5 Supply Chain Leaders to Watch in 2026
From electric vehicle ecosystems and global logistics networks to AI-powered planning and resilient sourcing strategies, women leaders are increasingly influencing the future of global supply chains.
The modern supply chain has evolved far beyond procurement and logistics. Today, it sits at the heart of business strategy, determining how effectively companies respond to market disruptions, geopolitical shifts, sustainability pressures, and changing customer expectations.
In an era defined by uncertainty and transformation, supply chain leadership has become one of the most critical functions in global business. Organizations are investing heavily in technology, data analytics, automation, and sustainability initiatives to build more agile and resilient operations. At the center of this evolution are leaders capable of navigating complexity while driving innovation and long-term growth.
Women are playing an increasingly important role in this transformation. Across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and technology sectors, female executives are leading large-scale operational networks, shaping sourcing strategies, and helping organizations prepare for the future.
IndustryX Media highlights five women whose leadership, vision, and expertise are helping redefine how goods, services, and information move across the world.
1. Mary Barra
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, General Motors
Few industrial transformations are as complex as the global shift toward electric mobility. Under Mary Barra’s leadership, General Motors has undertaken one of the most ambitious business transformations in the automotive industry.
The transition has required significant restructuring of global supply chains, from securing critical battery materials and semiconductor supplies to developing strategic supplier partnerships and modernizing manufacturing facilities.
Barra’s leadership demonstrates how supply chain strategy can become a competitive advantage. As automotive companies race toward electrification, managing supply networks efficiently has become just as important as product innovation itself.
2. Brittany Caskey
Chief Commercial Officer – Logistics, DP World Americas
Global commerce depends on efficient logistics networks, and Brittany Caskey is helping shape how those networks evolve.
At DP World, one of the world’s leading logistics and supply chain organizations, she oversees commercial strategy across integrated logistics solutions that connect manufacturers, distributors, and consumers across international markets.
Her role reflects a growing trend within supply chain leadership: moving beyond transportation and warehousing toward end-to-end visibility, customer-centric operations, and integrated logistics ecosystems.
3. Patricia Baez
Senior Vice President – People, DP World Americas
Technology may be transforming supply chains, but people remain at the center of operational success.
Patricia Baez leads workforce and talent strategies across multiple countries for DP World Americas. Her work focuses on leadership development, workforce transformation, and creating organizational cultures capable of supporting future growth.
As automation and artificial intelligence continue to reshape operations, the ability to attract, develop, and retain talent has become a strategic differentiator.
4. Reeja Sujoy
Vice President – Global Supply Chain, Black Box
Representing India on the global supply chain stage, Reeja Sujoy has established herself as a leader known for driving operational excellence while promoting inclusive leadership practices.
At Black Box, she manages complex global supply chain operations that support customers and business units across multiple geographies. Her focus on resilience, collaboration, and continuous improvement reflects the changing expectations placed on supply chain leaders today.
Beyond operations, she has actively advocated for increasing diversity and representation within supply chain leadership roles.
5. Neha Sorathia
Supply Chain Strategy Leader, Accenture India
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, leaders who understand both technology and operations are becoming increasingly valuable.
Neha Sorathia has worked extensively in supply chain strategy, helping organizations leverage analytics, digital tools, and intelligent operations to improve agility and performance. Her expertise reflects a larger industry trend where supply chain leaders are expected to combine business acumen with technological understanding.
