Supply Chain Digital Magazine June 2024 | Page 30

LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN SUPPLY CHAIN
addition to HP as we drive long-term sustainable growth for the company .”
And it ’ s not just Supply Chain Digital that is honouring him as one of the industry ’ s brightest shining stars .
Ernest ’ s operational excellence is key to HP delivering more than 100 million products to customers each year , which is why he was recognised as one of Savoy Magazine ’ s 2024 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America .
Celebrating Ernest ’ s success , HP says : “ Ernest leads his team every day to strengthen our operational capabilities and drive innovation across our global supply chain , all while championing our sustainability efforts .”
Ernest ’ s achievements predate his HP years , however . His experience includes industrial engineering , production management and supply chain planning with automotive manufacturer General Motors . It was here that Ernest was granted the General Motors Graduate Fellowship , allowing him to pursue fulltime graduate study . From there , he joined the ranks at Rockwell Automation in 2006 , serving in roles across North America and Asia before being named Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2019 .
Outside of the supply chain space , Ernest describes himself as “ a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion ” and
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