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

Warehousing and 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 25 years of experience in strategy, supply chain and turnaround expertise within consultancy and interim management. He brings a rare blend of strategic thinking combined with hands-on operations transformation and a strong understanding of SAP.

Besides his role at ABA, he is also an Expert Advisor for Bain&Company and a Fellow and Guest Lecturer at Leuven University Fellow in Strategy and Production and Logistics. He has held senior and executive roles in:

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

Partner, Defiance Technologies (2012–2013)
Director, 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

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), University of Wales, United Kingdom
MSc Managerial Economics & Strategy, KU Leuven, Belgium
BSc Applied Economics, KU Brussel, Belgium

Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation

By aligning operations strategy and execution, 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.