Delivering Strategic Supply Chain Transformation at Scale

Sandy Torrekens, MBA

Value Chain Strategy & Cost Challenges

Sandy is a highly experienced supply chain strategist with a proven track record of delivering complex transformations across global organisations.

Known for his ability to align supply chain operations with commercial goals, Sandy blends strategic insight with pragmatic execution—helping companies navigate change, improve performance, and unlock sustainable growth.

Strategic Focus, Tangible Outcomes

Drive growth and resilience through high-impact, operationally grounded transformation programmemes.

Leadership Across the Value Chain

Combine commercial alignment with supply chain innovation to generate measurable business results.

Expertise

Logistics
Supply Chain and Procurement
Business Transformation
Crisis Management

Industry Experience

Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals
Food and Beverages
FMCG and Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Aviation and Railways

Career Highlights

Sandy brings over two decades of experience delivering large-scale transformations across industries and continents. His leadership is marked by a rare balance of strategic vision and operational effectiveness. He has held senior and executive roles in:

Founding Partner, AB Advisors (2022–Present)
Expert Advisor, Bain & Company (2018–Present)
Head of Operations, Swisscom (2020–2021)
CEO and Expert Consultant Supply Chain Strategy and Turn-around, Pandion Solutions (2014–2020)

Partner, Defiance Technologies (2012–2013)
Director-strategy and Performance Improvement, Lodestone Management Consultants (2010-2012)
Senior Manager, EY Strategy & Supply Chain (2008–2010)
Senior Strategy Consultant, Jonova INC (2003–2008)
Project Manager, PwC Consulting (1998–2003)

Working Languages: English, Dutch, German, French

Education

MBA, Cardiff University, Wales
MSc Managerial Economics & Strategy, KU Leuven, Belgium
BSc Applied Economics, KU Brussel, Belgium

Strategic Supply Chain Alignment

By bridging operational execution with strategic goals, Sandy transforms fragmented supply chains into integrated, performance-driven ecosystems that enhance service, reduce cost, and support sustainable growth.

Operational Turnaround and Business Model Recovery

Sandy leads the rapid recovery of underperforming business models through hands-on transformation and process realignment, restoring stability and improving both service levels and financial performance.

Example Projects

Project #1: Commercial and Operational Turnaround in Life Sciences

Sandy was brought in to stabilise operations following a failed business model implementation at a global life sciences company. With service levels deteriorating and commercial functions under strain, he led a hands-on recovery programmeme across sales, logistics, and supply chain teams.

Challenges:

Breakdown in coordination between commercial and operational functions
Failing service levels leading to customer dissatisfaction
Poor internal confidence in transformation leadership

Outcomes:

Restored operational performance and customer trust
Rebuilt internal alignment between sales and supply chain
Delivered clear cost and service improvements within months

Approach:
Sandy worked at both strategic and operational levels, realigning governance, restoring clarity of execution, and establishing effective stakeholder collaboration to bring the business back on track.

Project #2: Carve-Out & Portfolio Leadership in Pharma

Sandy led the carve-out of GSK/Pfizer’s OTC business and managed a high-impact transformation portfolio at STADA. His role included coordinating major change initiatives, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and ensuring operational continuity throughout.

Challenges:

High-stakes carve-out with cross-functional dependencies
Complex stakeholder environments requiring strong leadership
Need for visible, rapid delivery across supply chain and cost initiatives

Outcomes:

Seamless carve-out execution with minimal disruption
On-time delivery of multiple transformation initiatives
Reinforced reputation as trusted advisor to Bain & Company

Approach:
Combining strategic vision with tactical delivery, Sandy ensured programmemes were effectively structured, communicated, and executed—bringing order, clarity, and momentum to large-scale change efforts.