Ashley Canchola
About Ashley Canchola
Ashley Canchola is a Global Supply Chain Manager at Kite Pharma, with a strong background in humanitarian logistics and global health program management. She has previously held positions at Flexport, SunEdison, and UNICEF, and has contributed to launching operations for Kite Pharma in multiple countries.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Ashley Canchola serves as the Global Supply Chain Manager at Kite Pharma, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she specializes in emergency response and humanitarian logistics, applying her expertise to enhance global supply chain strategies. Her work supports Kite Pharma's mission to expand access to cell therapy for patients with difficult-to-treat blood cancers.
Previous Experience at Flexport
Before joining Kite Pharma, Ashley worked at Flexport as a Business Development Manager from 2019 to 2021. During her two years in the Greater New York City Area, she focused on developing business strategies to optimize supply chain solutions.
Role in Launching Kite Pharma Operations
Ashley played a key role in launching Kite Pharma's operations in Brazil, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. Her contributions were significant in advancing the company's efforts to provide cell therapy to patients in these regions.
Educational Background
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, where she studied Supply Chain and International Business from 2003 to 2007. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in supply chain management.
Diverse Professional Background
Ashley has a diverse professional background that includes roles in humanitarian logistics and global health program management. Her experience spans various organizations, including UNICEF, Americares, and Partners In Health, where she developed skills that inform her current supply chain management strategies.