Simon Coates

Director, Supply Chain

Simon has over 25 years of operational and strategic Supply Chain experience in the UK and Australia. As a supply chain executive, Simon has achieved significant cost, customer service and working capital improvements in blue chip Australian businesses covering industrial gases, FMCG, retail, automotive and pharmaceutical. Simon has delivered supply chain transformation programmes as Supply Chain Director at Franklins Supermarkets and as General Manager Supply and Logistics at Symbion Pharmacy Services. Since moving into consultancy Simon has led supply chain engagements across numerous industries including, hardware, fashion, 3PL and retail. Simon brings to Infosys Portland a unique blend of practical operational experience and consulting expertise.

Simon holds a Diploma in Transport Economics from the University of London and attended the Supply Chain Management for General Manager’s course at Harvard Business School.