Alan Kierstead, Chesapeake's founder, is a Strategic Operations Executive who uses his strong communication and analytical skills to generate positive change. Throughout his career, whether it’s safely driving a nuclear submarine at Battlestations, leading a global consulting engagement or working as a line manager to deliver $100,000,000 improvement in Working Capital, the common themes have always been excellence, teamwork, tenacity and continuous improvement.

Alan brings Supply Chain strategies to life by creating organizational focus and clear team-member accountability. Warm yet demanding leadership reflects experience as a nuclear submarine officer, functional line leader and top-tier global strategy consultant. 

Results include:
• Led global team to improved Supply Chain performance of multi-billion dollar company, including dramatic reductions in Working Capital, cost savings and improved customer service
• Led team that transformed nation's pediatric vaccine supply chain from >400 distribution points to two - improved product visibility and saved over $200 Million
• Developed plant network strategy for $20 Billion pharmaceutical manufacturer that will save up to $100 Million in annual operating costs and avoid ~$400 Million in capital
• Led 220-person manufacturing operation to records in productivity, reliability and quality
• Identified $25 Million in procurement savings across nine different categories of goods and services ranging from legal to distribution services to IT