Bengt Sturk, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Professional Overview
Bengt Sturk is an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a strong background in supply chain management, operational excellence, and strategic planning. As the COO of Turnpike Group, he is responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of products and services to clients.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Bengt Sturk has been the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Turnpike Group since January 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company's operational functions, including production, logistics, and quality control. He has been instrumental in optimizing the company's supply chain, improving productivity, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Under his leadership, Turnpike Group has seen a 15% increase in operational efficiency and a 20% reduction in delivery times.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Bengt held various leadership positions within the supply chain and operations management functions at Sony Mobile Communications and Sony Ericsson. As the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) at Turnpike Group from 2017 to 2020, he was responsible for streamlining the company's global supply chain, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. He also served as the Director of Strategy, Planning, and Operational Excellence at Sony Mobile Communications, where he led cross-functional teams in developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's supply chain capabilities.
Academic Background
Bengt Sturk holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Lund University in Sweden. He has also completed executive education programs in Operations Management and Strategic Leadership at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Harvard Business School.
Areas of Expertise
- Supply chain management
- Operational excellence
- Process optimization
- Strategic planning and execution
- Change management
- Leadership and team development
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Bengt has demonstrated a track record of driving operational improvements and delivering tangible business results. As the COO of Turnpike Group, he has led the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which has resulted in a 20% reduction in inventory levels and a 12% increase in on-time delivery. Bengt's expertise in lean manufacturing and process optimization has also contributed to a 25% improvement in production efficiency at Turnpike Group's manufacturing facilities.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in supply chain management, operational excellence, and strategic leadership, Bengt Sturk is a highly skilled and results-driven Chief Operating Officer. He is committed to driving continuous improvement and innovation within Turnpike Group, and his proven track record of delivering impactful business results makes him a valuable asset to the organization.
