Welcome to Pencils and Pistons 🎙️ Your school of sustainability and supply chain excellence, hosted by soon-to-be Dr. Rashmeet Kaur, whose research revolves around inspiring behaviours for sustainable transformation. Join inspiring conversations with industry pioneers and changemakers transforming supply chain management—from circular economy strategies to green logistics, ethical sourcing to carbon-neutral operations. Whether you're a supply chain professional, sustainability practitioner, or…
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In this episode of Pencils and Pistons, I sit down with Julie Wojtanowski, a behavioural scientist and sustainability strategist who bridges research and practice to turn insights into tangible impact. With a background spanning psychology, behaviour change, sustainability, and gender equity, Julie brings an interdisciplinary lens to one of our most pressing challenges: how do we actually get…
Join us as we talk with a mechanical engineer who discovered her true calling in supply chain management after three years in the field. Driven by her fascination with process improvements, she pursued an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, graduating with distinction. Now committed to growing as an engineering expert in emerging industries, she shares her experiences navigating career…
Professor Sue Black OBE is a trailblazing figure in computer science and digital advocacy. Named among Forbes World's #Top50 Women in Tech, she serves as Professor of Computer Science at Durham University while actively seeking paid Non-Executive Director roles. Her extensive governance experience includes advisory positions with the UK Government Digital Service, the Fawcett Society Commission of…
As a Technical Program Manager , Shimon Gowda leads cross-functional teams that deliver supply chain optimization and innovation projects across various products and services. She applies her deep expertise in supply chain network design, analytics, and software asset management to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction. Shimon holds a Master's Degree in…
Nikitha Angela Fernandes is a dynamic Business Development & Program Management professional in Service Logistics at DHL Supply Chain. As a recent graduate of Indian School of Business's Advanced Management Program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (AMPOS Co'24), she combines industrial engineering fundamentals with strategic management principles to deliver effective supply chain…
Rondi Allan is an award-winning Business Sustainability Consultant and Director at Sustainable X, a company she founded in August 2020. Based in St Albans, England, she helps businesses transform sustainability from a perceived cost or compliance burden into a strategic business advantage. As the leader of Sustainable X, Rondi works with organizations at all stages of their sustainability journey,…
Dr. Emma Garnett is a sustainability researcher at the University of Oxford, where she investigates approaches to reduce meat consumption and promote sustainable diets. Her research focuses on understanding and overcoming the economic, social, and political barriers to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural ecosystems. Currently working in the Health Behaviours Team at…
Maryna Trepova is the CEO and Founder of IPSM Procurement, a consulting firm that specializes in optimizing procurement processes and supply chain management. Currently based in Portugal after relocating from Ukraine, she brings 16+ years of procurement and supply chain expertise to her role. With dual MBA degrees from Edinburgh Business School and Kyiv National Economics University, Maryna has…
Meghana Patil serves as Vice President of analytics and Innovation at WebXpress Transportation Software and LogiCloud Supply Chain Visibility Platform, where she leverages her diverse expertise in supply chain management, sustainability, and technology to drive business transformation. With dual roles in analytics leadership and as a Visiting Professor at Thakur Institute of Management Studies &…
Isha Agarwal is a seasoned FMCG professional with over 10 years of experience at Unilever, where she currently leads business development as area sales & channel manager for Bangalore Metro. Her expertise spans P&L management, business growth strategy, product category management, and supply chain operations. In her current role, Isha manages a substantial $41M annual recurring revenue business…
