Denver, CO — March 8, 2024 — Spinnaker SCA, a leader in digital supply chain transformation, proudly announces that three of its executive leaders have been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Pros to Know Lifetime Achievement Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication exclusively covering the global end-to-end supply chain.
John Sharkey, George Fowler and Joel Garcia were honored for their decades of transformative leadership, industry influence, and contributions that continue to define modern supply chain practices.
As Chief Executive Officer, John Sharkey has guided Spinnaker SCA through pivotal milestones, including the successful merger of Spinnaker and SCApath, and the 2023 acquisition of Accelogix. Under his leadership, the firm has achieved nearly 40% YoY growth and expanded its consulting services across planning, execution, and systems integration. Sharkey is widely recognized for his deep expertise in technology-enabled transformation across manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors.
George Fowler, Spinnaker SCA’s Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Planning, has spent over 30 years architecting global supply chain planning transformations. He built one of the industry’s most respected advanced planning practices, helping brands across CPG, automotive, healthcare, and food and beverage improve agility and planning responsiveness. His leadership during the global pandemic—especially in supporting medical testing supply chains—was particularly impactful.
Joel Garcia, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Execution, is a recognized authority on warehouse strategy, labor, and automation. With 25 years of experience, Joel has shaped the future of fulfillment operations through his expertise in distribution systems, robotics, warehouse orchestration platforms, and digital twins. His thought leadership around integrating WMS, WES, and next-generation automation has empowered clients to better manage labor volatility and drive operational precision.
“We’ve seen tremendous innovation within the four walls of the distribution center in just the last five years,” says Garcia. “Clients need guidance not just on what’s available, but how to architect automation, labor, and orchestration in a way that truly supports business goals.”
The Pros to Know Awards spotlight individuals who go above and beyond to tackle supply chain challenges, implement best practices, and drive innovation. In 2024, the award was divided into four categories: Top Warehousing Stars, Top Procurement Stars, Rising Stars, and Lifetime Achievement.
“These winners are more than leaders—they’re pioneers shaping the future of supply chain,” said Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. “They’ve created more resilient, efficient, and forward-thinking supply chains across industries.”
Spinnaker SCA, a company of Publicis Sapient, is a premier supply chain consulting firm providing end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and operations management solutions. Specializing in designing and building agile supply chains optimized for the complexities of the modern world, we create value by holistically unlocking people, process and technology capabilities to accelerate digital business transformations.
Our consulting solutions span Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation, Connected Planning & Fulfillment, Warehouse Operations & Automation, Transportation & Visibility, and Supply Chain AI & Data Engineering. By blending deep industry expertise with Publicis Sapient’s digital transformation capabilities, we are empowering businesses to discover value in new ways to future-proof their supply chains in an increasingly digital-first world.
Spinnaker SCA empowers our clients to design intelligently, implement seamlessly, and grow exponentially.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development, and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and its sister publication, Food Logistics, also operate SCN Summit and the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Learn more at www.sdcexec.com.
Jaime Reints
Sr. Director, Spinnaker SCA
info@spinnakersca.com
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