Giles is a commercially astute senior operator with a strong track record leading large-scale supply chain, logistics and operational transformation programmes across multiple sectors including retail, life sciences, food and healthcare. He combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, particularly in stabilising fast-growth or disrupted operations.
He is highly experienced in network redesign, automation investment, systems implementation and contract negotiation at scale.
ERP / WMS
Growth & Launches
Inventory & Service
Warehouse Performance
Transport Performance
Leading UK Beverage business (R2D-ready to drink) – Interim Chief Operating Officer
Stabilised and restructured the global supply chain to support rapid growth, improving OTIF from 80% to over 95%, embedding S&OP discipline, renegotiating major supplier contracts and implementing structured NPD delivery. Played a key role in shaping the company’s five-year operational strategy.
Giles has held senior leadership roles in Life Sciences, Healthcare, FMCG, 3PL and Food Retail delivering major network redesigns, automation investments and systems implementations (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan). His career includes responsibility for budgets up to £250m, warehouse estates exceeding 1.2m sq ft, and contract negotiations totalling £700m in value.