Leo Gabalis
About Leo Gabalis
Leo Gabalis serves as the Director of Global Procurement at Fluke Corporation, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and financial planning, having held various roles within Fluke Corporation and other companies over the past two decades.
Work at Fluke Corporation
Leo Gabalis has been serving as the Director of Global Procurement at Fluke Corporation since 2021. In this role, he has global responsibility for strategic sourcing, commodity management, logistics, component engineering, supplier quality, and indirect procurement cost center support services. Prior to this position, he held several roles at Fluke, including Director of Supply Chain North America from 2016 to 2020, Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager for Electronics Manufacturing Services from 2011 to 2012, and Operations Finance Manager from 2009 to 2011. His extensive experience at Fluke has contributed to the company's procurement and supply chain management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Leo Gabalis studied Business Administration at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He possesses expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial controls, and lean transformation. His knowledge in lean transformation focuses on streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and minimize waste, which is vital in procurement and supply chain management.
Professional Background
Before joining Fluke Corporation, Leo Gabalis held various positions in finance and operations across multiple companies. He worked at Loud Technologies as Operations Finance Manager from 2007 to 2009 and at Calypso Medical as Operations Controller from 2006 to 2007. His earlier experience includes roles at Plexus Corp., where he served as Sox Compliance Auditor, Financial Controller, and Senior Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant from 2001 to 2006. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of finance and operations.
Career Achievements
Throughout his career, Leo Gabalis has made significant contributions to procurement and supply chain management. His roles at Fluke Corporation have involved overseeing critical areas such as strategic sourcing and supplier quality. His strong background in financial planning and analysis has enabled him to implement effective procurement strategies that align with organizational goals. His experience in lean transformation has also played a key role in enhancing operational efficiency.