Narinder Dhaliwal
About Narinder Dhaliwal
Narinder Dhaliwal serves as Vice President at Americold Logistics, LLC, where he leads a team of 75 and oversees operations across 240 distribution centers globally. He has extensive experience in operational leadership, having held senior roles at various companies including Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Macy's, and Kimberly-Clark.
Current Role at Americold Logistics
Narinder Dhaliwal serves as Vice President at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2018. In this role, he leads a team of 75 individuals and oversees a workforce of 14,000 employees across 240 distribution centers in North America, Europe, APAC, and LATAM. His responsibilities include driving operational excellence, enhancing EBITDA, and implementing cost reduction strategies. He reports directly to the COO and manages various operational aspects such as change management, transformation, and continuous improvement.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Prior to his current position, Narinder Dhaliwal held several significant roles in operations management. He was Vice President of Operations at Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare for one year in 2017-2018. He also worked as Director of Transformation at Newell Brands and Director of Global Distribution at Coloplast, where he spent eight years. His experience includes leading process improvement initiatives at Macy's and managing logistics operations at Avon.
Educational Background
Narinder Dhaliwal has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business management. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completing his studies from 1985 to 1987.
Achievements in M&A Integrations
Throughout his career, Narinder Dhaliwal has successfully executed 43 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integrations of newly acquired companies across North America and Europe. This experience highlights his expertise in managing complex operational transitions and his ability to drive organizational growth through strategic initiatives.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role, Narinder Dhaliwal leads a diverse team and collaborates closely with cross-functional leadership to achieve operational goals. His focus on industrial engineering, safety, strategic sourcing, inventory control, and warehouse management systems demonstrates his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.