Christophe Mahaut

Supply Chain Operations Executive

Professional Overview
Christophe Mahaut is an accomplished supply chain operations executive with over 25 years of experience driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives across global organizations. As the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Brooks Running, he is responsible for overseeing the company's end-to-end supply chain, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations that support the brand's growth and market expansion.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Brooks Running, Christophe is accountable for the company's global supply chain, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and strategic planning. He has played a key role in optimizing the company's supply chain operations, resulting in improved service levels, reduced costs, and enhanced sustainability. Under his leadership, Brooks Running has achieved significant milestones, such as reducing its carbon footprint by 15% and delivering products to customers 20% faster.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Brooks Running, Christophe held several senior-level supply chain roles with leading organizations, including Global Supply Chain Director at Kimberly-Clark, VP Global Supply Chain at QSpex, and various supply chain and logistics positions at L'Oréal over a 16-year period. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong ability to drive operational excellence, implement strategic initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business results.

Academic Background
Christophe holds a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management from the Ecole Centrale de Paris, a prestigious engineering school in France. He has also completed executive leadership programs at renowned institutions, further enhancing his strategic and managerial capabilities.

Areas of Expertise

• Supply chain strategy and optimization

• Logistics and distribution management

• Inventory and demand planning

• Procurement and supplier management

• Sustainability and ESG initiatives

• Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Christophe has made significant contributions to the organizations he has served. At Kimberly-Clark, he led the implementation of a global supply chain management system, resulting in a 12% reduction in inventory levels and a 15% increase in on-time delivery performance. At L'Oréal, he spearheaded the company's international physical distribution strategy, which enabled the expansion of the brand's global footprint and improved service levels in key markets.

Conclusion
Christophe Mahaut is a seasoned supply chain operations executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives in global, complex organizations. With his deep industry expertise, innovative mindset, and strong leadership skills, he is well-positioned to continue making a meaningful impact on the success and growth of Brooks Running.