FROM : A VÍZ BEAUTY TO : ZUME

WAS : ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER NOW : VICE PRESIDENT , SUPPLY CHAIN

Throughout his career , Kumar Selvam has worked with diverse stakeholders to identify , align , and execute strategic change . Across his 20-year career at PepsiCo , Estee Lauder , and Verizon , he ’ s helped integrate AOL and Yahoo , reduce lead times , and transition US $ 200mn in manufacturing operations to Southeast Asian countries . In addition , Selvam is currently enrolled in an advanced Supply Chain Management programme at MIT .

‘ Kumar is the exact leader we need to serve our global customers ’, said Zume Chairman and CEO Alex Garden . As the new Supply Chain Vice President , Selvam will seek to upgrade the company ’ s corporate supply chain talent , processes , and systems — strengthening ties with suppliers .