Wayne Kavanagh
About Wayne Kavanagh
Wayne Kavanagh is the Associate Director and Regional Logistics Lead (EMEA/APAC) at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in logistics and management roles across various organizations.
Company
Wayne Kavanagh is currently an Associate Director - Regional Logistics Lead (EMEA / APAC) at Bristol-Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. His role involves overseeing logistics operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Title
Wayne Kavanagh holds the title of Associate Director - Regional Logistics Lead (EMEA / APAC) at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His extensive experience in logistics and operations management positions him as a key figure in the company's regional logistical strategies.
Education and Expertise
Wayne Kavanagh has a comprehensive educational background. He earned an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from Dublin City University (2021-2023). He holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the Renault Nissan Alliance (2014) and an Honours Bachelor's degree in Transport and Logistics from Dublin Institute of Technology (2003-2007). Additionally, he achieved Presentation Mastery through Toastmasters.
Background
Wayne Kavanagh's professional journey includes significant roles across various organizations. He served as an External Examiner at Technological University Dublin (2018-2021), European Ambassador and Deputy Global Convener for the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport International Young Professionals Committee (2017-2020), and held multiple positions at Musgrave and Wincanton. His roles spanned from management to operational leadership in both logistics and transport sectors.
Achievements
Wayne Kavanagh achieved notable milestones throughout his career. He led the Midlands region Wincanton GM challenge, achieving nearly £500K in annual savings. He completed his Black Belt with a 94% score, trained five Yellow Belts, and delivered £11K savings per period at Wincanton. As part of the Tesco Daventry team, he headed a charity event that broke a World Record for consecutive hours on a Bouncy Castle, raising £5K. Additionally, he managed complex HR, IR issues, and site closures, showcasing his dynamic and effective leadership skills.