Denver, CO – March 25, 2025 – Spinnaker SCA, a company of Publicis Sapient and premier supply chain consulting firm, is honored to announce that three of its consulting leaders, Michael Witty, Gene Bornac, and Tarik Small, have been named winners of the 2025 Pros to Know Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. This prestigious recognition highlights influential executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other supply chain leaders looking to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
“We are incredibly proud to have Michael, Gene and Tarik recognized among the industry’s best supply chain professionals,” said John Sharkey, CEO of Spinnaker SCA. “Their dedication to innovation, problem-solving, and client success is a testament to the expertise we cultivate at Spinnaker SCA. With over 20 Supply Chain “Pro to Know” winners from our firm to date, this recognition further solidifies our leadership in the supply chain consulting space.”
Gene Bornac, Senior Vice President, Retail Management Consulting, was recognized in the Top Procurement Pros category, honoring leaders who are shaping the future of retail supply chains through strategic innovation and execution. With over 30 years of experience in retail supply chain strategy, omni-channel transformation, and demand planning, Gene has been instrumental in leading digital transformation initiatives for major global retailers.
His leadership in AI-driven demand forecasting, supply chain optimization, and technology adoption has helped retailers streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer engagement. Gene’s ability to develop high-performing teams and implement cutting-edge supply chain solutions has made him a trusted leader in the retail industry.
Michael Witty, Senior Vice President, Management Consulting, received recognition in the Leaders in Excellence category, which honors seasoned executives who have made outstanding contributions to supply chain strategy and innovation. As a strategic visionary, Michael has spearheaded large-scale initiatives for industry leaders focusing on network optimization, inventory efficiency, and digital transformation. His ability to align supply chain strategies with long-term business objectives has driven measurable results, reducing costs, improving operational agility, and increasing profitability.
Tarik Small, Senior Director, was named as a “Rising Star” winner, being recognized as an up-and-coming professional whose achievements and leadership have significantly shaped the supply chain industry. With a proven track record of successfully implementing cloud-based WMS, automation solutions, and omni-channel distribution strategies, Tarik has led transformative projects for global brands like Peloton, Foot Locker, Carter’s, and Academy Sports. His expertise in integrating cutting-edge warehouse management solutions and material handling systems has established him as a trailblazer in modern supply chain execution.
“Many of today’s supply chain pros are more than just leaders within their space; they’re true pioneers of change. This year’s list of winners really pushed the boundaries in all facets; creating, implementing, transforming, innovating, reinventing, and collaborating. They executed on all fronts, over-delivering and over-performing. They are true professionals to know in the supply chain space,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.
Congratulations to all of the winners this year! To view the full list of 2025 winners, visit https://sdce.me/51zgjx6o.
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 AI/ML-powered Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics. 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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