxury goods and construction industries.
Professional background
Louis Vuitton, Supply Chain Manager, Australia and New Zealand, 5 years
Areas of coverage
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Organization Structure, Design and Implementation
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Supply Chain Strategy, Alignment and Execution
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AI and Digital Supply Chain Value Realization
Education
Executive M.B.A., University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Combined Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Business, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Ecole Centrale Paris University, France
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
What are the most impactful supply chain trends and best practices?
What are CEOs top priorities that CSCOs need to be aware of and take action on?
How can I more effectively engage with boards of directors and C-Level colleagues?
How do I improve my supply chain maturity and operational performance? e.g. SC Score